The FAA gives Boeing 90 days to fix quality control issues. Critics say they run deep

By Joel Rose

Published February 28, 2024 at 3:23 PM EST

Boeing has 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality control issues, the FAA said Wednesday. Critics say those problems go far beyond the door plug that blew off a 737 Max in midair last month.

Joel Rose

Joel Rose is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk. He covers immigration and breaking news.

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