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U.S. Senators question aviation regulator’s oversight of Boeing safety

Owen Fairclough

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The head of the U.S. aviation watchdog was under pressure on Tuesday, September 24, to explain why Boeing isn’t complying with new safety and training standards whose lapses contributed to a string of disasters.

Michael Whitaker faced lawmakers for a second day as part of an inquiry into the troubled aircraft manufacturer.

The committee has unearthed ongoing problems at Boeing despite widespread condemnation of its production processes.

Owen Fairclough reports.

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