U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is heading to Boeing’s (NYSE:BA) Renton, Washington, facility on Thursday to check in on the company’s safety measures. The visit comes exactly six years after the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash, which killed 157 people and led to major changes in the 737 Max’s design and training protocols.
Duffy won’t be going aloneChris Rocheleau, the acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, will join him as they look to reinforce the Trump administration’s push for tougher oversight. This visit also follows a troubling January incident when a panel detached mid-flight from an Alaska Airlines 737 Max, putting Boeing under fresh scrutiny.
While there, Duffy and Rocheleau will meet with Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, who’s set to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee on April 2 about the company’s ongoing safety and quality efforts. They’ll also tour the 737 production facility and talk with FAA inspectors.
Duffy’s visit lands on a somber anniversary, marking six years since the Ethiopian Airlines crash. He recently met with families of the victims and shared on social media that his department remains committed to supporting them and ensuring Boeing is held accountable.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
