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Boeing 737 MAX Woes: FAA Demands Fixes Amid Safety Concerns

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Federal regulators, represented by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), have expressed growing impatience with Boeing’s quality control issues, giving the company a 90-day ultimatum to devise a comprehensive plan for improvement.

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