Some lawmakers want an independent review before the FAA allows Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX back into the skies — yet another sign of how far the agency’s credibility has fallen following two fatal plane crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia
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He insisted his proposal shouldn’t be interpreted as a “no confidence” vote in the FAA and that his call for a review is based on past precedent. He cited a review done related to the 2013 grounding of another Boeing plane, the 787 Dreamliner. But that review was ordered up by the FAA "It is imperative that any technical modifications proposed ... are comprehensive and reliable," the letter read. "In order to provide this level of assurance, we urge you to engage an independent, third-party review composed of individuals with the technical skills and expertise to objectively advise on any measures being considered requiring the safety certification of new and novel technology.
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