US Congress grills Boeing CEO on MAX crash in presence of victims’ families
Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg faced a barrage of criticism from US lawmakers Tuesday at a jammed hearing on the company’s commitment to safety as family members of victims of two deadly MAX 737 crashes looked on.
In his first appearance before Congress since the 737 MAX was grounded in March, Muilenburg apologised for the crashes and acknowledged shortcomings, but broadly defended Boeing’s development of the ill-fated aircraft.
Senators from both parties signalled clear dissatisfaction, bordering on rage in some cases.
“Boeing is the company that built the flying fortress that saved Europe,” said Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth, a former National Guard helicopter pilot who lost both legs during the Iraq War.
