Boeing workers pressured to emphasize speed over quality in work: FAA

Published September 25, 2024 5:15pm ET



Boeing manufacturing workers were pressured to prioritize speed in their work over ensuring proper quality, according to a new Federal Aviation Administration report released Wednesday.

The report comes as the company has been consistently under public pressure concerning its aircraft safety. Boeing Starliner, its spacecraft, recently had to return to Earth without a crew due to mechanical concerns.

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