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US Air Force says Boeing has 'severe situation' after FOD (Foreign Objects and Debris) found on refueling planes
[CNN] "We are doing more stringent inspections so we feel confident before we accept any plane from Boeing," Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek told CNN.While the discovery of trash and tools in the planes is not a result of design flaw, or a specific safety concern, Air Force officials privately told CNN they were aware that the timing of the problem is exceptionally sensitive for Boeing after the grounding of its 737 Max jet. Roper emphasized to reporters that while the issue of the material and objects -- known as Foreign Object Debris, or FOD -- being left inside an aircraft as it comes off the production line is not a design or safety risk, it is a matter of great concern to the military. "FOD is really about every person, everyone in the workforce, following those procedures and bringing a culture of discipline for safety," Roper said. Posted by: Besoeker 2019-03-17 |
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