Rose still who tragically died on Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 and thank them for participating. March 10th marked the 1year anniversary of the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 which was preceded by the loss of land near flight 602. The aircraft involved in both accidents was the boeing 737 max. Our deepest sympathies go to the families of those loved ones who are among the 346 lost in these crashes. Since the Ethiopian Airlines crash the committee has heard from many whistleblowers at boeing and in the Aviation Industry. It is increasingly clear from the investigation that the faa has the number of serious problems, the investigation staff of dozens of witnesses, thousands of documents and emails who have been diligent in pursuit of these facts no matter where they lead. However, i must express my profound frustration with the agencys lack of response to most of my requests dating back to last april, documents that stem from whistleblower disclosures. On april 2nd, 2019, i sent
Of the 737 max airplane at a hearing before the house transportation and infrastructure committee. Hes joined by boeing chief engineer john hamilton. This is just over two hours. Committee on transportation and infrastructure will come to order. I ask unanimous consent that the chair be authorized to declare recesses during todays hearing. Without objection, so ordered. I also consent that the chair and Ranking Member of the full committee be recognized for ten minutes each during the first round of questions without objection. So ordered. Before i begin i want to explain an administrative matter regarding some of the documents we may use in todays hearing and will be entered into the record. Ill be making two requests in reference to two document lists, a and b. We have been advised by the house generally counsel that the constitution provided authority for us to release these documents and the documents from boeing, boeings attorneys agreed to the release of these documents. I see no
Will come to order. I ask unanimous consent that the chair be authorized to declare recess recesses in todays hearing. And i also ask that the ranking chair member be recognized for a minute each during first round of questions. Without objection, so ordered. Before i begin, i want to expla explain an administrative matter regarding some of the documents we may use in todays hearing and may be entered into the record. Ill be making two unanimous consent requests in reference to two document lists, list a and list b. First, the documents contained on list b are marked export control. Weve been advised by the house General Council that the constitution provides ample authority for us to release these documents and the documents from boeing, boeings attorneys agreed to the release of these documents. I see nothing that is export sensitive in these documents. The faa stamped every document and they sent us as export control. However, to prevent confusion with regard to documents with marki
Current and former ntsb chairs who provided safety recommendations. Both of these accidents were entirely preventable. We cannot fathom the pain experienced by the families of those 340 six human beings who were lost. Many family members were here today and we appreciate their attendance. Themreciate many of meeting with members of the committee. Committee, if this promise their loved ones that we are working to obtain a full answer as to how to prevent future tragedies. ,hese families deserve answers accountability, and action. Deserves no less. Involved inaircraft both accidents is the 737 max 8 manufactured by boeing. International aviation safety regulators begin grounding the plane the day after the ethiopian crash. On march 13, federal Aviation Administration formally grounded the aircraft. The return to service is contingent on boeings work with the faa to test and certify fixes to the Flight Control system. Activated during both crashes. In order to return to service, Internati
Safety of the 737 max 8 airplane. He appeared before the house transportation committee. Committee on transportation infrastructure becomes order. I ask unanimous consent that the chair be authorized to request resources. Without objection. I also asked the chair and raking member of the full community the recognize for 10 minutes each of the first round of questions. Without objection, its awarded. I want toegin, explain an administrative matter regarding some of the documents we may use in todays hearing, and that will be entered into the record. Two unanimous consent request in regards to two documents, list a and list b. List b. T on the b a we have been asked that it provides ample authority to release these documents. And the documents from boeing, owings attorney boeings attorneys agreed to these documents. I see nothing that is export sensitive in these documents. Documenttamped every they stepped us as export control. However, to prevent confusion with regards to documents wit