Duffy's visit comes as Boeing faces renewed safety concerns following a recent in-flight panel detachment and the 737 Max crash anniversary

During their visit, Duffy and Rocheleau plan to meet with Boeing ( BA) Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg, who is scheduled to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee on April 2 about the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety and quality standards. They will also tour the 737 production facility and speak with FAA inspectors.

Renton, Washington, factory on Thursday, joined by acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau. The visit follows heightened scrutiny of Boeings

Duffy is traveling Seattle with acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau as the Trump administration has vowed stringent oversight of Boeing following a January 2024 mid-air panel blowout on a new Alaska Airlines 737 Boeing MAX 9.