This money includes 150 grants that will be used to modernize airport infrastructure, improve runway safety and create jobs in 37 states.

Calhoun has been trying to show the firm is taking the situation seriously. On a call with financial analysts, he apologized and said the company took responsibility.

The new service is aimed at e-commerce retailers seeking to optimize their direct-to-consumer shipping solutions.

The jobs reduction will save $1 billion this year, said CEO Carol Tomé during an earnings conference call with analysts January 30.

While the White House is monitoring the discussions, there’s no indication yet of what steps the Biden administration would take in response to complaints about Boeing.

The FAA did not order the older model to be grounded while the visual inspections are carried out by operators, as it did with the 737 Max 9 planes.

Investigators said their findings so far did not suggest a widespread flaw with the Boeing Max 9 aircraft.

Boeing has recommended that the checks, which take around two hours, should be made within the next two weeks.

The project involves upgrading of terminals, increasing of capacity to up to 62 million passengers annually, and improving technology infrastructure.