Though Boeing has regained some powers in recent months, the comments illustrate how the company continues to face U.S. regulatory scrutiny

Aerospace and defense suppliers across the U.S. experience a troubling, repeating pattern: strong order books but strained balance sheets.

Homendy cited what she called the failure of “entire organizations to evaluate and act on readily available data, heed repeated recommendations and foster robust safety cultures.” 

The unusually gloomy tone underscores a growing sense of alarm about an increasingly hostile approach by U.S. President Donald Trump against longtime allies.

According to the Foundation for Aviation Safety, the aircraft suffered a “wide and confusing variety” of engineering, manufacturing, quality, and maintenance problems before the crash.

The report found that Boeing had sent a "service letter" to operators in 2011, warning them of the structural flaw.

Nvidia's Blackwell processor, considered to be the world's most advanced AI semiconductor, remains blocked from sale in China.

Supply shortages became an acute problem for Airbus last year, forcing the planemaker to build planes without engines in order to keep production lines moving.

The aircraft is designed for multi-functional roles including cargo transport, emergency rescue, and air-drop operations.

Records indicate that a significant number are continuing to get through, despite Michelin’s attempts to cut off the trade by monitoring the diversion of their products.