Patrick Malone

Nov 29, 2024 | sentinelsource.com | Patrick Malone

After a fuselage panel blew off a 737 in January, Boeing found itself in a familiar place — on Capitol Hill, under Congress’s microscope. In 2008, Congress had found that nearly 60,000 Southwest flights in 2006 and 2007 were allowed even though the airline knew the Boeing planes were out of compliance with Federal Aviation Administration safety standards. After Southwest came clean to the FAA, the agency allowed over 1,000 more flights on the out-of-compliance aircraft.

Nov 22, 2024 | sentinelsource.com | Patrick Malone

After a fuselage panel blew off a 737 in January, Boeing found itself in a familiar place — on Capitol Hill, under Congress’s microscope. In 2008, Congress had found that nearly 60,000 Southwest flights in 2006 and 2007 were allowed even though the airline knew the Boeing planes were out of compliance with Federal Aviation Administration safety standards. After Southwest came clean to the FAA, the agency allowed over 1,000 more flights on the out-of-compliance aircraft.

Nov 3, 2024 | columbian.com | Patrick Malone

After eight decades of trying, Congress still can’t close a revolving door. The revolving door swings when congressional staffers and the occasional elected official move into industries they regulated while in government. The practice, long ago identified as a source of deference shown to corporate titans, saw dozens of congressional workers move to Boeing. But, as regulators’ treatment of the company drew condemnation on Capitol Hill, Congress has kept the door spinning.

Oct 31, 2024 | seattletimes.com | Patrick Malone

Times Watchdog stories dig deep to hold power accountable, right wrongs and create change. This work is made possible by The Seattle Times Investigative Journalism Fund. Donate today to support watchdog journalism in our community. After eight decades of trying, Congress still can’t close a revolving door. The revolving door swings when congressional staffers and the occasional elected official move into industries they regulated while in government.

Oct 30, 2024 | miamiherald.com | Patrick Malone

After a fuselage panel blew off a 737 in January, Boeing found itself in a familiar place - on Capitol Hill, under Congress's microscope. In 2008, Congress had found that nearly 60,000 Southwest flights in 2006 and 2007 were allowed even though the airline knew the Boeing planes were out of compliance with Federal Aviation Administration safety standards. After Southwest came clean to the FAA, the agency allowed over 1,000 more flights on the out-of-compliance aircraft.