The visit comes six years after the fatal crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, which involved a Boeing 737 Max jet.

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.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to visit a Boeing factory on Thursday in Washington State to ensure the U.S. planemaker is maintaining the highest level of

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

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to visit Boeing's Washington factory with FAA's Chris Rocheleau amid concerns over aviation safety. Their visit follows a major incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Boeing MAX 9.

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