Boeing's CEO meets with U.S. lawmakers

David Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, defended the company's safety records in Washington, D.C. Lawmakers are demanding answers after a door plug on a Boeing built airplane, operated by Alaska Airlines, exploded out of the aircraft mid-flight. The FAA is capping production of new Boeing 737 Max planes to improve quality control.

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