Texas AG Paxton launches probe of Boeing supplier

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton this week launched an investigation into Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., a major supplier of Boeing, demanding that it provide materials related to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices and any impacts they may have on production.

Boeing's aircraft have come under scrutiny in the wage of several high-profile malfunctions mid-flight. The head of the company's 737 Max program left earlier this month while CEO Dave Calhoun announced his decision to step down this week. The company failed dozens of audits as part of the Federal Aviation Administration's own review efforts.

The subject of Paxton's probe, Spirit, manufactures fuselages for the 737 jets, Paxton highlighted, observing that "[o]n certain models of the 737, apparent manufacturing defects have led to numerous concerning or dangerous incidents, some of which occurred in-air."

"The potential risks associated with certain airplane models are deeply concerning and potentially life-threatening to Texans. I will hold any company responsible if they fail to maintain the standards required by the law and will do everything in my power to ensure manufacturers take passenger safety seriously," he said in a press release.

The formal request to examine (RTE) includes a list of  bevy of documents for the firm to produce to Paxton's office in connection with the probe.

Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter.