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    Airplane Grounding Tests Boeing's Influence In Washington

    For decades, Boeing has worked to ingratiate itself with regulators and policymakers. That effort could be important as the company responds to a pair of deadly crashes.
    by Scott Horsley Mar 14, 2019 3 minutes
    The Federal Aviation Administration called for the grounding of Boeing's 737 Max planes on Wednesday. Boeing is facing a test of its notable influence in Washington.

    Updated on March 14 at 11:12 a.m. ET

    The federal order grounding all 737 Max jetliners in the U.S. comes after repeated assurances from the manufacturer that the planes are safe.

    Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg made that argument Tuesday in a telephone call with President Trump. The call is indicative of the direct line the aerospace giant has long enjoyed with the highest reaches of power in Washington — a connection that is

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