Boeing faced strong criticism from a federal regulator regarding its handling of the investigation into a terrifying incident involving a 737 Max plane in January. The incident, where a panel was lost at 16,000 feet, revealing passengers to extreme conditions, resulted from the plane leaving the factory without four critical bolts securing the panel in place. Boeing executive, Elizabeth Lund, shared new details on the incident, but the National Transportation Safety Board reprimanded the company for disclosing investigative information prematurely and speculating on the cause. The agency accused Boeing of violating rules surrounding active investigations, stating it would inform the Justice Department about the breach. This incident adds to the ongoing scrutiny of Boeing's safety practices and raises concerns about the company's transparency and compliance with regulations in the aviation industry.