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Posted on 12/01/2025 11:16:59 PM PST by CondoleezzaProtege
For decades, Boeing has been a titan in the aerospace industry, celebrated for engineering marvels that pushed the boundaries of human innovation. However, beneath this polished exterior lies a troubling history of ethical lapses, corporate malfeasance, and decisions that have led to devastating consequences…
The 737 MAX disaster remains one of the most glaring examples of Boeing’s willingness to put profit above safety. In 2018 and 2019, two catastrophic or crashes involving Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 resulted in the loss of 346 lives. Investigations revealed a disturbing picture of corporate negligence.
Central to these tragedies was the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), a software feature designed to stabilize the aircraft. Boeing concealed critical information about MCAS from both regulators and pilots, leading to widespread confusion and insufficient training. Emails and internal documents uncovered during the investigation exposed a culture where cost-cutting and production speed took precedence over safety protocols...
The problems with Boeing did not end with the 737 MAX. Safety concerns have persisted, calling into question the company’s commitment to reform. In January 2024, an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 suffered a mid-air emergency when a door plug blew out, forcing an emergency landing. The incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ground certain 737 MAX 9 aircraft for inspections. Subsequent investigations revealed a pattern of manufacturing defects, including missing bolts and improper installations...
One cannot overlook the human cost of Boeing’s failures. The families of the 346 victims of the 737 MAX crashes continue to seek justice, and communities worldwide remain shaken by the implications of these tragedies. Meanwhile, taxpayers are left to shoulder the burden of Boeing’s financial misconduct, paying inflated prices for essential defense contracts.
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which is why NASA will not allow starliner carry crew to the station only cargo..
yep the bean counter took over from the engineers
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