That bonanza was cast into doubt when the two crashes involving the 737 MAX, in 2018 and 2019, killed 346 people. The crash investigation exposed the same corporate culture pressures that pervaded the 787 production line. Although the direct cause of the crashes was faulty software, managers at every point in the 737 MAX production chain felt the imperative from above to get airplanes delivered. The FAA has since transformed its oversight of Boeing, putting every part of the design, testing and production of airplanes under intense scrutiny. Should You Feel Safe Flying on a Boeing 737 MAX?

Source: New York Times March 13, 2024 04:17 UTC