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What went wrong with Boeing’s planes?

Mar 18, 2024
23:48
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The podcast explores Boeing's series of crises, including emergency landings and whistleblower deaths, tarnishing its once sterling reputation. It delves into whistleblower John Barnett's struggles with quality control issues, Boeing's cultural shift post-merger with McDonald Douglas, self-regulation challenges, and market share consequences.
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Quick takeaways

  • Boeing's crisis stems from a shift towards profit over safety in airline manufacturing culture.
  • FAA's delegating oversight to Boeing raises concerns about self-regulation and regulatory effectiveness.

Deep dives

Issues at Boeing: Employee Whistleblower and Tragic Circumstances

John Barnett, a former Boeing employee, found dead amidst serious concerns around the quality of Boeing's 737 and 787 programs. Barnett, a whistleblower, expressed worries about the lack of attention to procedures and quality in the manufacturing process. Despite reporting issues to the FAA and facing retaliation from Boeing, Barnett tragically passed away during a whistleblower retaliation court case.

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