FT News Briefing

Can Boeing get back on track?

Jan 9, 2024

10:19

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Shares in Boeing and supplier Spirit AeroSystems dropped after a mid-flight accident. Afghan women and girls are finding ways to access education online despite the Taliban's ban. The podcast explores the challenges faced by Boeing, including the grounding of 737 MAX planes. It also discusses the potential reasons for the Boeing incident and the disruption it may cause to the Boeing-Airbus duopoly. Additionally, the podcast delves into the challenges of education access in Afghanistan and the innovative solutions provided by online study programs.

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Quick takeaways

Boeing's recent accidents indicate potential design flaws or manufacturing issues, impacting its market share and industry reputation.

The Taliban's ban on education for Afghan women has prompted innovation in online learning, providing some opportunities for education and skill-building.

Deep dives

Boeing under pressure after another mid-flight accident

Boeing is facing renewed scrutiny after the door of an Alaska Airlines plane blew out, causing concerns about design flaws, manufacturing issues, or maintenance problems. These incidents contribute to the perception that Boeing is having difficulties building planes, which could impact its market share and industry reputation. If Boeing fails to recover and regain market share from Airbus, the aerospace industry may cease to be a duopoly, potentially posing risks to the US economy and employment.

Introduction

2min

Potential Reasons and Implications of the Boeing Incident

3min

Challenges and Innovations in Education Access in Afghanistan

6min

Shares in Boeing and supplier Spirit AeroSystems tumbled after a mid-flight accident, and tens of thousands of Afghan women and girls have been able to join online study programmes despite the Taliban’s ban on female education.

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The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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