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The Crash of Indonesian Air Flight 610

Oct 29, 2024
In 2018, a tragic crash of a Boeing 737 MAX in Indonesia claimed 189 lives and raised urgent questions about flight safety. The rise of Lion Air juxtaposes its operational success against the backdrop of this disaster. Connections to another crash in Ethiopia highlight systemic issues with Boeing's safety measures. After the incident, the company's leadership faced intense scrutiny, revealing troubling priorities over safety. The podcast also hints at a literary twist with Jane Austen's impact on literature, intertwining history with modern implications.
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