Sydney Ember, an economics correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the alarming frequency of close calls between U.S. passenger planes. The investigation reveals multiple close calls happening every week, raising questions about aviation safety. The chapter explores the challenges in the aviation safety system, including the shortage of air traffic controllers and its impact on close calls. The failures in the multilayered safety system are also discussed, emphasizing the importance of collision avoidance technology.

Sydney Ember, a business reporter for The New York Times, discusses the Alaska Airlines incident and its implications for Boeing. The FAA's grounding of affected planes disrupts airline schedules. The federal government places restrictions on Boeing's production due to safety concerns. The complex relationship between Boeing and the FAA is explored, along with criticism of a report on President Biden and Trump's rally claim.