Boeing Acquires Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing acquires Spirit AeroSystems, one of its key suppliers, in an all-stock transaction valued at $4.7 billion to improve oversight and control of manufacturing operations. The deal marks a shift from Boeing's outsourcing strategy and aims to address quality control issues highlighted by recent incidents.

Boeing Improving Training for 737 Max Assembly

Boeing is changing how it trains new recruits at the factory near Seattle where it assembles the 737 Max to improve quality control after a midair incident. The company is adding more hands-on training, a formal mentoring program, and revising training materials.

Boeing CEO Testimony and Manufacturing Issues

U.S. lawmakers question Boeing CEO on manufacturing problems and safety concerns, while relatives of 737 Max crash victims attend the hearing. Whistleblowers raise alarm over defective parts ending up in planes. Senators accuse CEO of prioritizing profits over safety.

Boeing's Safety and Quality Control Issues

Boeing faces scrutiny from the FAA after a door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max, leading to a 90-day review and a promise of sweeping changes to manufacturing operations to improve safety and quality control.

Boeing Whistleblower Deaths

Two Boeing whistleblowers have died unexpectedly as the company faces scrutiny over safety failures on its passenger jets. Joshua Dean, a quality inspector, died of an antibiotic-resistant staph infection after speaking out about dangerous faults in components of Boeing’s 737 MAX plane. John Barnett, another whistleblower, was found dead of a gunshot wound outside his hotel after raising concerns about returning 737 Max 9 jets to the sky too quickly.

Whistleblower Joshua Dean's Death

Former quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, Joshua Dean, who blew the whistle on manufacturing defects in the 737 MAX, died after a sudden infection. He had alleged serious misconduct by senior quality management at Spirit and was fired in retaliation for raising safety concerns.

Boeing 737 Max plane incidents and production quality concerns

Recent incidents involving Boeing 737 Max planes have raised concerns about the company's production quality and safety measures. Reports suggest a decline in safety standards and an increase in production pressures, leading to potential compromises in quality and safety. Boeing has announced leadership changes and efforts to address quality-control issues.

Former Boeing Employee's Concerns About Boeing 737 MAX Planes

Former senior Boeing employee Ed Pierson expresses lack of trust in Boeing 737 MAX planes due to leadership issues and safety concerns, calling for grounding and inspection of the planes. Despite some changes made by Boeing, Pierson still refuses to fly on a MAX.

Boeing 737 Max Program Management Shake-Up

Boeing's head of the 737 Max program is leaving in a management shake-up following a January mishap that damaged the company's reputation. The incident involved a plane's door panel blowing out midair, prompting FAA action. This comes after previous crashes involving Max planes. Alaska and United Airlines have returned Max 9s to service, but doubts remain about the future with Boeing Max planes.