Boeing and the Dark Age of American Manufacturing
Briefly

Boeing's decline in manufacturing quality is highlighted by its historical shift away from hands-on engineering. Under CEO David Calhoun, significant lapses in quality were exposed, including a recent incident where a Boeing 737 door fell off mid-flight. The company could not explain the incident due to missing records of construction processes. This reflects a broader trend at Boeing over 25 years, as it meticulously distanced itself from direct manufacturing responsibilities in favor of financial strategies. The result has raised serious concerns about aircraft safety and company accountability.
Boeing has gradually distanced itself from hands-on aircraft manufacturing, opting instead to focus on business strategies rather than engineering, leading to significant quality issues.
The company's inability to track construction details has raised alarming questions about quality control and the safety of its aircraft amidst recent technical failures.
Read at The Atlantic
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