After a series of Boeing incidents: FAA audit finds 'dozens of issues' | DW News

[@Werrf1]

Nobody advertises Airbus better than Boeing.

[@oamsingh2008]

Good one !

[@henryairconcepts2999]

COMAC is coming to take the market eventually

[@ksoss1]

I really feel like Airbus should pay them 😂

[@tessjuel]

It doesn't really help Airbus very much though, they already get new orders faster than they can build planes.

[@aerohk]

Airbus no longer see Boeing as a competitor. Its competitor is itself and China at far 2nd place.

[@xorxpert]

all jokes aside, whoever was in the bathroom had it the worst 😂

[@Qresmaidapa]

🤣

[@ShadyParkKid]

😂😂😂

[@lyaro2000]

Of all passengers 😂

[@pissiole5654]

its eeeevvverywhere!

[@MarkusAudio]

One of those rare cases when S....t literally hits the fan...with its owner.

[@Mandingobull]

If it’s Boeing, I ain’t going.

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

"Boeing" is the sound their planes make when they hit the ground.

[@mrdo_4_Harris]

9

[@skreety0455]

Dreamline on!!😅😅

[@alicaljungberg3742]

I try to avoid airlines that have too much boeing in their fleets. Especially MAX.

[@nickolliver3021]

@@alicaljungberg3742 just dont fly simple

[@sayuvi2939]

A story from my professor when I was studying my master degree: Years ago, Boeing hated a 3rd party quality inspector (the type that airlines hire to inspect before planes are handed over), because he was competent yet stubborn. He would always insist that Boeing make all corrections on the problems he found before handing over the planes. This obviously would slow down the whole process and raised the cost. After growing tiresome of him, Boeing thought of something clever. It called and had another company headhunting him away (with much higher salary) from this position, so Boeing could deal with someone less competent or less stubborn.

[@BenDover-zp4pv]

🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@ollienilson1644]

And murdered John Barnett?

[@siewheilou399]

And he was fired 3 months later.

[@robertlee6338]

Made up story like the liar who made up stories about Boeing. Likely shot himself in the head out of guilt he told

[@rachaelr8044]

I'd believe it.

[@taylorbolduc1763]

And they also kill whistleblowers...

[@huntergeofalcon1276]

@militant_pacifist how he shoot himself in the BACK OF HIS HEAD.....TWICE?

[@wayneyd2]

Boeing is a BIG WARMACHINE.

[@Paul1958R]

FAA got him

[@Roscn-dn36]

@militant_pacifist source? Where did you read about this detail?

[@default3740]

@@Roscn-dn36 It's a joke...

[@edwardduda4222]

“When one door closes another one opens” -Boeing

[@RoamAndBeyond]

Underrated 😭😭😭

[@ryanwinter1856]

Self inflicted GUNSHOT??? Are they sure its "SELF INFLICTED"?? Boeing would kill its employees than fix their plane. RIP whistleblower 🙏

[@elisabethschwartz160]

Just a few days after his testimony! Inside his car in a Park! 😮

[@AnhNguyen-hn9vj]

lol. damm

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

He had been whistleblowing *since 2017.* And after the flying door incident, and the recent damming John Oliver segment, what would be the point?

[@mrdo_4_Harris]

I'd rather take a 1972 747 Jumbo Jet (Yumbo Yet in Sweden)

[@devonc8411]

Boeing has no excuse!!!

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

I worked for 11 years in aviation, 6 years with Boeing 737-300/700/800 and 767-200/300. I was always PROUD to have worked with them! Today, I don't travel by Boeing even if it's free...

[@mugin11223344]

If I have a choice, I will not fly in a Boeing aircraft.

[@roundearth4024]

to bad you won't have a choice in the USA

[@TaataGeo]

We don’t care bro

[@mugin11223344]

@@TaataGeo Have you ever wondered how the United States ended up in its current situation? "We don’t care bro"...Could this have anything to do with it?

[@meditationforanewgeneratio2871]

@@roundearth4024 Delta buys airbus.

[@rbassassin99]

@@roundearth4024 but in domestic i think is only united is airbus but international is boeing

[@cskvision]

This is why I never unbuckle my seatbelt when flying

[@erikeggenbakstad]

Common safety rule is you should be buckled in at all time sitting in your seat.

[@9999AWC]

That's just the general rule

[@leo_travers94]

I don't either, but not because of that, frankly I forget 😅

[@mr.sushi2221]

This is what happens when companies value stock buybacks and profit over everything.

[@dirkniblickable]

And they have the country’s legislature in their pocket.

[@Paul1958R]

Its the Jack Welsh way. Read about former Boeing - and McDonnell-Douglas - executives Philip Condit and Harry Stonecipher. Both ardent disciples of GEs 'neutron' Jack Welsh - one of the most evil corporate executives that ever lived.

[@mack-uv6gn]

Companies like Boeing is to focus on quality not profit. The company’s last CEO spent more time on Mad Money than at the company. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@roundearth4024]

and now they are a money losing company and their stock is getting trashed!!

[@butchfajardo8832]

That's the main goal of business worldwide! Top priority is huge profits! And we the people are just their expendable slaves.

[@rrni2343]

The reason why driving to the airport is risky is because of the increased proximity to a Boeing aircraft.

[@michaelhoffmann2891]

Take my upvote and exit stage left, please! 🤣🤣🤣

[@lgonzalez1154]

Lol😅

[@nickthegriffin]

Funnily enough old Boeings are actually safer than the new ones 😂

[@mrconfusion87]

747

[@apathykenya]

@@mrconfusion87 yeah, flight 123 japan 1985, very tragic

[@kitsiewr]

Because they were built in USA, back when they were proud of their quality

[@nickthegriffin]

@@kitsiewr yep it's a shame that America will ruin its self but getting greedier every year it's all about money

[@key2highway]

Once upon a time Boeing was trustworthy..... and then they become focused on profit over safety

[@iamnotattachedtothis8060]

Sadly, it's the American way. 🇺🇸

[@99solutionsit10]

Everyone today has the mindset of the Wolf of Wall Street. Take a look to one of US presidential elections candidate. 😏

[@aycc-nbh7289]

And Airbus is also beholden to its shareholders.

[@LeTangKichiro]

@@aycc-nbh7289 Having shareholders doesn't automatically mean taking short-cuts, mass-killing and not caring about safety. Airbus clearly has a capable leadership that understands that investors will only put their money into a trustworthy company. Boeing on the other hand was and is still lead by incompetent, greedy managers who don't even understand the basics of running a succesful company.

[@InternetKilledTV21]

Then they elected a board of business degrees

[@sherrypalmer1283]

Notice when asked the question, “Should I be worried about flying Boeing”, how Emily Leshner avoids the answer by talking about airline safety in general. That answer says a lot about Boeing. I just booked a flight on United Airlines and made sure I am not flying on a Boeing.

[@jasonbrody8957]

Wait you can choose which plane?

[@sihr07]

So, she’s saying that because air travel has become safer in general we should not be worried about Boeing safety issues. Wow, some bs!

[@aycc-nbh7289]

It is safer than risking being in an accident on a bus, as former Metallica bassist Cliff Burton would likely be able to say if he were still alive.

[@acchaladka]

The implication is that there are more than one safety check in the process, and line workers like engineers and flight crew are able to catch things.

[@dreamthedream8929]

​@@acchaladkabut she didnt mention a higher risk with flying boeing and that was what he asked, he didnt ask about flying in general but precicely about beeing more worried about getting on boeing planes

[@ronaldanane5451]

She is afraid to bs the next to die

[@davidcarp5935]

Lol

[@Suburp212]

Boeing is so hung on wallstreet satisfaction that they completely discard any safety concerns.

[@CaliSteve169]

Yet none of what the media is yelling about are major accidents.

[@OhmeinGottVIIC]

@@CaliSteve169So the total loss of a plane with all passengers dead isn’t a major incident to you? What is then?

[@CaliSteve169]

@@OhmeinGottVIIC like that Air France A330 that plunged into the Atlantic?

[@newenglandgreenman]

Not sure how satisfied Wall Street is at this point.

[@waseq117]

Rewarding its employees for safety improvement means giving millions to the Boeings executives and "self-inflected gunshots" to those who speak the truth.

[@oscarhagman8247]

I'm never setting my foot on a Boeing plane ever again

[@watchtellyinuk]

Thanks,. More room for the rest of us.

[@revengeofthesith.]

@@watchtellyinukbrainlet

[@deedeee5156]

@@watchtellyinuk good luck, undercover footage of it's own engineers saying they would not fly on the planes they are working on......

[@angel_one1259]

Passed 56, failed 33. Wow... Ill now pick airlines that use mostly Airbus from now on.

[@aycc-nbh7289]

Your flight could still get cancelled and you could be forced onto a Boeing aircraft.

[@3ffrige]

@@aycc-nbh7289especially if that Airbus is a A320 NEO with PW1000 geared turbofan engine

[@ameyas7726]

3:16 ..No, 56 total audits, and failed 33 (out of 56)..

[@CaliSteve169]

Yep the magi freemason 33 number.

[@xXCamera_ShyXx]

The best part is the Auditors WORK FOR BOEING

[@mochimama]

Suicided not Self-inflicted. He told a friend that if anything happened to him, he did not off himself nor was he suicidal

[@lil----lil]

Boeing: Money > Life.

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

Boeing... ☁️☁️🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸✈️☁️

[@masterlightjames950]

It's not just Boeing. It's American capitalism. The same happens with food, medicine, bridges, etc.

[@ohsweetmystery]

Look up the Boeing DEI agenda. They want to promote baggage handlers to become engineers, technicians and pilots.

[@ohsweetmystery]

@@masterlightjames950Capitalism works. Unfortunately Boeing has embraced the anti-capitalist, Marxist DEI agenda and that is the problem.

[@StoneCoolds]

​@@masterlightjames950you are right, Boeing it's just a symptom of the corporate government, being govern by CEOs is no better than being rule by communist dictators

[@TechnikMeister2]

And yesterday, a Boeing 777 flying out of Sydney also, had a centre hydraulic system failure on takeoff, resulting in two hours to dump fuel, return and having to need the emergency landing gear drop mechanism to get the gear down. No injuries but still a major malfunction.

[@9999AWC]

That's almost guaranteed to be an airline maintenance issue

[@carlhancke8730]

Maintenance issue, yesterday there was a United A320 that leaked hydraulic fluids when landing.

[@carlossunga2271]

I will never fly in Boeing 737 Max even if it’s for free.

[@Joey-ct8bm]

You need to stop flying all Boeings i'm not sitting in a terrible maintained other Boeing either.

[@masterlightjames950]

It's all the planes.

[@eelo216]

777 is fine, they are older@@masterlightjames950

[@JuanCarlos-xv6ux]

Be aware of the 787 too

[@RobBCactive]

How can you know whether it'll be a Max or not?

[@mohwybar5832]

Why are we even concerned? Flying is so safe for all manufacturers, especially Boeing. It’s millions of times safer than cars. That not an exaggeration

[@starvingpeoplecantcomplain]

Sure “self” inflicted. As a whistleblower you definitely have a high risk of getting “self” inflicted injuries.

[@eubalenaglacialis]

I mean it is probably extremely stressful being sued by a mega corporation

[@JeffBilkins]

​@@eubalenaglacialisMight as well be a threat to the next whistleblowers.

[@Byzantion]

Why do you think Edward Snowden ex-intelligence services guy is still hiding in Moscow since the Obama administration? Good food? 😅

[@Tom-nd1fs]

​@@eubalenaglacialishe wasn't being sued. It was a whistle-blower testimony

[@firstnamelastname-uw6vq]

Boeing taking notes from the Russian regime's book.

[@What_do_I_Think]

*"Flying is very safe"* -- did not help the passengers of two MAX that went down because of MCAS. The whistleblowers also told us, that there are security issues in the newer planes, that might only come up after years. If the big manufacturers do not return to their old policies that disregarded "Shareholder value" than we might even have reached the peak of security in flying -- with the way downwards in front of us! Such statements like that above worry me even more, because they give a false sense of security -- and that is the beginning of the problems.

[@jimmylieb5225]

shareholder value result of Ronald Reagan policies. .

[@zakvitale1411]

Mcas is literally the dumbest idea they had. Airbus did this shot years ago and it killed hundreds. Still, I dont get why Boeing suddenly isnt viewed as safe, especially with its 777 and 75/767 fleets.

[@swavekbu4959]

I agree, the MCAS crashes terrify me about flying. I can't even imagine the idea of my pilot not understanding a system on his plane making it dive. Unreal.

[@achristian7015]

You can blame the US when it comes to profit over anything else. Exactly why I also do not drive a car from the Big Three.

[@swavekbu4959]

@@achristian7015 me neither I'd never buy a car from the big three. It's Honda for me.

[@K.B.Ravindra]

In the midst of all these negative comments about Boeing let me add one more comment. I am an Indian and travelled from Bengaluru to Pune on 3/4/2024 on a 737 Max 8. It was a 90 minute flight. Let me share my travel experience. Firstly I made local enquiries because I was very much afraid of the Max 8. I was told that the international aviation agencies including European agencies have given their consent about the safety after major modifications. The take off was very smooth. The cruise was marvellous without an iota of turbulence or disturbance. The landing was picture perfect and unbelievably smooth. I am now having a nice time in Pune and will return to Bengaluru in a Air Bus aircraft. At the time of booking, I had no idea which type of aircraft I would be travelling for both the onward and return journey.

[@Joey-ct8bm]

Anybody saw John Oliver? I'm never stepping into a Boeing again. They asked employees of Boeing if the would fly their new plane in a video. All but one said he would fly their new plane and that one said he would fly it, but he would have a death wish too.

[@matthewbaynham6286]

John Oliver was quoting an Al Jazaare documentary from years ago, it was a really good documentary, I would recommend you watch it.

[@sonjasharon11]

And these are the great UNION workers that are overpaid.

[@michaelhoffmann2891]

I highly recommend reading the book he refers to several times: "Flying Blind". Of course, then you might *really* not want to step into a Boeing... at least anything post 777.

[@AnetaMihaylova-d6f]

​@@michaelhoffmann2891yeah obviously Boeing has been really bad last 10 years or so .....expect more problems

[@kentfrederick8929]

A very good friend of mine has flown for a major U.S. carrier for over 30 years. He has flown nothing but Boeing aircraft (727, 757/767, and 737NG/MAX). He has avoid Airbus aircraft like the plague, because they are over-automated. He know pilots who complain that Airbus aircraft either do something that the pilots did not input into the controls, or they won't respond to control inputs. My father-in-law is a retired business consultant and business professor. He met a BAE engineer, when Airbus was still a consortium. The engineer said that between all of the Airbus partners, they had thought of every scenario that the A320 family could encounter. My father-in-law said, point blank, "No you haven't."

[@gcntech9071]

That doesn't look suspicious at all. Boeing is giving a lesson to future possible whistle blowers.

[@mohwybar5832]

There is no evidence Boeing murdered him

[@AsktheJudge-xm3ty]

EXACTLY

[@mrwilliams1187]

To lock and load before blowing the whistle. Got it.

[@kitsiewr]

They made that "suicide" purposely unbelievable - warning to others.

[@TeStOs78]

Boeing 737 Max should have never been allowed to fly again and we know whistleblowers just don't kill themselves.

[@kuei1215]

I work for a company that makes Boeing parts. They frequently send parts to Boeing that are out of spec. Sometimes, they even deliberately make parts out of spec because they do not know how to properly assemble the parts and do not take time to make proper assembly fixtures.

[@m.choudry4898]

Lowering of standards is working out very well, I see.

[@anupkansal8598]

dear whistleblower, be careful😅

[@GreenAppelPie]

Even the smallest manufacturers know to inspect and test incoming parts. It’s normal operational procedure

[@xcel5203]

Looks like you've got some defective parts ...

[@ebx100]

They will certainly listen, but they also get pressure to let Boeing to cut corners.@militant_pacifist

[@e.a.p3174]

IN the mean times tens of thousands of Boeing airplanes fly daily without incident.

[@florencioigual]

"Commercial travel has never been that safe" Boeing: "Hold my beer"

[@CaliSteve169]

It is safe, although the media wants you to believe otherwise.

[@florencioigual]

@CaliSteve169 as long as you don't fly Boeing, I agree it's safe

[@CaliSteve169]

@@florencioigual total bs, but keep watching TV.

[@h84gabor6]

"hold my screwdrivers"

[@bobdylan2843]

Hold my mcas

[@swortham]

If Boeings own engineers have said they would never fly on one. That answers the question right there plain and simple.

[@carlhancke8730]

There are always going to be workers who hate the company they work for.

[@jjnolastname8386]

@@carlhancke8730then hop on a Boeing plane lmaoo lmk how it goes for you

[@carlhancke8730]

@@jjnolastname8386 Already been, its pretty fun.

[@georgeszurbach444]

If its Boeing im not going.

[@aycc-nbh7289]

And you're aware that you may not have much of a choice in the matter if your flight gets cancelled or has a last-minute equipment change, no?

[@ivanm1018]

.......and still ain't going!

[@fonkamex]

Me neither. It is scary to fly in one of those planes. If I had to do it I would wear the seatbelt the whole trip.

[@mysticmarble94]

@@aycc-nbh7289 Boy, can't you read ? ... If it's Boeing ... WE AINT GOING 😂

[@aycc-nbh7289]

@@mysticmarble94But again, you may not have much control over which aircraft you fly on anyway. A last-minute cancellation could force you onto another airline and a last-minute equipment change could force you onto another type of plane. And this lack of control wouldn’t necessarily do diehard Boeing boycotters much favor if they would otherwise be stranded in countries who are known for jailing visa overstayers.

[@zenden9]

Don't worry Boeing fanboys will claim Boeing has been flying passengers for decades. Nothing to worry now.

[@freedolean]

What qualifies an editor like Emily Leshner, who seems to be responsible for the business resort, to dismiss all concerns regarding the safety of Boeing aircraft without any qualms? What else needs to happen for legitimate doubts about flight safety to arise? It almost seems as if this report was produced in cooperation with Boeing...

[@ThomasS-jf9kf]

Nothing qualifies her to answer that question. All she could do was give her personal opinion. And even a deep conviction that Boeing isn't safe wouldn't cause her to say so to an international audience. She'd lose her job. Frankly, it was a baiting question teed up by a DW anchor who should know better.

[@Bryar_Smith]

Yeah that would be like the chairman of the Fed saying there is a problem in our economy and will be a recession. Even if it’s true, he can’t say that and he knows it, he’ll cause a panic and make it worse. Its a fine line between informing and frightening the flying public.

[@warwickwallace2699]

The 737 max has had its issues but its still one of the safest planes in the skies. Many great aircraft have had issues and deadly crashes. I don't get how this is all of a sudden such a shock

[@srri8912]

Pay attention to her answer to that last question re. whether is safe to fly on a Boeing plane...her response turns around how safe it it is to fly in general. I don't think she addressed the question directly...

[@Vanadeo]

Probably doesn't want to be found dead in her car, in a car park, With a "self inflicted" wound.

[@mohwybar5832]

Her general response applies to Boeing

[@matteocolombo6761]

She managed to protect Boeing without saying a lie

[@9999AWC]

The statistics say it is still incredibly safe to fly Boeing. It doesn't take away from all the issues happening there, but there's really no point in losing any sleep over it.

[@carlhancke8730]

When was the last time people were killed in a Boeing plane crash?

[@spencermukai8565]

“Always wear your seatbelt, when seated in your assigned seat!” This is recommendation when flying on any airline/aircraft.

[@testman9541]

Also : have redundant system to avoid plane to power off or crash 😂 787 and MAX 🥂

[@jakel97]

The biggest risk to air travel is the trip to the airport unless your flying on a Boeing plane

[@MrWhitmen1981]

Yeah terrorism like in Brussels

[@Lo6723-f3r]

lol

[@aycc-nbh7289]

Boeing is held to higher safety standards, no? They have been since their first grounding.

[@dreamthedream8929]

she didnt say that. she seems to have included boeing planes there too, just as safe. she did not mention a higher risk there and that they should be avoided. did you listen?

[@stopspewinshit7878]

Not true and you know it ….

[@willw.3366]

I love how they changed the chronological order of the 737Max groundings. She said FAA grounded them first, as did the Chinese aviation authority, when in fact it was the Chinese aviation authority first, and FAA reluctantly followed.

[@user-sk6qj9yf6w]

Former Boeing engineer John Barnett was found dead in his car days after testifying in a lawsuit against the company. The Daily Mail (DM) reported this on Monday, March 11.

[@Lafayette_Ronald_Hubbard]

So what you're saying is you didn't watch the video, right?

[@youkofoxy]

@@Lafayette_Ronald_Hubbard nah, they are correct. John as found dead in a parking lot, inside their car.

[@kitsiewr]

He was finished, going home - Boeing asked him to stay "one more day" and he suddenly decided to kill himself that morning. Right.

[@pneudmatic]

We should respect whistleblowers. Maybe, he didn't kill himself, but in the end it is more likely that the stress of using his retirement to stand up to a huge corporation with infinite resources for their legal defence was too much to bear. Some whistleblowers are after attention or have a way to profit, but not most. They do it for the public good. Thank you, John Barnett and rest in peace.

[@lucjuncker898]

Please explain what training a flight attendant has to assist a passenger getting sucked from an open door plug?

[@rolandruesch6862]

They will hand out an extra pillow for the impact.

[@ronaldanane5451]

She is a fool

[@MrGuru666999]

When a company cares more of its stock value rather than it's quality this happens

[@AnetaMihaylova-d6f]

Exactly

[@markbullard1190]

If it's a Boeing I'm not going.

[@aycc-nbh7289]

And you are aware that last-minute cancellations and equipment changes could force you onto Boeing planes, no?

[@darp2005]

@@aycc-nbh7289 You actually have the right to refuse flying and request a change of itinerary if the airline is not serving with the complete service that was offered, this means model, amenities, service and more.

[@aycc-nbh7289]

@@darp2005But this doesn’t serve one well if one is trying to get home from a country known for jailing visa overstayers.

[@darp2005]

@@aycc-nbh7289Then you plan your visit to avoid that. How many people plan trips risking being jailed? you just cut it a couple of days to ensure you're out before your visa time runs out, also many visas are given by extended periods of time, usually months at a time so there should be no problem.

[@aycc-nbh7289]

@@darp2005Well, countries may not issue visas for that long of a duration if they know people aren’t going to be spending money and contributing to their country’s economy, especially if they could easily use more prison laborers.

[@williammorgan9820]

I work at Boeing for two years. I think the integity of the DW reporter who re-assured the public how flying is safe. Has she seen FAA quality reports. Have she done extendsive , independent investigations. What is the basis for her re-assuring recomendations to the public.

[@GreenAppelPie]

Fortunately, it’s extremely rare I’m on a Boeing aircraft, it’s usually an AirBus

[@ebx100]

Same here!

[@jimmielin1141]

Do we have airbus planes in the US?

[@aghif1]

@@jimmielin1141 delta, spirit, some AA comes to mind

[@frederichardy8844]

@@jimmielin1141 Remember US Airways Flight 1549 landing on the Hudson river in NY : Airbus A320-214

[@---usr]

​@@frederichardy8844, On January 15, 2009, the Airbus A320 serving the flight struck a flock of birds shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia, losing all engine power. Given their position in relation to the available airports and their low altitude, pilots Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and Jeffrey Skiles decided to glide the plane to ditching on the Hudson River near Midtown Manhattan.[1][2] All 155 people on board were rescued by nearby boats, with no deaths and few serious injuries

[@tinetannies4637]

*Have we all become so numb and accepting of corruption that a Boeing whistle blower is almost certainly executed and we're all like "Oh yea that sounds suspicious so how's the weather?"*

[@mohwybar5832]

There is no evidence Boeing murdered him

[@chelciedaniel6963]

Exactly! This is why I have zero hope in humanity.

[@tinetannies4637]

@@chelciedaniel6963 The almost universal nonchalance around this, even on "progressive" news channels, is terrifying to me. I think we are all, collectively, truly the proverbial frogs in the slowly boiling pot of water. People have become "outraged" about so much, so often, that in practice they've become outraged about nothing. I'm afraid I agree with you.

[@fretish5425]

Answer: No. Separately, charge the senior management and board of Boeing with criminal negligence, fraud and reckless endangerment. Jail them. Not just fines.

[@ivank.9525]

Flying is safe? Not if you're in a Boeing.

[@azul7239]

I think that the families of the victims of the Boing accidents won't agree with this woman's opinion. A flight attendant or crew can't do anything if the plane shuts down in the middle of the flight.

[@makaveli8979]

Of course they can, according to this lady they have white soft pillows to cushion the stall

[@dan339dan]

6:33 "Planes are fitted with backups", tell that to the 737 Max where the MCAS is triggered by a single AOA sensor with no redundancy, no backup, and that pilots weren't told about this system so they didn't know to switch it off when it malfunctioned and tried to kill the entire plane.

[@engineeranonymous]

A company must never chose corporate profits over engineering excellence , if it is in a business where human life's are involved.

[@joelimbergamo639]

Yes, the law and certifications impose that. But gov budget cuts and corruption made that irrelevant

[@aycc-nbh7289]

Then why is Airbus allowed to be a publicly traded company?

[@joelimbergamo639]

@@aycc-nbh7289 bc making money and beeing safe isnt incompatible. But the law dictates the procedures you must follow and you must prove that your planes are safe enough. If that is followed the provably of an accident for a plane is arround 10e-9/flight. Boeing instead of doing all that work they just bough the certification. But if you can do all that and make money in the process is great for everyone, and thats what Airbus is doing and what Boeing have been doing for years too

[@aycc-nbh7289]

@@joelimbergamo639I’m pretty sure Airbus did this as well.

[@joelimbergamo639]

@@aycc-nbh7289 I am not aware of any instace of corruption between Airbus and the european certification authorities. But yes, corruption has happened in other ways in airbus too. They just didnt hurt security, only taxpayers money

[@surfleetsurfer6370]

A self inflicted gunshot wound. Really. And, Ms Leshner, it needs to listen to passengers as well. If people won’t fly on some of these aircraft and I won’t, then the system is badly broken.

[@mohwybar5832]

There is no evidence Boeing murdered him

[@AskieFox-i2b]

How can she say that its still safer and safer than its ever been when all this boeing isaue keeps popping and for the last 5 years it never stop creating more and more bad news?

[@dreamthedream8929]

​@militant_pacifistthe thing is they still didnt crash and everyone survived, like in the new boeing incident in this video. however yes many injuries

[@9999AWC]

You need to remember how many aircraft and people are flying every single day. Then look at how often/rare incidents happen. And then of those how often/rare a fatality occurs. It's simple stats.

[@makaveli8979]

@@9999AWC good point, but just to be sure I'm not flying for the next 2 years in case the wings or rudder fall next

[@oliverhardy9464]

She might not be wrong if she is solely referring to statistics. But the question still remains. Is it fair to make this kind of comparison and shouldn't we still aim for maximum safety in the aircraft industry?

[@bellablock5864]

Self inflicted gunshotwound? What do I read about coroners: "In most (US) states, elected coroners are not required to be physicians or forensic pathologists. State law often mandates specific death investigation training for coroners." Hm...🤔

[@kennethnoel1257]

Didn't asked you that, he asked if flying with Boeing is safe

[@TheGreenReaper]

Safe than _not_ flying with Boeing, if you get my drift. 🗡

[@Pixelarter]

If they are deflecting, it's because the answer is clearly *NO.*

[@StraizoKul]

That last question was so smoothly diverted by the general answer "plane travels these days are very safe" instead of answering the question is it safe flying Boeing. It's clear that from the number of accidents in a short period of time these are no longer accidents, but clearly a result of how company is short cutting their quality for profit, that regular civilians are paying with their health or even lives. Plane travels are generaly safe if you are not choosing Boeing.

[@philipjohn1254]

After the Air France crash in 2009, which was due in part to the design of the A330 cockpit, Boeing was on top The tables have turned.

[@josemartin1727]

What saddens me is the fact that I live in the U.S. (Texas) and I know I'll never see an in depth story like this broadcasted on air within our media outlets.

[@LeTangKichiro]

Then why did your people support big media conglomerates who are nothing else but money machines? The US is many things but not free. It is a prison with pink painted walls.

[@DEonaraR]

Don't worry, now there is Internet!!!

[@acchaladka]

A pretty small percentage of media is now over the air broadcast. Problem is, the old folks who make up most broadcast audience, vote disproportionately and consistently.

[@midcenturymoldy]

PBS’s “Frontline” did an hour-long documentary called “Boeing’s Fatal Flaw” two years ago. It can be found on KZbin.

[@Xiao_Hu_ZY]

​@midcenturymoldy they just released an updated version of the episode as well.

[@ComradeDog95]

She didn’t answer the question if it’s safe to fly Boeing. Just gave a work around answer.

[@ConstructiveMinds100]

Two stewardess were knocked out cold during this flight. So she was actually confabulating.

[@mohwybar5832]

She did. She said all aircraft are safe

[@makaveli8979]

Yes she said there are plenty of pillows

[@oliverhardy9464]

​​@@mohwybar5832 No she said travelling by flight in general is very safe compared to traffic on roads. And statistically she is right. However she didn't deny the existence of manufacturing problems and accidents of Boeing aircrafts. So yes, the risks of something happening is very low but it's still possible

[@johnofnz]

Just the other day a newish Boeing's wheel came off shortly after take off at Los Angeles airport, and it crushed a parked car in the airports carpark - theres a video of it too that was captured by an aviation youtube channel

[@dudeman7157]

That was at SFO in San Francisco.

[@johnofnz]

@@dudeman7157 My mistake, thanks for the correction

[@Ayayau57]

@@johnofnzIs a 20 year old plane new-ish?

[@johnofnz]

@@Ayayau57 It was a Boeing 777, so is at least newer than 20 years ;-)

[@Ayayau57]

@@johnofnz That model had its maiden flight in 2001. The first Boeing 777 flight was in 1995. And I do acknowledge that some Boeing 777s are fairly new. Good day or night from wherever you’re from!

[@ordemprogresso5775]

The "suicide" of the whistle-blower is not "sad", it is tragic, suspicious, and extremely disturbing. Choose your words properly

[@mrtee3477]

It's difficult not to fly on Boeing since most airlines use Boeing aircraft. Damn, I'm flying this Sunday, I'm praying.

[@cliffmathew]

Yes - consumers are the least powerful people as long as elections require corporations to fund them.

[@dreamthedream8929]

but boeing pilots and crew have no choice, they fly all the time for work in boeing. do you think your pilots and crew are stressing out every time they fly?

[@marias7848]

Mrtee3477, I’ll pray for you to have a safe trip. Lots of people using the airplanes, will pray for everyone else as well.

[@Pixelarter]

Give preference to companies that fly Airbus or Embraer. You will lower your chances.

[@jasoneldridge4738]

In the UK, there's a budget airline that is entirely an Airbus fleet, and an airline in Canada with an Airbus fleet.

[@PRGRAMMING]

Meanwhile, 43,000 Americans died in automobile accidents last year.

[@mogon721]

Four times the rate as in western Europe, and another matter they stubbornly ignore like the number of gun victims of about the same size. Even more troubling, more youngsters under 19 die by gun violence than by traffic accidents. And again, that is no matter of concern in the states. Shows the value of life as compared to profits...

[@Paul1958R]

FAA should audit themselves - would fail everything

[@LS-Moto]

Shouldn't there be a lawsuit against Boeing and the FAA by now?

[@phisit8813]

Imagine you're having a 💩💩💩💩💩 and suddenly you're started flying.... 🙂😂😂😂

[@franciskabiawu]

😂

[@barrycuda1722]

And suddenly, the lavatory walls are covered with a fresh coat of brown paint 😂

[@nimbuskhannk627]

Emily Leshner replying to the question if it is currently safe to fly Boeing planes by coming up with the safety record of the whole industry is like one betting on a loosing team just because the championship always has a winner. It is unfair, inaccurate and, in this case, dangerous to distort a statistical subset by resorting to results of the full set.

[@cesarrivarola6409]

another lady getting paid just to say a bunch of lies regarding how safe these airplanes are , when in reality they are not.

[@m.choudry4898]

Yep, I could tell she is full of it.

[@99solutionsit10]

​@militant_pacifistif all planes were last decade's Boeings, statistics may say otherwise.

[@mohwybar5832]

@@99solutionsit10the USA hasn’t had a plane crash since 2009

[@carlhancke8730]

Yeah flying is sooooo unsafe, I cant believe there is only a 1 in 11 million chance that I will die on a plane crash and its so unsafe because the last crash was 5 years ago when there are only 32 850 000 passenger flights per year.

[@gusstavv]

That last reporter: "yeah, there is been many issues with Boeing recently" and a few moments later "yeah, never before it's been safer to flight" like, really? is she gaslighting us??

[@sdaiwepm]

People pay good money for roller coasters (and similar rides), and then complain when they get it as a free upgrade to their flight. Can't please anyone.

[@aiaesthetics1124]

Planes aren’t on tracks Einstein. 😂

[@k9er233]

Whooosh!

[@HolisticManifesting]

How do people miss sarcasm so easily, maybe not from the US....

[@TheColbles2009]

Ive only been looking into this topic because of my unpleasant experience of flying in a Boeing 737 recently. I don’t fly as much as I used to, but this last flight I took I was uneasy the entire flight and was so thankful to land alive. The take off was troubling for me

[@Puma-ph5ep]

Just dont buy US made equipment and shop EU only.

[@aycc-nbh7289]

Like the Airbus planes made in Alabama?

[@rolandruesch6862]

The three big car companies did not want to make cars safer in the 70s either and it worked for … the Japanese, Korean, European manufacturers.

[@jasoneldridge4738]

​@@aycc-nbh7289only for the American market though

[@hugochan2821]

On one hand, Boeing says they will award employees to raise safety concern. On the other hand, pay them minimum wage, with minimum training, and one of the whistleblower found dad, claimed to committed suicide. This is what evil businessman do to a company. The executive are probably retired, earning so much money that they couldn’t spent all in few generations, while leaving a hot mess.

[@Luke_Go]

The only immediate change that is believable is an immediate change in the board of directors and the CEO

[@nathanlewis42]

@monipenny408have you ever heard of abortion?

[@leenaandrade3057]

Not only management changes are required.. the faulty planes are already out there. They need to ground all n start throughout inspections. Need to implement strict policies for design, security, manufacturing, testing, auditing etc.

[@abbysmith-eo9gg]

So basically Boeing is not going to eliminate the sub contractor which is cheaper labor and cheaper products.

[@johnwhoo6194]

doubt it to be suicide

[@joeleonard9965]

The only people disagreeing at this point are Boeing board members

[@mohwybar5832]

There is no evidence Boeing murdered him

[@Gardentrellis]

I worked at Boeing for 8 years in Everett. I have only been on one flight in my life in middle school on a trip to New York in the early 2000’s, I’m scared of planes yet I worked on them A/B decks as well as “dog pit” that’s what the team called it. I frequently have nightmares of hitting the ceiling of the plane mid flight - AND what’s amazing is I just had another one a few days ago before I even watched this. I always freak out in my dream thinking I’m going to bust through the ceiling and into the clouds - not likely 😅 as I’d die on impact but still I have dreams that the ceiling is somehow paper thin.

[@dubsar]

When executives place the stock price above the quality of service and products.

[@mrlaw711]

I was a statistician at NASA. Flying has always been safer than driving. However, if you count numbers of flights each day vs the numbers of auto trips each day the vector point is moving closer together. Airbus, of course, is safer than Boeing. As an example, the Boeing737 design, now 60 years old, has one angle of accent actuator, the Airbus planes have three. If the Boeing's AA malfunctions, everyone dies.

[@woolymittens]

The wise traveller knows to keep their lap belt at least loosely fastened at all times.

[@99solutionsit10]

Even on the way to toilet? 🤔

[@philipberthiaume2314]

I'm sorry but there are Boeing engineers who won't be passengers on certain planes. Don't fly on a Max. Boeing has done it's outmost best to make sure they are profitable, not safe...

[@Zzrdemon6633]

I cancelled my flights that had been switched to a max 8 from an a330 and rebooked to a 330 2 weeks ago,

[@aycc-nbh7289]

What if your flights have last-minute equipment changes that force you onto MAX aircraft?

[@carlhancke8730]

The last crash was 5 years ago…

[@stalinizzatore8292]

Se avessi preso quel boeing ugualmente ,saresti comunque ancora qua a scrivere.. 😂

[@kzrlgo]

"unfortunate period for Boeing" - wrong choice of words buddy. Boeing did this to its/themselves.

[@neil27pearson]

NO.... Never. Ill never use an operator that uses them.

[@aycc-nbh7289]

Your flight could still get cancelled and you could be forced onto a Boeing plane.

[@neil27pearson]

@@aycc-nbh7289 And I'd definitely not do it deliberately or willingly. I'll happily wait for something else

[@aycc-nbh7289]

@@neil27pearsonWell, you could be stranded away from home and/or be jailed for overstaying the visa issued for the country you are visiting.

[@taixipoaviation1309]

I flew with a 787-8 and a 787-9 last week and they were amazing trips. Still continue to fly with Boeing, just concerning about MAX

[@eskutts]

Boeing's problems is now a great case study for all corporates in the world, if you only prioritise profits over product and service quality, then eventually you will fail and may become bankrupt as well. Hence start fearing greed and aim for fair and optimum profits only, then you will achieve long term success. Period.

[@happymelon7129]

Suicide? No way 9-3-2024 Revealed that Boeing ignored flight safety and used defective parts. The whistleblower mysteriously committed suicide before appearing in court. Barnett had been giving evidence in a whistleblower lawsuit against Boeing in the days before his death. He was scheduled for further questioning last Saturday and when he failed to show up, police went to the hotel where he was staying to investigate and found him dead in his van in the hotel car park. John Barnett, a retired quality manager who was locked in a lengthy legal battle with Boeing over production standards at its 787 Dreamliner factory in North Charleston, shot himself to death. expressed concern.

[@gisellebryan6457]

A lot of issues with boeing planes lately. Something not right best airlines switch to airbus ✈️✈️✈️✈️remember the Atlas Air B747 this year that had it engines discharging flames while flying thank God the pilots had time land the plane safely

[@jasoneldridge4738]

Can't really blame Boeing for an engine fault ?

[@carlhancke8730]

You cant be serious bro the engines are made by General Electric not Boeing.

[@gregorywilson2124]

The USA should focus more on quality and less on $$. The focus is backwards.

[@AgentGold-AI]

00:00 🚨 Boeing whistleblower found dead 00:16 🔧 Concerns about Boeing 787 Dreamliners 00:31 🔍 Boeing facing legal and safety challenges 00:35 ✈ Dreamliner incident on flight from Australia to New Zealand 00:57 🎧 Passenger recounts mid-air scare 01:52 🚑 Emergency response to the injured 02:04 🔬 Investigation into the technical failure 02:15 ⚠ Series of safety incidents at Boeing 02:20 🛠 Audit on Boeing 737 Max & discovered issues 02:49 😱 Door panel incident during flight 03:01 🔎 Investigation reveals missing bolts and manufacturing issues 03:28 💼 Boeing's corporate structure and outsourcing cited as problem sources 03:43 🔄 Boeing pledges immediate improvements 03:57 📈 Importance of Boeing's safety reputation 04:21 🛫 FAA and global aviation authorities' grounding of Boeing planes 04:43 🥈 Boeing vs. Airbus competition 04:53 🕊 Boeing whistleblower's death and trial 06:48 🔒 Commercial aviation safety reassurance Key Moments by Agent Gold AI

[@carlhancke8730]

Goat 🐐

[@dodobono452]

Looks like I’m driving the rest of this year

[@RickTheClipper]

Every Boeing plan has to get a D-check before being considered safe. Every bolt and rivet has to be inspected. Fly Airbus, see the world Fly Boeing see the next one

[@jdekong3945]

😹😹😹😹😹I love that!

[@kgy86]

few years ago there was a documentary filmed party in secrete (maybe it is still available on youtube today) regarding the superficiality of some checks, manufacturing processes and the push from management for profit in the detriment of safety and regulations. In that documentary there were some employees stating that it's just a matter of time we will start to see these issues and fatal accidents. It seems to be happening now...

[@zachomis]

Thanks for reporting.