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

A new incident could compound concerns about the safety of Boeing's aircraft even further – after dozens of people on a flight from Australia to New Zealand were injured on a Dreamliner. The plane operated by Chilean airline LATAM suddenly plunged mid-air on Monday evening, causing passengers to be thrown around the cabin.

Boeing has been under intense scrutiny for another model in its fleet. US regulators have just completed an audit of the 737 Max – just two months after a door panel blew off one of the planes mid-flight. The incident was the latest in a string of safety issues plaguing Boeing in recent years.

For more, we talk to Emily Leshner from DW Business who filed our report.

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[Werrf]

Nobody advertises Airbus better than Boeing.

[xorxpert]

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

[sayuvi]

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.

[mugin]

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

[edwardduda]

“When one door closes another one opens” -Boeing

[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...

[ryanwinter]

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

[mr.sushi]

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

[cskvision]

This is why I never unbuckle my seatbelt when flying

[rrni]

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

[sihr]

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!

[keyhighway]

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

[sherrypalmer]

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.

[mochimama]

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

[waseq]

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

[nickthegriffin]

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

[oscarhagman]

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

[angel_one]

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

[Suburp]

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

[TechnikMeister]

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.