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The Boeing Scandal Just Got Worse
Problems Pile Up Amidst Growing Scrutiny
Boeing’s journey from an innovation powerhouse to a shadow of its former self focused more on pleasing investors than on safety, has taken a dramatic turn.
Once known for its groundbreaking engineering, the company faces a series of mishaps that have raised eyebrows and concerns.
Let me take you through a rollercoaster of events that highlight not just a bad week for Boeing but a troubling trend.
Imagine being on a flight from Texas to Florida when bright orange flames burst from the engine. This nightmare became a reality for passengers aboard a United Airlines Boeing 737–900.
According to a passenger, an explosive sound was followed by the sight of flames and a terrifying nose dive.
Within the same week, a Boeing 737 Max skidded off the runway due to a malfunction, and a Boeing 777 lost a tire mid-air, causing chaos below.
Then, passengers on a flight between Australia and New Zealand experienced a…