The fine isn't really much to Boeing, but the media stories might hurt them a bit. So what's going to happen to those supervisors and managers who forced the Charleston, SC Boeing safety people to ignore the problems? If the FAA pulled self-safety certification responsibilities away from Boeing, that would really get Boeing's attention.

(Written on 2020年08月07日)(Permalink)

Boeing jumps the shark. Details at 11. Meanwhile, Boeing execs get big bonuses.

(Written on 2020年02月21日)(Permalink)

Must wait for lightning to know. Stressful.

(Written on 2019年12月13日)(Permalink)

On at least one of the referenced Airbus flights from S. America to Europe, the passengers ended up on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

(Written on 2019年09月06日)(Permalink)

Well, it seems Boeing leadership was in the midst of saving lots of money when everything 737 Max went south. There are 346 people who were sacrificed to those savings and the decentralization of control. As stated by other commenters, Boeing's upper management needs to be swept away and common sense and safety restored.

(Written on 2019年07月05日)(Permalink)

First thing is to require a check of the terror list before clearing flight line employees. They can get more specific after that. TSA personnel may need lots of rules because they haven't proved they are deep thinkers.

(Written on 2015年06月12日)(Permalink)

What's this flashing in your carryon that says, "Danger Nuclear Weapon"? It's nothing. OK, proceed.

(Written on 2015年06月12日)(Permalink)