About this episode
This episode discusses the transformation of Boeing from a respected engineering firm to a company focused on stock value, leading to the tragic crashes of the 737-MAX.
Boeing used to be one of the most respected engineering firms in the world. Then it changed its focus from making great airplanes to increasing its stock value. The result was the 737-MAX, a plane that took the lives of 346 people in two avoidable crashes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Josh Clark, Chuck Bryant
Topics covered
- aviation
- engineering
- corporate ethics
- safety
- crashes
- Boeing
Keywords
- Boeing
- 737-MAX
- aviation safety
- engineering
- corporate ethics
- crashes
- stock value
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Boeing
Products: 737-MAX
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