The 737 should be a warning across industries that the single focus on profits can have a devastating impact on public confidence. Ford got itself pilloried because of the Pinto fires.
Hah. Just the right point. In a year or four, when Boeing is on their 5th new CEO and the 27th revision to the 737 finally passes sufficient reviews and test programs, how many passengers will be willing to get on a Max flight? “…..after you. No, I insist, please go first. I just remembered, I left the stove on. And on and on …..” As usual, great graphics! Thank you, Mr. Danziger.
I will not be getting on a 737 ever. NeverEverPever, as my kids used to say. And be aware that Boeing is being urged to change the name of the aircraft to get it back into the air more quickly.
The federal Agency (FAA) let the airplane industry determine safety standards and overseeing those standards. In an effort to save money, the companies didn’t monitor themselves very well.
Do you remember the big hoopla about the bug in the numeric co-processor on the then-current Intel chip? It’s a salutary lesson in how not to react to a problem. They hid the problem after they found out about it. Then, when it came out anyhow, they talked about how much it didn’t really matter to 99% of users. Then they offered a lame apology and a lame work around (basically “just don’t do that”). Then they offered a lame replacement plan. And for reasons that nobody in charge could understand none of this worked very well. Then they gritted their corporate teeth, made a real apology, offered a much more useful replacement plan, and spent a lot of money on “PR” advertising. And eventually, most of us pretty much forgot about it.
So there’s hope for Boing (spelling intended). But only if they look at the history of other similar (smaller) flock-ops and do several smart, expensive and careful things. And they’re very VERY late off the mark, so far.
Maybe the 737 is God’s way of keeping us away from planes?
I’m not saying that hitting the ground at 450 mph is a bad thing, don’t get me wrong. As long as it’s not me experiencing a 25 G deceleration, I’m cool.
lobo1939 about 4 years ago
The 737 should be a warning across industries that the single focus on profits can have a devastating impact on public confidence. Ford got itself pilloried because of the Pinto fires.
6.6TA about 4 years ago
Hah. Just the right point. In a year or four, when Boeing is on their 5th new CEO and the 27th revision to the 737 finally passes sufficient reviews and test programs, how many passengers will be willing to get on a Max flight? “…..after you. No, I insist, please go first. I just remembered, I left the stove on. And on and on …..” As usual, great graphics! Thank you, Mr. Danziger.
DeepState about 4 years ago
No news like old news….
Teto85 Premium Member about 4 years ago
I am content with a 1982 Cessna 337 Skymaster.
Andrew Sleeth about 4 years ago
I suppose it’s senior management that wear the clown costumes.
Radish the wordsmith about 4 years ago
Trump’s FAA doesn’t believe in gravity.
casonia2 about 4 years ago
I will not be getting on a 737 ever. NeverEverPever, as my kids used to say. And be aware that Boeing is being urged to change the name of the aircraft to get it back into the air more quickly.
kentmarx36 about 4 years ago
The federal Agency (FAA) let the airplane industry determine safety standards and overseeing those standards. In an effort to save money, the companies didn’t monitor themselves very well.
Concretionist about 4 years ago
Do you remember the big hoopla about the bug in the numeric co-processor on the then-current Intel chip? It’s a salutary lesson in how not to react to a problem. They hid the problem after they found out about it. Then, when it came out anyhow, they talked about how much it didn’t really matter to 99% of users. Then they offered a lame apology and a lame work around (basically “just don’t do that”). Then they offered a lame replacement plan. And for reasons that nobody in charge could understand none of this worked very well. Then they gritted their corporate teeth, made a real apology, offered a much more useful replacement plan, and spent a lot of money on “PR” advertising. And eventually, most of us pretty much forgot about it.
So there’s hope for Boing (spelling intended). But only if they look at the history of other similar (smaller) flock-ops and do several smart, expensive and careful things. And they’re very VERY late off the mark, so far.
wiatr about 4 years ago
Maybe they need to strip that MCAS program out of the plane to make it safe.
Redd Panda about 4 years ago
Maybe the 737 is God’s way of keeping us away from planes?
I’m not saying that hitting the ground at 450 mph is a bad thing, don’t get me wrong. As long as it’s not me experiencing a 25 G deceleration, I’m cool.
JoeBoyle about 4 years ago
Definitely cause for concern – but our swift descent into dictatorship is a much bigger issue now. The Roger Stone story is paramount!