Boeing is facing criticism for a series of technical issues that have plagued the company, prompting experts to call for a change in its profit-driven culture. One of the latest incidents involved the return of Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft without astronauts onboard due to safety concerns. This is just one of a string of recent setbacks for Boeing, including grounding its 777-9 fleet and an emergency door falling off during an Alaska Airlines flight.
A 2023 internal Boeing accident report revealed that there have been 2,123 accidents on their flights between 1959-2022, with 300 occurring in the last decade alone. Despite this, a study from MIT found that flight accidents have been decreasing over the years. Experts believe that Boeing’s technical issues can be attributed to its profit-driven culture that emerged from its merger with McDonnell Douglas Corp in 1997.
The recent appointment of Kelly Ortberg as Boeing’s new CEO has raised hopes for a change in the company’s culture. Ortberg, a mechanical engineer with a background in executive leadership, is seen as the right person to steer Boeing in a new direction. While some experts believe it may take months for Ortberg to make a difference, others estimate it could be closer to five years to see significant changes.
Overall, addressing the culture problem at the top is seen as the key to reducing Boeing’s technical issues and ensuring the safety of its aircraft in the future.
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