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Barnett described systemic flaws at Boeing in his most recent interview, emphasizing that the concerns extended beyond the 737 model and showed a larger, corporate disdain for quality and safety. “One, this is not a 737 problem, it’s a Boeing problem,” Barnett stated. “The reason my concern for that is, back in 2012, Boeing started removing inspection operations off their jobs. So it left the mechanics to buy off their own work.”
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Barnett also made allegations about Boeing’s supplier connections. He brought up a concerning experience he had when visiting Spirit Aerosystems, where 300 flaws were found in a part of an aircraft. These problems were reported, but a senior management disregarded them, pointing to a concerning pattern of downplaying quality difficulties rather than dealing with them head-on.
Barnett spent several years working in Boeing’s production plant for the 787 Dreamliner, a type that has been in the news lately. Following a serious incident on Monday, over fifty passengers aboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner traveling from Australia to New Zealand required medical attention. A mechanical problem caused the airplane to shake violently, frightening the passengers.
Boeing has had several difficulties with its aircraft types, particularly the 737 MAX and the 787 Dreamliner. These have included software bugs and manufacturing flaws that prompted investigation by aviation authorities, temporary groundings, and reviews of engineering and production procedures.
Over time, concerns have surfaced about the 787 Dreamliner, including battery fires, faults with the fuselage and wings, and issues with Rolls-Royce engines. In order to resolve safety and operational difficulties, these concerns led to investigations and temporary groundings.
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Following two deadly incidents between October 2018 and March 2019, the 737 MAX had significant setbacks that were linked to the defective MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System). For over two years, the whole fleet was grounded as Boeing worked on software updates and pilot training protocols. Boeing’s finances, image, and design and certification procedures came under further scrutiny as a result of this issue.
