Flying Blind: The 737 MAX Tragedy and the Fall of Boeing

Name: Flying Blind: The 737 MAX Tragedy and the Fall of Boeing
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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BUSINESS BESTSELLER • A suspenseful behind-the-scenes look at the dysfunction that contributed to one of the worst tragedies in modern aviation: the 2018 and 2019 crashes of the Boeing 737 MAX. An “authoritative, gripping and finely detailed narrative that charts the decline of one of the great American companies” (New York Times Book Review), from the award-winning reporter for Bloomberg. Boeing is a century-old titan of industry. It played a major role in the early days of commercial flight, World War II bombing missions, and moon landings. The planemaker remains a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, as well as a linchpin in the awesome routine of modern air travel. But in 2018 and 2019, two crashes of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 killed 346 people. The crashes exposed a shocking pattern of malfeasance, leading to the biggest crisis in the company’s history—and one of the costliest corporate scandals ever. How did things go so horribly wrong at Boeing? Flying Blind is the definitive exposé of the disasters that transfixed the world. Drawing from exclusive interviews with current and former employees of Boeing and the FAA; industry executives and analysts; and family members of the victims, it reveals how a broken corporate culture paved the way for catastrophe. It shows how in the race to beat the competition and reward top executives, Boeing skimped on testing, pressured employees to meet unrealistic deadlines, and convinced regulators to put planes into service without properly equipping them or their pilots for flight. It examines how the company, once a treasured American innovator, became obsessed with the bottom line, putting shareholders over customers, employees, and communities. By Bloomberg investigative journalist Peter Robison, who covered Boeing as a beat reporter during the company’s fateful merger with McDonnell Douglas in the late ‘90s, this is the story of a business gone wildly off course. At once riveting and disturbing, it shows how an iconic company fell prey to a win-at-all-costs mentality, threatening an industry and endangering countless lives.

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Discover the shocking truth behind one of the worst tragedies in modern aviation with "Flying Blind: The 737 MAX Tragedy and the Fall of Boeing". This New York Times Business Bestseller takes you behind-the-scenes, providing a suspenseful and authoritative narrative that explores the dysfunction that led to the devastating crashes of the Boeing 737 MAX in 2018 and 2019. Written by Bloomberg investigative journalist Peter Robison, this gripping and finely detailed exposé uncovers the decline of one of America's great companies.

Boeing, a century-old titan of industry, has played a pivotal role in the world of commercial flight and the aerospace industry. However, the 737 MAX crashes exposed a troubling pattern of malfeasance within the company. "Flying Blind" delves deep into this corporate culture, revealing how a relentless pursuit of profits resulted in a disregard for safety measures, putting lives at risk. Through exclusive interviews with Boeing and FAA insiders, industry executives, and victims' families, this book sheds light on the factors that contributed to this catastrophe.

Uncover the shocking truth of how Boeing's broken corporate culture led to one of the costliest corporate scandals in history. By prioritizing competition and rewarding top executives, the company cut corners on testing and pressured employees to meet unrealistic deadlines. As a result, planes were put into service without proper equipment and preparation, endangering the lives of countless passengers and pilots. "Flying Blind" is a riveting and disturbing account of how a once revered American innovator lost its way, prioritizing shareholders over customers, employees, and communities.

Embark on a journey through the downfall of one iconic company that threatens an entire industry. Written by an experienced journalist who covered Boeing's history firsthand, this book is an eye-opening exploration of a business consumed by a win-at-all-costs mentality. As you read "Flying Blind: The 737 MAX Tragedy and the Fall of Boeing", you will be captivated by the revelations, disturbed by the consequences, and left with a profound understanding of the importance of corporate responsibility in ensuring air travel safety.

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