Flying BlindPeter Robinson
Flying Blind
by Peter Robinson · first published 2021
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I'd also add Flying Blind by Peter Robinson, a book written specifically about the demise of Boeing's culture and how it translated into the 737 Max disaster. Out-Sourced Profits: The Cornerstone of Successful Subcontracting…
on “The 1997 merger that paved the way for the Boeing 737 Max crisis (2020)” ↗While I agree that Oliver did a pretty good job skewering Boeing in the ~33 minutes allotted I'd argue that Peter Robinson does a better and more complete job in his 2021 book Flying Blind: The 737 MAX Tragedy and the Fall of Boeing.[0] What I find most sad about what Boeing has become is that it was so predictable. I worked as an outside contractor at various Boeing locations in Washington…
on “NTSB says Boeing is withholding key details about door plug on Alaska 737 MAX 9” ↗I read a great book about Boeing called Flying Blind by Peter Robinson about the 737 crisis and the downfall of Boeing, its main premise was how a toxic corporate culture took over, removed power from scientists, safety and engineers and gave power to lobbyists…
on “What happens when even college students can't do math anymore?” ↗I'm listening to the "Flying Blind" book by Peter Robinson right now. I think much of this video is based on the same research. Would recommend it.
on “How Boeing Lost Its Way [video]” ↗