The most recent near miss, followed by two accidents involving the “737” aircraft: the US aircraft manufacturer’s credibility is suffering. The aviation authority FAA now wants to introduce stricter controls and customers are worried.
One thing you have to give to Boeing boss Dave Calhoun now, a good week after the near-catastrophe. He coined probably the most misleading euphemism imaginable given his company’s current state. The drama surrounding Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 was probably due to a “quality escape,” as he reported in a television interview. Translated somewhat correctly with a “quality outlier”.