"Unraveling Boeing: A Year of Woes, Whistleblowers, and Crisis"

Boeing's 2024 has been marred by a series of incidents, including a door plug failure on a 737 Max 9, leading to grounding and inspections of similar aircraft. The FAA has ordered a comprehensive plan from Boeing to address systemic quality-control issues, while also criticizing the company's safety culture. The NTSB's preliminary report revealed missing bolts on the plane involved in the door plug incident, and Boeing has taken steps to strengthen quality control. The company faces renewed questions about its ability to meet safety standards and its relationship with the FAA.