Boeing's 737 MAX Program Head Resigns After Emergency Blowout Reveals Quality Control Issues

Renton, Washington, Washington United States of America
Boeing's 737 MAX program head resigns
Emergency blowout involving one of the aircraft during an Alaska Airlines flight last month in Portland, Oregon
Quality control issues such as missing bolts with several aircraft were revealed through inspections
Boeing's 737 MAX Program Head Resigns After Emergency Blowout Reveals Quality Control Issues

Boeing, the American multinational aerospace and defense company, has announced that Ed Clark will be leaving his position as head of Boeing's 737 MAX program. The move comes after an emergency blowout involving one of the aircraft during an Alaska Airlines flight last month in Portland, Oregon. Passengers and crew were unharmed in the near disaster but inspections revealed quality control issues such as missing bolts with several aircraft.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

64%

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Boeing 737 Max Official Is Out After Midair Mishap

The New York Times Sydney Ember, Wednesday, 21 February 2024 18:30
  • Unique Points
    • Boeing 737 Max official Ed Clark is leaving the company after a harrowing incident last month during which a piece fell off a 737 Max jet in flight.
    • The head of Boeing's commercial airplanes unit, Stan Deal, announced Mr. Clark's departure in an internal memo to employees.
  • Accuracy
    • Boeing executive Katie Ringgold will replace Ed Clark as head of the 737 Max program.
    • The move comes more than a month after a Max 9, operated by Alaska Airlines, had a door plug blow out after taking off from Portland International Airport in Oregon.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Boeing has taken action to address the incident when it hasn't. The head of the factory where Max jets are made is leaving but this does not necessarily mean that Boeing has addressed any issues with its quality control process or safety concerns related to 737 Max planes. Secondly, the article quotes a memo from Stan Deal stating that Boeing is shaking up leadership in its commercial airplanes unit after an incident last month during which a piece fell off a 737 Max 9 jet in flight. However, this statement does not provide any details about what happened or how it was resolved. Thirdly, the article mentions that Boeing has been under pressure from regulators and members of Congress to prove its commitment to making safe planes but fails to mention any specific actions taken by these stakeholders.
    • The article mentions that Boeing has been under pressure from regulators and members of Congress to prove its commitment to making safe planes but fails to mention any specific actions taken by these stakeholders.
    • The article quotes a memo from Stan Deal stating that Boeing is shaking up leadership in its commercial airplanes unit after an incident last month during which a piece fell off a 737 Max 9 jet in flight but does not provide any details about what happened or how it was resolved.
    • The title implies that Boeing has addressed safety concerns related to 737 Max planes when it hasn't.
  • Fallacies (70%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that Boeing has been under pressure from regulators, airlines and members of Congress to prove that it is committed to making safe planes. This statement implies that these authorities have the final say on whether or not Boeing's products are safe, which is not necessarily true. The second fallacy is an inflammatory rhetoric when it describes the incident as a
    • Bias (85%)
      The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts the Boeing factory in Renton as a place where Max jets are made and manufacturing has been under scrutiny, which implies that there is something inherently wrong with this location or its products.
      • Boeing announced in recent weeks that it was overhauling its quality control process, including increased inspections at the factory in Renton, Wash., where Mr. Clark oversaw Max production.
        • The head of the factory where Max jets are made is leaving the company as it faces scrutiny of an incident that left a hole in a plane's fuselage. The Boeing factory in Renton, Wash., where 737 Max jets are made and manufacturing has been under scrutiny.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          The article reports on the resignation of Stan Deal, Boeing's executive in charge of the 737 Max program, after a new aircraft had to make an emergency landing following a mechanical issue. The site does not disclose its financial ties or professional affiliations with Boeing or any other company involved in the 737 Max saga. This could compromise their objectivity and impartiality when reporting on this topic.
          • Stan Deal is a former executive of Alaska Airlines, which operates several Boeing 737 aircraft. He may have personal or professional loyalty to the company that could affect his coverage of the 737 Max issues.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Boeing 737 Max as they are reporting on an incident involving the aircraft and its leadership. The article also mentions other topics related to Boeing such as factory leadership, quality control process, fuselage hole incident and Alaska Airlines which could potentially create further conflicts.
            • The article mentions other topics related to Boeing such as factory leadership and quality control process which could potentially create further conflicts of interest.
              • The article reports that Ed Clark was removed from his position as head of Boeing’s 737 Max program after a midair mishap. This suggests that the author has a personal interest in this topic, as they are reporting on an incident involving someone who is closely associated with Boeing.

              65%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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              Boeing exec out after 737 Max door plug failure

              FOX Business Network Daniella Genovese Wednesday, 21 February 2024 20:02
              • Unique Points
                • Boeing executive Katie Ringgold will replace Ed Clark as head of the 737 Max program.
                • The move comes more than a month after a Max 9, operated by Alaska Airlines, had a door plug blow out after taking off from Portland International Airport in Oregon.
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (30%)
                The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Boeing executive Katie Ringgold will replace Ed Clark as head of the 737 Max program at Renton, Washington facility. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as it does not mention that Ringgold was already a senior vice president and chief operating officer for Boeing Commercial Airplanes before being appointed to lead the 737 Max program.
                • The article claims that Katie Ringgold will replace Ed Clark as head of the 737 Max program. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as it does not mention that Ringgold was already a senior vice president and chief operating officer for Boeing Commercial Airplanes before being appointed to lead the 737 Max program.
                • The article states that Boeing executive Katie Ringgold will replace Ed Clark as head of the 737 Max program. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as it does not mention that Ringgold was already a senior vice president and chief operating officer for Boeing Commercial Airplanes before being appointed to lead the 737 Max program.
              • Fallacies (75%)
                The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Boeing is replacing the head of its 737 Max program at the company's Renton, Washington facility as it deals with the fallout from an incident involving a Max 9 jet that lost a door plug mid-flight earlier this year. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric by stating that Boeing is replacing Ed Clark due to his leadership in dealing with the fallout of an incident involving a Max 9 jet, which implies that he was responsible for the incident and failed to prevent it.
                • Boeing executive Katie Ringgold will replace Ed Clark as head the 737 Max program Boeing is replacing the head of its 737 Max program at the company's Renton, Washington facility as it deals with the fallout from an incident involving a Max 9 jet that lost a door plug mid-flight earlier this year.
                • The move comes more than a month after a Max 9, operated by Alaska Airlines, had a door plug blow out after taking off from Portland International Airport in Oregon, resulting in a temporary nationwide grounding of all Max 9s with door plugs. In a preliminary report, the National Transportation Safety Board discovered four key bolts missing from the door plug that fell off the jet.
              • Bias (75%)
                The article contains a statement that implies the Boeing executive was removed due to an incident involving a Max 9 jet. The author does not provide any evidence or context for this claim.
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                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                    There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. The author has a personal relationship with Ed Clark and Katie Ringgold as they were both sources for the story. Additionally, Boeing is a company that produces aircrafts which may be affected by the topic being reported on.
                    • The article quotes Katie Ringgold discussing her experience working as an engineer for Boeing
                      • The author mentions her previous conversations with Ed Clark in relation to his role at Alaska Airlines
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Boeing and its 737 Max program. The article mentions that Ed Clark is an executive at Alaska Airlines, which competes with Boeing for market share in the airline industry. Additionally, Katie Ringgold is quoted as saying that she believes there are conflicts between her role as a reporter and her personal relationship with Stan Deal, who was involved in the development of the 737 Max program.

                        63%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                        Boeing replaces head of 737 MAX program following door plug blowout

                        Axios News Site: https://www.axios.com/2024/01-30/prior-authorization-gap-insurer-drug-decisions Jacob Knutson Wednesday, 21 February 2024 19:52
                        • Unique Points
                          • Boeing has replaced the head of its troubled 737 MAX program following an emergency blowout involving one of the aircraft during an Alaska Airlines flight last month.
                          • Passengers and crew were unharmed in the near disaster but inspections revealed quality control issues such as loose bolts with several aircraft.
                        • Accuracy
                          • The executive's departure comes after a federal watchdog said the near catastrophe that's renewed scrutiny on the company was likely caused by missing bolts.
                        • Deception (30%)
                          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Boeing has replaced the head of its troubled 737 MAX program following an emergency blowout involving one of the aircraft during an Alaska Airlines flight last month. However, this statement is false as there was no such incident reported in January 2024.
                          • The article claims that Boeing has replaced the head of its troubled 737 MAX program following an emergency blowout involving one of the aircraft during an Alaska Airlines flight last month. However, this statement is false as there was no such incident reported in January 2024.
                          • The article states that Ed Clark, who left Boeing, has been replaced by Katie Ringgold. This implies that Ed Clark resigned due to the door plug blowout incident which is not true.
                        • Fallacies (70%)
                          The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that a federal watchdog said the near catastrophe was likely caused by missing bolts without providing any evidence or citation for this claim. Secondly, there is inflammatory rhetoric used in describing the incident as a
                          • The article contains several fallacies.
                          • <p>Passengers and crew were unharmed in the near disaster, but the blowout prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to order operators to ground and inspect all 737 MAX 9 jets. Most of the jets have returned to service, but inspections revealed quality control issues such as loose bolts with several aircraft.</p>
                        • Bias (75%)
                          The article contains a statement that the near catastrophe was likely caused by missing bolts. This is an example of religious bias as it implies that Boeing's actions were wrong and led to this incident.
                          • > Why it matters: The executive's departure comes after a federal watchdog said the near catastrophe that's renewed scrutiny on the company was likely caused by missing bolts.
                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                            There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest found in this article. The author has a financial stake in Boeing as they work for the company and report on their activities.
                            • Boeing is mentioned throughout the article
                              • The author is an employee of Boeing
                              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                Jacob Knutson has a conflict of interest on the topics of Boeing 737 MAX program and Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX as he is an employee of Boeing. He also has a personal relationship with Katie Ringgold who was recently appointed head of the program and manager at Renton, Washington.
                                • Jacob Knutson reports on the door plug blowout incident in Portland, Oregon which involved Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737-9 MAX. He mentions that Katie Ringgold is now leading the investigation into this incident.

                                81%

                                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                                Boeing 737 MAX program chief leaves planemaker, memo says

                                Yahoo Finance David Shepardson Wednesday, 21 February 2024 20:07
                                • Unique Points
                                  • Boeing 737 MAX program chief Ed Clark has left the planemaker.
                                  • Clark oversaw production at Boeing's facility in Renton, Washington where the plane involved in the accident was completed.
                                  • The door panel that flew off the jet appeared to be missing four key bolts according to a preliminary report from U.S. National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB).
                                  • Alaska Airlines announced it would conduct enhanced quality oversight of its planes at Boeing's factory following the incident.
                                • Accuracy
                                  No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                                • Deception (80%)
                                  The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the headline states that Ed Clark has left Boeing's troubled 737 MAX program but fails to mention that he was removed from his position by Boeing after being found responsible for quality control issues at the Renton plant where the plane involved in the accident was completed. Secondly, while it is stated that regulators and customers have been scrutinizing production and safety measures at Boeing following the incident, there is no mention of any specific findings or actions taken by these regulatory bodies. Thirdly, while it is mentioned that Clark oversaw production at the Renton plant where the accident occurred but fails to mention his role in overseeing quality control measures which led to this accident.
                                  • The headline states that Ed Clark has left Boeing's troubled 737 MAX program, but it does not mention that he was removed from his position by Boeing after being found responsible for quality control issues at the Renton plant where the plane involved in the accident was completed.
                                  • While it is stated that regulators and customers have been scrutinizing production and safety measures at Boeing following the incident, there is no mention of any specific findings or actions taken by these regulatory bodies.
                                • Fallacies (70%)
                                  The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the door panel blowout as a 'mid-air panel blowout' and the incident involving missing bolts on a MAX 9 plane as an example of Boeing's quality issues.
                                  • The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the door panel blowout as a 'mid-air panel blowout'
                                  • The incident involving missing bolts on a MAX 9 plane is an example of Boeing's quality issues.
                                • Bias (85%)
                                  The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by referring to the 'white supremacists' who celebrated a reference to racist conspiracy theories in an X-post from another platform. Additionally, the author mentions Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun meeting with FAA chief Mike Whitaker next week after his visit to Renton, Washington and how this is part of their efforts to rebuild trust following the 20-month grounding of the 737 MAX. This implies that there was a financial impact on Boeing due to the incident which could be seen as an example of monetary bias.
                                  • Additionally, the author mentions Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun meeting with FAA chief Mike Whitaker next week after his visit to Renton, Washington and how this is part of their efforts to rebuild trust following the 20-month grounding of the 737 MAX. This implies that there was a financial impact on Boeing due to the incident which could be seen as an example of monetary bias.
                                    • The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by referring to 'white supremacists' who celebrated a reference to racist conspiracy theories in an X-post from another platform
                                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                      The author of this article may have conflicts of interest on the topics related to Boeing 737 MAX program, production facility in Renton, Washington, Alaska Airlines MAX 9 accident and FAA audit. The author does not disclose any potential competing loyalties or obligations that could compromise his objectivity and impartiality.
                                      • David Shepardson wrote: 'Boeing has been working with the FAA, which certified the plane, as well as other global regulators to support return to service of MAX.' This sentence implies that Boeing is cooperating with the authorities to resolve the safety issues and regain public trust. However, it does not mention any criticism or scrutiny from external sources.
                                        • David Shepardson wrote: 'Boeing said in a memo to employees that Clark will be replaced by Stan Deal, who has been with the company since 1986 and most recently led Boeing's defense, space & security operations.' This sentence introduces a new leader for the program. However, it does not provide any information on his qualifications or experience related to the 737 MAX issue.
                                          • David Shepardson wrote: 'Boeing said in a statement on Monday that Alaska Airlines has decided to continue flying its 737 MAX fleet.' This sentence reports on the decision of one of Boeing's customers. However, it does not provide any context or details on why Alaska Airlines chose to keep flying the planes or how they addressed any safety concerns.
                                            • David Shepardson wrote: 'Boeing said in a statement on Monday that Ed Clark has decided to leave the company after 10 years.' This sentence focuses on the personal decision of Ed Clark and his tenure at Boeing. However, it does not address any potential conflicts of interest or consequences for leaving the program amidst controversy.
                                              • David Shepardson wrote: 'Boeing said in a statement that Alaska Airlines has been flying its 737 MAX fleet since December and is confident in their safety.' This sentence expresses the confidence of one of Boeing's customers. However, it does not cite any evidence or data to support this claim.
                                                • David Shepardson wrote: 'Boeing said in a statement that Alaska Airlines has been flying its 737 MAX fleet since December and is confident in their safety.' This sentence repeats some of the points from his previous sentences. However, it does not provide any new or relevant information on the topic.
                                                  • David Shepardson wrote: 'Boeing said in a statement that Alaska Airlines has been working closely with regulators and Boeing to ensure safe operations of its 737 MAX fleet.' This sentence echoes some of the points from his previous sentence. However, it does not mention any dissatisfaction or pressure from other customers or stakeholders.
                                                    • David Shepardson wrote: 'Boeing said in a statement that Alaska Airlines has been working with regulators and Boeing on additional quality assurance measures for its 737 MAX fleet.' This sentence indicates some actions taken by one of Boeing's customers. However, it does not specify what these measures are or how they differ from the existing standards.
                                                      • David Shepardson wrote: 'Boeing said in a statement that Alaska Airlines has been working with regulators and Boeing to ensure safe operations of its 737 MAX fleet.' This sentence repeats some of the points from his previous sentences. However, it does not provide any new or relevant information on the topic.
                                                        • David Shepardson wrote: 'Boeing said in its memo that Deal and other leaders have been working closely with customers to minimize disruption.' This sentence suggests that Boeing is trying to maintain good relations with its clients. However, it does not mention any accountability or responsibility for the accidents or defects.
                                                          • David Shepardson wrote: 'Boeing said in its memo that Deal will lead a newly created office of compensation and crisis management.' This sentence reveals some changes within Boeing's structure. However, it does not explain how these changes will affect the 737 MAX program or address any potential liabilities or risks.