Chris Isidore,
Chris Isidore is a senior writer for CNN Business who covers organized labor, the auto industry and a whole lot more. He has written extensively on strikes and unions in recent years.
38%
The Daily's Verdict
This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.
Bias
70%
Examples:
- The author says ‗Boeing needs to take action here.‗
- The author uses language that dehumanizes Boeing by saying ‘this keeps happening at Boeing’
- The author uses language that demonizes Boeing by saying ‘this means for Boeing’s orders for the 737 Max 10’
Conflicts of Interest
30%
Examples:
- Boeing is facing a major crisis with the grounding of its flagship aircraft, the 737 Max. The company has been under intense scrutiny since two fatal crashes in October and March 2018.
- The author uses language that dehumanizes Boeing by saying ‘this keeps happening at Boeing’
Contradictions
5%
Examples:
- The author states that United Airlines is losing patience with Boeing but then quotes Scott Kirby saying they need Boeing to succeed and have been having consistent manufacturing challenges. This contradicts the statement made earlier about losing patience.
Deceptions
5%
Examples:
- The author states that United Airlines is losing patience with Boeing but then quotes Scott Kirby saying they need Boeing to succeed and have been having consistent manufacturing challenges. This contradicts the statement made earlier about losing patience.
Recent Articles
Boeing CEO Apologizes for Hidden Nonconforming Parts in 737 Max Jets at Senate Hearing
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun testified before the Senate on June 18, 2024, addressing safety lapses and hidden evidence of nonconforming parts in Boeing's 737 Max jets. Calhoun apologized to crash victims' families for company mistakes. 
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to Face Senate Scrutiny Over Safety Culture Amid Investigations
Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun faces intense scrutiny from US senators as investigations into the company's safety culture and production issues continue. Calhoun will acknowledge shortfalls in Boeing's culture and factories, reiterate strict policies to prevent retaliation against safety whistleblowers, and provide updates on progress following near-catastrophic accidents on 737 Max aircraft. The hearing comes amid ongoing investigations from federal agencies, probes from the Justice Department and Congress, and criticism for past safety and quality control issues. 
Tesla Recalls Nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks Due to Defective Accelerator Pedals: Soap Used as Lubricant in Austin Factory Identified as Cause
Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024Tesla recalls 4,000 Cybertrucks due to a defect in the accelerator pedal caused by soap used as lubricant during assembly. Affected vehicles manufactured from November 2023 to April 2024 may unintentionally accelerate, increasing crash risk. Tesla will replace or rework the pedals for free and has reported no deaths or injuries. 
Boeing Under Investigation: Whistleblower Raises Concerns Over Structural Integrity of 787 and 777 Aircraft
Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024A whistleblower has raised concerns about the structural integrity of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and 777 aircraft, claiming that the assembly process puts excessive stress on airplane joints. The FAA is investigating these allegations, which come at a time when Boeing is already under scrutiny for a door plug incident on a 737 Max plane. Boeing has denied the allegations and said its planes have long service lives, but the CEO has been invited to testify at a Senate hearing on April 17. 
Boeing in Talks to Buy Spirit AeroSystems Amid Quality Control Issues
Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024Boeing is in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, a major supplier that was previously part of Boeing and involved in an Alaska Airlines mid-air door plug blowout. The deal would bring together thousands of workers and decades of shared expertise between the two companies. However, concerns about quality control issues at Spirit AeroSystems have disrupted production and delivery of popular Boeing jetliners including 737s and 787s. FAA Reviews Boeing Manufacturing Amid Safety Concerns
Broke On: Thursday, 22 February 2024The FAA is reviewing manufacturing at Boeing and has placed inspectors in the company's 737 plant to look for gaps in quality during the manufacturing process. The agency believes that changes must be made in how it oversees aircraft manufacturers, as they are not paying enough attention to safety under pressure from airlines to produce large numbers of planes. 
Boeing to rework 50 planes due to design flaw in 737 Max jets production
Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024Boeing faces new problem with 737 Max jets, must rework 50 planes after internal memo reveals holes not drilled to spec. The issue is linked to the design flaw that caused two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, killing 346 people. 
Alaska Airlines Estimates $150 Million Loss from Grounding 737 Max 9 Jets
Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024Alaska Airlines estimates loss from grounding 737 Max 9 jets at $150 million. FAA ordered grounding after January incident where door plug blew off Alaska flight, leaving gaping hole in side of plane. Inspections on all 737-9 Max to be completed by next week and flights may resume as early as Friday. 
United Airlines CEO Frustrated with Boeing Over Manufacturing Problems Grounding Planes Indefinitely
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024United Airlines CEO criticizes Boeing for Max 9 grounding and delayed deliveries of new planes.