Boeing Faces Ongoing Scrutiny, Though Not All Incidents Are Its Fault

Boeing has made serious engineering mistakes like the MCAS system on the 737 MAX. But not every issue with a Boeing plane is Boeing's fault.

Media hype and scrutiny on Boeing planes is distorting the reality. Minor technical issues happen on thousands of routine flights, on Boeing and Airbus planes.

The recent Southwest engine cover incident seems to be a maintenance issue rather than a design or manufacturing defect by Boeing. After years of airline service, maintenance is the airline's responsibility.

Still, Boeing needs to improve its engineering culture that has prioritized profits over safety and quality. The company has lost trust.

While Boeing deserves scrutiny, not every minor aircraft incident implies a systemic Boeing failure. Responsible investigation, not media hype, determines true culpability.