Boeing, once a symbol of engineering excellence, has become synonymous with corporate greed and safety negligence. The 2018 and 2019 crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia, which killed 346 people, the Alaska Airlines flight’s door blowing off mid-air, and the recent emergency landing of Air India in Ahmedabad—all these incidents raise serious questions about Boeing’s reliability. This article exposes Boeing’s failures and their impact on India.
Boeing’s Criminal Negligence
The 2018 Lion Air and 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crashes of Boeing 737 Max planes were caused by a faulty software (MCAS), about which pilots were not informed. These accidents killed 346 people, yet Boeing hid the truth and misled the FAA. The company settled the matter with a $2.5 billion fine, but no one went to jail. Recent incidents, like the Alaska Airlines door panel blowout and the failure of Boeing’s Starliner capsule carrying Sunita Williams, have further questioned Boeing’s quality standards.
Whistleblower’s Mysterious Death
Over 30 whistleblower complaints have been filed against Boeing. John Barnett, a former employee who exposed the company’s safety flaws, was found dead in suspicious circumstances in 2024, on the day he was set to testify in court. This may not be a coincidence but a sign of Boeing’s attempts to conceal the truth.
Why the Silence in India?
Hundreds of Boeing planes operate in India, yet the DGCA conducts no stringent audits or public safety reports. The recent emergency landing of Air India’s flight AI379 in Ahmedabad sounds an alarm, but is India risking its citizens’ lives for profit? There’s no debate in Parliament, no accountability.
What Should Be Done?
India must immediately ground all Boeing aircraft and conduct third-party technical inspections. Parliamentary probes into Boeing’s contracts with Air India and other airlines are essential. Citizens’ lives must take precedence over profits. Boeing needs to understand that human lives in India are not a “routine disruption.”
Conclusion
Boeing’s repeated negligence and accidents narrate a tale of corporate crime. Whether it’s the 346 deaths or the Ahmedabad incident, these are not accidents but conspiracies of greed. India must wake up and hold Boeing accountable. Planes that fly on the graves of the dead do not carry human dreams but fuel fear.
