Lies, Coverup And A Fight For The Truth: What Boeing's Emails Tell Us

The transcript discusses the 737 Max accidents and Boeing's initial response, highlighting the company's internal communications that mocked the FAA and admitted to deceiving regulators. It covers the controversy over pilot training and simulator use, the role of the MCAS system in the crashes, and the leadership changes at Boeing, including the resignation of CEO Dennis Muilenburg. The new CEO, David Calhoun, aims to restore confidence in the company.

What was Boeing's initial stance regarding their contribution to the 737 Max crashes?

• They did not apologize for their contribution.

• They apologized for their contribution.

• They blamed the pilots entirely.

• They fully accepted responsibility.

What was the initial training requirement for 737 Max pilots?

• Online training only

• Minimal training referred to as level B1

• Full motion simulator training

• No training required

What critical system in the 737 Max was not well understood by pilots?

• Communication system

• Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS)

• Navigation system

• Autopilot system

What was the consequence of the MCAS system activating on bad information?

• The plane maintained altitude

• The plane's nose was pushed down, leading to crashes

• The plane's speed increased

• The plane's engines shut down

Who took over as Boeing's CEO after Dennis Muilenburg?

• Robert Brown

• David Calhoun

• Michael Johnson

• John Smith