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New Scientist recommends Downfall: The case against Boeing

The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week

By Christie Taylor

31 January 2024

Still from Downfall

Downfall

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I’ve been watching Downfall: The case against Boeing, a Netflix documentary about problems with Boeing’s 737 Max 8 airliner that led to two crashes, in 2018 and 2019, killing a total of 346 people.

None of which is likely to alleviate new anxieties after the mid-air blowout of a fuselage panel on a Boeing 737 Max 9 last month, leading to loose bolts being found on other Max 9s. In fact, it adds wrath as you learn the full extent of how a trusted and respected company responded to demands from investors for constant growth.

Thankfully, I have…

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