The Origins of Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis

<p>Two crashes involving Boeing 737 Max jets have been linked to a software system that helped send the planes into a deadly nose-dive. Our colleague investigated what federal regulators responsible for ensuring the safety of the jets knew about that system. Guest: Natalie Kitroeff, a business reporter for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/thedaily" target="_blank">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. </p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>A Times investigation found that the Federal Aviation Administration’s regulatory process, which gave Boeing significant oversight authority, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/27/business/boeing-737-max-faa.html?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank">compromised the safety of the 737 Max</a>.</li></ul>