Why are new Boeing-designed planes experiencing safety issues? Like the 737-Max and the Dreamliner-787? While it's true that some incidents have occurred, such as engines exploding at takeoff or exit doors opening mid-flight, it's important to note that these are rare occurrences in the context of the vast number of flights Boeing planes undertake.
One horror flight story described a female passenger partially sucked out of a blown-out 737-Max window in mid-air and passengers pulling her back into the plane. She was wearing her seatbelt.
Why?
The Boeing 747 was a sweetheart of a plane—even the beautiful Air Force One is a 747. It is safe, reliable, and durable. Sure, it required a long takeoff—count slowly to 70, then finally wheels up. But it took off, and passengers looked forward to a safe flight to their destination.
Airlines boast that they have larger planes, which can carry more passengers to every part of the world at lower prices. The new planes are also more fuel efficient.
It's like selling the new design of this year's Hermes bag/purse. Some women invest yearly in this $10,000 ticket for this year's Hermes bag/purse and follow the purchase with the trendy style of keeping the bag/purse open. Silly? Amen.
Why didn't Boeing prioritize retrofitting the 747 for improved efficiency and safety? Instead of starting from scratch with the Dream Liner design, Boeing could have enhanced the 747 with the same new systems. Is this a case of progress, or does each Boeing chief executive want their own unique plane design?
Air Force One note: LOOK, HOT-SHOT, I'M HANDSOME, NOT BEAUTIFUL.
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