Boeing 737 MAX: Internal documents reveal staff mocking regulators, management
11 January 2020 |
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The disclosed emails and messages are yet another embarrassment for the US aircraft manufacturer after two deadly crashes. Employees said they could mislead regulators to get the now-grounded 737 MAX certified.
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