Why has Boeing been in the news so much?

April 8, 2024

Over the weekend, a Boeing plane turned around after an engine cover fell off during takeoff from the U.S. city of Denver. It’s just the latest in a string of recent incidents involving Boeing aircraft.

In a memo to employees last month, outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun said “the eyes of the world are on us”. Today on the podcast, we'll explain exactly what has happened to Boeing planes lately, and why it's got the world talking. 

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson

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Why has Boeing been in the news so much?