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> In a statement, Boeing said it recommended to the Federal Aviation Administration that the 737 Max be grounded "out of an abundance of caution and in order to

> In a statement, Boeing said it recommended to the Federal Aviation Administration that the 737 Max be grounded "out of an abundance of caution and in order to reassure the flying public of the aircraft's safety." A company is recommending to their regulator that the regulator take action against them. That is a pretty solid indicator that the lawyers have a rough idea of potential liability and are now trying to mitigate damages.

stochastic_monk 8y ago
A day after personally calling the president to ask him to prevent the regulator from taking action. This is just a bad attempt at saving face.
- jtuente 8y ago
  Since the grounding has affected search queries, could you help me with a citation?
  - ceejayoz 8y ago
    https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/12/business/boeing-737-grounding-faa.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/12/business/boeing-737-groun... > Early Tuesday, Dennis A. Muilenburg, the chief executive of Boeing, spoke to President Trump on the phone and made the case that the 737 Max planes should not be grounded in the United States, according to two people briefed on the conversation.
rootusrootus 8y ago
You make me almost want to feel bad for a corporation. Nothing Boeing can do or say will make some people happy.
- elliekelly 8y ago
  I was merely commenting on the rationale and strategy behind their decision as someone who has been in a similar position. Though in my case only bank accounts, not lives, were at risk. And for the record, I made the same call. It's not easy but I'm certainly not judging Boeing for weighing their options and moving forward with a strategy that gives the company the best chance at recovering from this mess.
pgwhalen 8y ago
Why “against?” Surely Boeing is on the same team as everyone in wanting prevent any further loss of life. If they believe there is a safety issue I’m sure they would encourage the FAA to take action so airlines were obliged to.
- elliekelly 8y ago
  When Boeing sells or leases the planes to the airlines there is almost certainly a clause in the agreement that represents & the warrants the plane is suitable for it's intended use: flying. An FAA declaration grounding the planes quite clearly means the planes aren't suitable to fly and Boeing will be on the hook to compensate the airlines for the costs associated with the groundings. We're talking millions of dollars a day. They also have thousands of outstanding orders for this model plane that are, at best significantly delayed and perhaps in jeopardy.

stochastic_monk 8y ago

A day after personally calling the president to ask him to prevent the regulator from taking action. This is just a bad attempt at saving face.

jtuente 8y ago
Since the grounding has affected search queries, could you help me with a citation?
- ceejayoz 8y ago
  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/12/business/boeing-737-grounding-faa.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/12/business/boeing-737-groun... > Early Tuesday, Dennis A. Muilenburg, the chief executive of Boeing, spoke to President Trump on the phone and made the case that the 737 Max planes should not be grounded in the United States, according to two people briefed on the conversation.

rootusrootus 8y ago

You make me almost want to feel bad for a corporation. Nothing Boeing can do or say will make some people happy.

elliekelly 8y ago
I was merely commenting on the rationale and strategy behind their decision as someone who has been in a similar position. Though in my case only bank accounts, not lives, were at risk. And for the record, I made the same call. It's not easy but I'm certainly not judging Boeing for weighing their options and moving forward with a strategy that gives the company the best chance at recovering from this mess.

pgwhalen 8y ago

Why “against?” Surely Boeing is on the same team as everyone in wanting prevent any further loss of life. If they believe there is a safety issue I’m sure they would encourage the FAA to take action so airlines were obliged to.

elliekelly 8y ago
When Boeing sells or leases the planes to the airlines there is almost certainly a clause in the agreement that represents & the warrants the plane is suitable for it's intended use: flying. An FAA declaration grounding the planes quite clearly means the planes aren't suitable to fly and Boeing will be on the hook to compensate the airlines for the costs associated with the groundings. We're talking millions of dollars a day. They also have thousands of outstanding orders for this model plane that are, at best significantly delayed and perhaps in jeopardy.