> And maybe stock owners shouldn’t hire non-engineers to run their aircraft firm. Stock owners are part of the problem. Stock is traded regularly and there's

> And maybe stock owners shouldn’t hire non-engineers to run their aircraft firm. Stock owners are part of the problem. Stock is traded regularly and there's nothing forcing the owner of a stock to remain the owner. Stock owners expect short term growth and quarterly returns, this motivates them to hire executives who will deliver. As soon as the company shows any signs of weakness they can either break it up or cash out and abandon it. * And the problem has been exacerbated by the Stock Market and the ease and speed with which stocks can be bought and sold.