Boeing fails as an aircraft manufacturer IMO when they they are no longer making new planes and choose the Frankenstein methodology. Taking systems here and ideas there and fitting round pegs to square holes figuratively speaking. Engineering from ground up is easier (yes slightly more costly) for engineers than modifying an existing system while at the same time accounting for unintended second order effects. (ie failed MCAS)

Their production and systems engineering processes are failing to catch errors. The KC-46 built with 767 airframe and Dreamliner glass is YEARS late and had set backs with finding tools in the plane at AF bases not found in QC after assembly at the plant. How do you not have a basic tool inventory process? And now we’re seeing the boom operator or ARO as they call them now can’t even see properly at close range with the new boom operator station being done via television through a camera that won’t focus properly. AF has stated its too risky to train with and they will only refuel with it in time of war until Boeing fixes it.

And as for the MAX 10, MCAS or not, with its new jackknifing gear built yet again in Frankenstein fashion, after the fact to accommodate a longer plane taller nose gear, well, what could go wrong??? Granted it’s mechanical and at least the pilots should be able to do something about a malfunction should it occur.

I’m really hopefully Boeing gets their act together on the backside of this debacle but if adverse consequences aren’t there, the powers that be will do it over and over again.