Boeing: A Turbulent History

Who founded Boeing and in what year?

• Charles Lindbergh in 1920

• George Conrad Westervelt in 1915

• William E. Boeing in 1916

• Howard Hughes in 1930

Which aircraft did Boeing develop in 1958 that marked the beginning of the commercial jet era?

• Boeing 777

• Boeing 737

• Boeing 747

• Boeing 707

What was Boeing's first major client?

• NASA

• The U.S. Military

• Pan Am Airlines

• Lockheed Martin

What significant change did Boeing undergo in 1929?

• Merged with McDonnell Douglas

• Entered the space exploration industry

• Changed its name to United Aircraft and Transport Corporation

• Started manufacturing helicopters

What was the cause of the Lion Air Flight 610 crash?

• Pilot error

• Engine failure

• Weather conditions

• Miscalibrated sensor

How did Boeing respond to the 737 Max crashes?

• Recalled all 737 Max planes for redesign

• Filed for bankruptcy

• Issued warnings to flight crews

• Grounded all 737 Max planes immediately

What was one of the major findings of the FAA's investigation into Boeing jets?

• No issues were found

• Numerous noncompliance issues

• All planes were deemed safe

• Boeing had the best safety record

What was the financial impact on Boeing due to the safety concerns and crashes?

• $5 billion in losses

• $50 billion in losses

• $31 billion in losses

• $10 billion in losses

What action did Boeing's CEO take in response to the growing safety concerns?

• Increased production

• Stepped down at the end of the year

• Launched a new aircraft model

• Merged with Airbus

What was one of the legal issues Boeing faced in 2017?

• Patent infringement

• Tax evasion

• Illegal hiring of government officials

• Environmental violations