Most everyone has seen the failures within Boeing, both in its commercial aviation division and now its space flight division. I’m guessing this latest story should not be a surprise, seeing the depth of the issues in their commercial aviation division. But this is NOT about Boeing, as there are hundreds, if not tens of thousands, of organizations in this same shape… its just that their consequences have not caught up with their risky decision-making. But know this: it will catch up to them, and the people who will pay the ultimate price will be the men and women doing the dirty and dangerous work. From the workers building the space craft to those flying in it! Case in point…
NASA finally gives Boeing Starliner capsule a return date. But it will fly home without its crew
Earlier this month, NASA’s Office of Inspector General issued an ugly report highlighting significant failures (in both numbers and severity) to Boeing regarding its space flight program. Granted, this report is NOT about the problems the Starliner is experiencing rather it is in regards to the Space Launch System (SLS) Block 1B Development, called Artemis IV, that is scheduled to launch in September 2028.
As you read this report, imagine this audit being done on our Safety Management System (SMS) and how our SMS would be reflected in such an audit report.
