In a recent development, Emirates President Tim Clark has voiced concerns over Boeing Co.’s (NYSE:BA) recent 737 Max 9 incident, calling it a reflection of long-standing “quality control problems.”
What Happened: Clark expressed his apprehension over Boeing’s operational improvements in light of the Jan. 5 incident. During an interview with Bloomberg in Dubai on Monday, Clark noted that the issues at Boeing have been persistent and that the recent incident is an illustration of that.
"They've had quality control problems for a long time now, and this is just another manifestation of that,” he said.
"I think they're getting their act together now, but this doesn't help,” Clark added.
He also acknowledged that given the current duopoly in the civil aviation industry, airlines have limited alternatives.
Clark, who is known for holding both manufacturers and engine suppliers accountable for any perceived engineering shortcomings, mentioned that other aircraft producers have a long way to go to compete with the industry’s main players.
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