The real reason Boeing's new plane crashed twice

This isn’t just a computer bug. It’s a scandal.

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Two Boeing airplanes have fallen out of the air and crashed in the past six months. On the surface, this is a technical failure. But the real story is about a company's desire to beat their rival.

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