Spinning it off was supposed to boost profits. Buying it back is supposed to help Boeing regain control of the process.

The airline’s had a bumpy ride since multitudes of passengers were stranded by bad weather and an aged computer system.

A century ago, U.S manufacturers were run by engineers. Now leadership suites are distant from factory floors, says journalist Jerry Useem.

United and Southwest have also paused hiring because of the delivery delays. Higher airfares could be on the way.

Another CEO at Boeing is out after its planes have faced a series of safety-related issues. Experts say flying is still safe, but the company culture needs an overhaul.

CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year following a series of mishaps from the plane maker.

Many travelers still prioritize the cost of travel over which airplane they will fly in.

Some trace Boeing’s problems back to the ’90s.

“The staffing for flight attendants, especially domestically, is at FAA minimums,” said Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. “Our jobs are harder than they’ve ever been.”

A door plug recently blew off a Max 9 plane, prompting concerns about whether fliers should board these planes.