Question

In a June 2024 Congressional hearing, this company’s then-CEO Dave Calhoun was asked “Why haven’t you resigned?” (10[1])and was accused of leading this company (10[1])on a “hollow shell” (10[1])of promises. John Barnett claimed that this company intentionally allowed defective parts to go missing (10[2])at its North Charleston (10[1])plant. (10[3])A test craft manufactured (10[1])by this company experienced malfunctioning thrusters in June (10[1])2024, leaving two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. In July 2024, this company pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. for its role in two fatal crashes. For 10 points, name this aerospace company that manufactures the 737 MAX series. ■END■

ANSWER: Boeing [or The Boeing Company]
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2024 ACF Fall at CornellfallY9100%0%22%43.00
2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY8100%0%0%38.63
2024 ACF Fall at WashingtonfallY6100%0%0%37.00
2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY11100%0%0%40.64
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY1090%0%10%36.33
2024 ACF Fall at Claremont CollegesfallY5100%0%0%45.20
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY8100%0%0%35.50
2024 ACF Fall at IllinoisfallY9100%0%0%42.89

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