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The fallout from the crash crises resulted in a massive operational and financial crisis at Boeing. To address the significant public relations disaster caused by the missed safety measures, Boeing slowed down its manufacturing processes. However, this subsequently led to cash burn, as the company relies heavily on aircraft deliveries for revenue. The various challenges Boeing faced manifested further earlier this year when an alarming safety incident occurred involving an Alaska Airlines flight. The failure of a door plug at 16,000 feet, attributed to poor manufacturing practices, raised flags about the effectiveness of Boeing's assembly processes and their adherence to safety regulations.