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However, a pivotal moment in Boeing’s history occurred in 1997, when the company made a $14 billion acquisition of McDonnell Douglas. Although it was a sound business decision at the time, many industry experts argue it marked the beginning of a shift in corporate culture; moving from an engineer-focused company to one that increasingly prioritized shareholder interests. This cultural decay laid the groundwork for future troubles that would manifest in the Starliner project.