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How Boeing's Factory Workers Build the 737 Max
In this episode, Lucas and Luna take you inside Boeing's Renton factory to understand how the 737 Max is assembled. They focus on the specific challenges of managing a 60-jet-per-month production line, the role of unionized workers, and how Boeing's push for speed clashed with quality. The episode grounds the discussion in the lessons from the Alaska Airlines door plug incident and the current pace of production in 2026. It's a look at the human side of aerospace manufacturing, where thousands of mechanics earn $40 an hour and work with tight tolerances. The hosts discuss how…
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