Elon Musk Sparks Controversy with Comments on DEI Hiring and Racist Tweets
Elon Musk criticized Boeing for allegedly prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring over safety management, following an incident where an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft's door blew off mid-flight. Boeing's 2022 SEC filing revealed a shift in incentive plans to reward leadership for hitting DEI targets, impacting their supply chain as well. The incident prompted the grounding of all Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft with plug doors by the FAA, as investigations continue.