Boeing’s turbulent times got worse with three new problems taking off this week

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Boeing is facing three new problems this week in the latest string of troubles that have plagued the company in recent months. 

This week, Boeing has announced trouble with its 787 Dreamliner, reports of counterfeit materials being used on planes, and unusual, unsafe issues on a Southwest Airlines flight. Boeing’s troubles began earlier this year when door plugs blew out of an Alaska Airlines flight mid-air.

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