All in all, yikes. The messages corroborate what has been trickling out for months: Boeing was playing fast and loose with passenger safety despite worrying indicators. "We regret the content of these communications, and apologize to the F.A.A., Congress, our airline customers and to the flying public for them," Boeing said in a statement to Congress about the newly disclosed messages. "The language used in these communications, and some of the sentiments they express, are inconsistent with Boeing values, and the company is taking appropriate action in response. This will ultimately include disciplinary or other personnel action, once the necessary reviews are completed."