Read case studies 71De Havillands Falling Comet How could ri

Read case studies 7.1-De Havilland’s Falling Comet. How could risk management have aided in the development of the common?

Solution

The aircraft produced by the company was innovative and radical in a number of ways which may have led to being intimidated by the change in technology. The original Comet had radical design elements and innovative features, (like square windows and pressurized cabin) any one of them could be an innovative step towards growth of the firm. The launch of new aircraft with new features without actual and proper testing was a disaster. The company did not take risk management measures by not testing the new design and technology.