Boeing's 737 Max is facing a crisis, with the company struggling to recover from issues with the aircraft. The problems with the 737 Max may have originated from more than 25 years ago and involve a combination of factors, including a regulator relaxing its oversight and a hidden software flaw. The safety of the 737 Max is still a topic of discussion, with one regulator stating that the aircraft is safe, while the company continues to address the ongoing crisis.