Flying Blind is an investigative account of the Boeing 737 MAX disasters and the corporate decisions that contributed to them. Peter Robison examines Boeing's transformation from an engineering-driven company into one increasingly focused on cost-cutting, competition, shareholder returns, and production efficiency. The book traces the development of the 737 MAX and the decisions surrounding its design, certification, and pilot training.

The book also examines the 2018 Lion Air and 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crashes, the role of the MCAS flight-control system, regulatory oversight, Boeing's management culture, and the aftermath of the tragedies. It combines aviation reporting with a broader examination of corporate governance, engineering ethics, and business decision-making.