Listen

Description

Boeing announced significant leadership changes following a series of safety concerns, including the mid-flight door panel incident on a 737 Max 9 plane flown by Alaska Airlines. CEO Dave Calhoun will step down after 2024, with Stan Deal, CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, retiring immediately, and Stephanie Pope taking his place. The board chair will also not seek reelection, with Steve Mollenkopf leading the search for a new chair. This follows past CEO changes due to Boeing disasters, such as Calhoun replacing Dennis Muilenburg after the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes. Boeing faces potential legal action after missing bolts were found in the plane involved in the January incident, as they work to resolve manufacturing flaws highlighted by the FAA. These changes mark a pivotal moment for Boeing amidst ongoing safety challenges.

Boeing CEO, other executives stepping down amid safety crisis

Boeing CEO to step down in broader management shakeup after blowout of a panel on a 737 Max

Boeing C.E.O. to Step Down in Major Reshuffle at Embattled Plane Maker