David Calhoun assumed the role of Boeing’s CEO only one week ago, but his plate of problems was already full because of the chaos surrounding the company’s beleaguered 737 Max. Recent news following the ousting of Calhoun’s predecessor Dennis Muilenburg has only continued to darken the credibility cloud hanging over the company. Some industry sources are skeptical however that David Calhoun, a longtime Boeing board member, is the person to pull the company out of the hole it has dug itself into.
Boeing’s Calhoun Faces a Host of Issues
Key Takeaways:
- David Calhoun takes over as Boeing CEO facing an already severe 737 Max crisis, with skepticism surrounding his ability to lead the company's recovery given his prior board involvement.
- The 737 Max continues to battle technical challenges, including planned MCAS test flights and newly identified wiring flaws, alongside Boeing's reversal on mandatory simulator training for pilots.
- Recent internal communications revealed a "troubling disregard for safety" by some Boeing employees concerning the 737 Max, sparking congressional outrage and calls for reforms in aviation safety laws.
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