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:
- Boeing's new CEO, David Calhoun, takes over amidst the 737 Max crisis, facing technical issues like MCAS software and potential wiring flaws, and skepticism due to his long board tenure.
- Boeing has reversed its previous stance, now recommending simulator training for 737 Max pilots before the aircraft returns to service, despite earlier assurances to the contrary.
- Internal communications reveal a "troubling disregard for safety" among some Boeing employees concerning the 737 Max, leading to widespread congressional anger and calls for changes to aviation safety laws.
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