aviation
March 26, 2024
By Iestyn Hartbrich
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Dave Calhoun, one of the most powerful managers in the aviation industry, is leaving. This is not the only change in leadership at the troubled aircraft manufacturer Boeing.
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The CEO of the US aircraft manufacturer Boeing, Dave Calhoun, is stepping down at the end of the year. The Airbus competitor announced this on Monday.
It is not the only resignation at the top of the company: In addition to Calhoun, Chairman of the Board of Directors Larry Kellner and the head of the commercial aircraft division, Stan Deal, are also leaving the company.
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Boeing with ongoing quality problems
The aircraft manufacturer Boeing is struggling with technical problems, especially with its best-selling aircraft, the 737 MAX. On January 5th, a part of the fuselage broke out of a flight with 170 passengers. Investigations revealed that four fastening bolts were missing.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is scrutinizing production and quality assurance at Boeing. Until further notice, the aircraft manufacturer is not allowed to build more than 38 737 MAX aircraft per month. In the first quarter alone, Boeing expects cash outflows of between $4 billion and $4.5 billion.