Boeing CEO David Calhoun says the airline is now “a different company” wants to be open and transparent with regulators: “in tune with the fleet and then transparent about it.”
Boeing has faced market share losses to Airbus, a decline in share price, and intensified scrutiny from U.S. regulators and the Justice Department following safety incidents, with Calhoun highlighting the company’s focus on safety, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
Speaking at Berlin air show, Mr Calhoun stated that the company’s board will decide his successor as part of a management shakeup prompted by safety concerns, including a January incident with an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX plane.
Calhoun supports Stephanie Pope, head of Boeing’s commercial division, for the CEO role, while others have called for a new executive with CEO and engineering experience.
Despite challenges, Calhoun is committed to guiding Boeing through its recovery and expressed willingness to support whoever is chosen for the CEO position.
