Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun faced a fiery showdown with U.S. lawmakers this week as whistleblowers exposed years of safety shortcuts linked to crashes and emergency landings involving the 737 Max jets. The hearing felt like a final exam for Calhoun, who’ll step down later this year amid mounting public distrust.
🔍 Lawmakers grilled Calhoun over reports that Boeing prioritized profits over safety protocols – a pattern connected to tragic accidents like the 2018 Lion Air and 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crashes. One senator called the company’s culture a 'broken safety compass.'
✈️ Why it matters: With Boeing planes transporting millions globally, the revelations have travelers and aviation experts demanding tighter oversight. New claims suggest quality control issues persisted even after the 737 Max was cleared to fly again in 2020.
Calhoun apologized to victims’ families during the hearing but defended Boeing’s 'progress' on safety reforms. Critics argue the company needs more than a leadership change – it needs a complete cultural reboot.
