Boeing Shake-Up: CEO Exits Amid Safety Crisis

Boeing's leadership is getting a major overhaul as CEO Dave Calhoun announces his resignation effective December 2024, following mounting pressure over safety concerns. The move comes after January's terrifying mid-air 737 MAX panel blowout – a scene straight out of a disaster movie – and multiple manufacturing controversies.

In a staff memo, Calhoun acknowledged the challenges: "The eyes of the world are on us… we will come through this moment better." The shakeup extends to the boardroom – Chairman Larry Kellner will also step down, signaling a clean sweep at the top .

This leadership pivot marks Boeing's latest attempt to regain public trust after its troubled MAX jets were involved in two fatal crashes between 2018-2019. While the company says safety is now its "forefront" priority, aviation watchdogs and travelers alike will be watching those factory floors .

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Boeing announces CEO Dave Calhoun will step down by year-end

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