Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun addressed the seriousness of the company’s quality issues during a US Senate hearing, while sitting behind him were relatives of victims who lost their lives in crashes involving Boeing planes. They held photos of their loved ones and signs calling for accountability.
Calhoun rose to apologize “on behalf of all Boeing employees around the world” for the tragic loss experienced by the families present. He emphasized the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability while increasing investment in its workforce to prevent such incidents from happening again.
This was the first time Calhoun had been publicly questioned since a Boeing 737 Max 9 lost a part mid-flight on January 5, with a preliminary report from the American National Transportation Safety Board attributing fault to Boeing due to several bolts not being properly installed. This incident was one of many that the company has faced in recent years.
In 2020, Calhoun took on the role of CEO at Boeing, a company he had been with for over a decade, with the goal of addressing the aftermath of the two major crashes. Earlier this year, it was announced that Calhoun would retire at the end of the year, leaving behind a legacy of working towards improving Boeing’s standards and practices.
