Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun speaks briefly to reporters as he arrives for a meeting at the office of Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 24, 2024.
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will testify before a Senate panel on June 18 to answer lawmakers’ questions about whistleblower allegations and quality control at the aircraft manufacturer while it was Resolve a safety crisis.
“I look forward to Mr. Calhoun’s testimony, which is a necessary step to meaningfully address Boeing’s failures, restore public trust and restore the company’s central role in America’s economy and defense.” , Chairman of the Senate Standing Subcommittee on Investigations.
“Years of putting profits above safety, stock price above quality, and production speed above responsibility have brought Boeing to this point where they must pay the price and their empty promises are no more,” he said. can exist anymore.”
The hearing comes after a company engineer alleged Boeing’s assembly of 787 Dreamliners put undue stress on the planes and shortened their lifespan, Boeing alleges called incorrect. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
Boeing said in a statement: “We welcome the opportunity to appear before the Subcommittee to share the actions we have taken and will continue to take to enhance safety and quality, while ensuring that commercial air travel remains the safest form of transportation.” “We are committed to promoting a culture of accountability and transparency while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.”
Boeing is trying to regain its footing after two deadly crashes of its best-selling 737 Max in 2018 and 2019. But a door plug popped open on the nearly new 737 Max 9 during a time. Alaska Airlines The January flight brought new scrutiny to the manufacturer from lawmakers and the FAA.
Calhoun said in March he would step down at the end of the year, part of a widespread leadership change at the aircraft manufacturer.
