In a recent US Senate hearing, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun publicly addressed the seriousness of the situation and noted the progress that has been made. Behind him sat the relatives of victims who lost their lives in crashes involving Boeing planes in 2018 and 2019, holding photos of their loved ones and signs calling for accountability.
The hearing began with Calhoun rising 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 marked the first time Calhoun was 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
