Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to Step Down Amid Ongoing Safety Problems
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, along with the chairman and head of the commercial airplane unit, will be leaving the company. Larry Kellner, the chairman, will not stand for re-election and will be succeeded by former Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf. Stan Deal, CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, is retiring and will be replaced by Stephanie Pope, the current chief operating officer. Boeing has faced numerous safety problems over the past five years, including two fatal crashes of the 737 Max and recent incidents like a door plug blowing out of an Alaska Airlines 737 Max. The decision to leave was Calhoun's choice, and he plans to stay on through the end of the year to address the issues and make necessary changes. The airlines that depend on Boeing have expressed disappointment in the quality of ...
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