Now Boeing is confronted with an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and months of congressional and media scrutiny, and the options for Calhoun and his team aren’t alluring.
Back in October, Boeing Co. Chief Executive Officer Dave Calhoun sought to rally employees reeling from a manufacturing setback, this time involving wrongly drilled holes in a crucial aircraft section.
Boeing s recent incident involving a 737 Max 9 aircraft has intensified the aviation giant s crisis, triggering an FAA investigation and raising questions about its safety and quality control. The incident, along with previous issues and the tarnished reputation from the 737 Max crashes, has led to calls for a comprehensive rethink of Boeing s operations. The company faces strategic decisions about the future of the 737 Max program, its relationship with Spirit AeroSystems, and the need for a safety-focused reset to regain trust. Boeing s woes underscore the challenges ahead for the once-revered aerospace manufacturer.
Back in October, Boeing Co. Chief Executive Officer Dave Calhoun sought to rally employees reeling from a manufacturing setback, this time involving wrongly drilled holes in a crucial aircraft section yet another blow to a company that once enjoyed a sterling reputation for building awesome flying machines. "I have heard those outside our company wondering if we've lost a