Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, other senior executives to step down after series of high-profile safety incidents
Antitrust crackdown looms over Big Tech: How Apple, Google are likely staring at break-up orders in US and EU Dave Calhoun assumed the role of chief executive in early 2020 following the ousting of his predecessor, Dennis Muilenburg, in the wake of a significant scandal. This scandal unfolded when two new 737 Max aircraft were involved in nearly identical accidents within five months, resulting in the tragic loss of 346 passengers and crew.
Upon taking office, Calhoun pledged to enhance Boeing's safety culture and restore trust in the company. Nevertheless, in January of this year, a decommissioned emergency exit door was forcefully dislodged from a recently manufactured Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max shortly after departing from Portland International Airport.
According to an initial assessment by the US National Transportation Safety Board, four bolts intended to fasten the door securely to the aircraft were found to be absent. Reportedly, Boeing is under scrutiny for potential criminal charges regarding the incident and is also facing lawsuits from passengers who were on board the plane.
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