Boeing Forces Out CEO Muilenburg Amid Ongoing 737 Max Crisis
Boeing's board of directors ousts CEO Dennis Muilenburg as the company struggles to recover from the fatal 737 Max crashes and the subsequent global grounding of the aircraft.
Boeing forces out CEO Dennis Muilenburg amid the ongoing crisis surrounding the 737 Max aircraft. The company's board of directors determines that a leadership change is necessary to restore public confidence and stabilize the manufacturer after two fatal crashes claim 346 lives.
Muilenburg faces intense criticism for his handling of the disaster and the delayed response to safety concerns. His departure comes just days after a botched test flight of Boeing's Starliner space capsule adds further pressure to the embattled aerospace giant.
The board appoints current Chairman David Calhoun to take over as chief executive in early January. This leadership shakeup represents Boeing's latest attempt to reset its public image and navigate the complex path toward getting the 737 Max back in the air.