Boeing taps Kelly Ortberg as new CEO following mid-air blowout fiasco
BABoeing(BA) New York Post·2024-07-31 22:24

Boeing announced Wednesday it has tapped Robert “Kelly” Ortberg to replace outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun following a months-long search as the plane manufacturer struggles to bounce back from several safety crises — including the midair blowout of a door panel. Ortberg, a longtime aerospace industry veteran, faces a multitude of issues, including reviving jet production and rebuilding trust with regulators, the industry and the public. He will start on Aug. 8.The 64-year-old Ortberg previously led aviation comp ...