Airline Leaders To Meet With Boeing's Chair Over Safety Concerns, Reportedly Skipping CEO In High-Stakes Talks
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Major airline executives plan to meet with Boeing's board chair Larry Kellner to discuss recent safety issues, excluding CEO David Calhoun from the talks. The concerns stem from an Alaska Air Group Inc mid-air incident and ongoing production challenges. The decision to bypass the CEO for discussions with Kellner, a former airline CEO, signals potential dissatisfaction with Boeing's leadership. The FAA has emphasized the need for safety and quality improvements at Boeing.
March 22, 2024 | 1:20 pm
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Alaska Air Group Inc involved in a mid-air incident, part of the discussions between Boeing and airline executives over safety concerns.
The mid-air incident involving Alaska Air is a focal point of the safety discussions with Boeing, which could raise concerns about the airline's safety perception among passengers and investors, potentially leading to a short-term negative impact on ALK's stock price.
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Boeing faces discussions with major airline executives over safety concerns, excluding CEO David Calhoun, signaling potential leadership dissatisfaction.
The exclusion of Boeing's CEO from crucial safety discussions with airline executives, coupled with the FAA's emphasis on safety improvements, suggests a negative outlook for Boeing's leadership and could impact investor confidence, potentially leading to a short-term negative impact on BA's stock price.
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