Posted 2/21/2024, 7:53:30 PM
Boeing Replaces 737 Max Leadership After Recent Incidents Raise Safety Concerns
- Boeing replaces head of 737 Max program, Ed Clark, as part of leadership shake-up after recent mishaps
- In January, door panel blew out midair on Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9, prompting emergency landing and FAA to ground planes
- Comes after 2 deadly 737 Max 8 crashes in 2018-2019 that killed 346 people and led to planes being grounded
- While airlines returned Max 9s to service after fixes, latest incident causes uncertainty about future Max orders
- Boeing changes meant to ensure quality and safety after customers demand and deserve no less