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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to Step Down Amid Continued Safety Concerns

Calhoun's resignation follows a series of incidents raising questions about Boeing's commitment to safety and its corporate culture.

  • Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to resign at year's end, marking the second CEO departure since the 737 Max crises.
  • Under Calhoun's leadership, Boeing addressed safety concerns and made significant changes, but recent incidents and negative press have continued.
  • The Alaska Airlines incident, involving a 737 Max 9 missing key bolts, has reignited concerns over Boeing's commitment to safety.
  • Critics argue Boeing's culture prioritizes profit over safety, a claim supported by negative media coverage and dissatisfaction among airline CEOs.
  • Boeing's safety and production issues are part of broader criticisms of capitalist practices undermining safety and workers' rights.
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