Boeing CEO Testifies on Safety Reforms and Production Stability

Kelly Ortberg acknowledges past failures and outlines efforts to restore trust during Senate Commerce Committee hearing.

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg testified before the Senate Commerce Committee, admitting to 'serious missteps' in safety and manufacturing practices.
Ortberg emphasized the company's ongoing cultural and structural reforms, including the implementation of a new Safety Management System to proactively manage risks.
The FAA's production cap of 38 planes per month on the 737 Max remains in place following the January 2024 mid-air door plug blowout incident caused by missing bolts.
Ortberg stated that Boeing will not increase production until its manufacturing systems achieve stability, prioritizing long-term safety and quality improvements.
Despite ongoing scrutiny, Boeing recently secured a $20 billion U.S. Air Force contract to build next-generation fighter jets, signaling confidence in its defense capabilities.