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Boeing CEO to Address 'Serious Missteps' and Reforms at Senate Hearing

Kelly Ortberg will testify on the company's sweeping cultural and operational changes following safety failures, legal challenges, and financial losses.

The logo of Boeing company is displayed at the Australian International Airshow in Avalon, Australia March 26, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
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Overview

  • Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg will testify before U.S. lawmakers about the company's safety failures, including the 737 MAX crashes and a 2024 mid-air emergency.
  • Ortberg will highlight Boeing's implementation of a new Safety Management System to proactively address risks and improve safety across operations.
  • The FAA's production cap on the 737 MAX remains in place following quality control issues, including a 2024 incident involving missing bolts on an aircraft.
  • Boeing faces ongoing legal challenges, including a pending trial related to its 2024 criminal fraud plea and a $3.9 billion loss reported in early 2025.
  • The company is working to finalize its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems to enhance performance and quality for its commercial and defense sectors.