Boeing Discloses Increased Executive Perks for Personal Jet Use
Boeing has revised the reported costs of personal air travel for top executives, revealing significant underreporting in previous years.
- Boeing's internal review found that executives, including CEO David Calhoun, used company jets for personal travel, amounting to over $500,000 in misclassified expenses.
- The revised figures show a marked increase in perks for executives, with costs for personal flights in 2021 and 2022 underreported by $546,000.
- CEO Calhoun's total compensation for 2023 was reported at $32.8 million, including $514,000 for personal flights, amid scrutiny over executive travel habits.
- The disclosure follows a Wall Street Journal investigation and subsequent IRS plans to audit executive jet use, highlighting discrepancies in reporting.
- Boeing faces ongoing challenges, including safety incidents and financial losses, as it navigates transparency and compliance issues.
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