Lufthansa CEO Criticizes Boeing Over Persistent Delivery Delays
Carsten Spohr voices frustration as Boeing struggles with production issues and safety concerns, impacting airline operations globally.
- Boeing faces ongoing delivery delays due to production slowdowns aimed at enhancing safety, impacting major airlines including Lufthansa.
- Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr describes the delays as 'extremely annoying' and costly, echoing concerns from other airline executives.
- Boeing's production challenges stem from a series of incidents and whistleblower accusations, prompting tighter FAA oversight.
- Despite the setbacks, Spohr remains hopeful that Boeing will resolve its issues, emphasizing the need for reliable competition in the aviation industry.
- Other airlines, like Emirates and Ryanair, also express dissatisfaction, highlighting the broader impact of Boeing's production delays on the aviation sector.