Pete Buttigieg Calls for Major Cultural Overhaul at Boeing

The outgoing transportation secretary highlights ongoing issues at the aerospace giant, citing safety concerns and leadership challenges.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized the need for a 'profound culture change' at Boeing, calling its progress a 'work in progress.'
The remarks follow a turbulent year for Boeing, including a seven-week strike and a high-profile safety incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9.
A missing door panel on a 737 MAX 9 in January 2024 led to FAA-imposed production limits and the resignation of former CEO Dave Calhoun.
New CEO Kelly Ortberg, appointed in August 2024, has pledged to rebuild the company’s culture by prioritizing safety, quality, and accountability.
Buttigieg expressed hope that the incoming administration under President-elect Donald Trump will continue to prioritize Boeing's reforms.