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business1 year ago•1 min saved

"Boeing's 737 MAX Program Chief Departs Amid Turmoil"

The head of Boeing's troubled 737 MAX program is leaving the company, with Katie Ringgold set to succeed Ed Clark as vice president and general manager for the program and the Renton, Washington factory. This management shakeup comes as Boeing faces continued scrutiny over its handling of the Alaska Airlines incident, prompting the company to enhance its focus on ensuring quality and safety requirements are met. Elizabeth Lund will take on the new role of senior vice president for BCA Quality, focusing on quality control and assurance.

via POLITICO|

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aviation1 year ago•2 min saved

"Boeing Replaces 737 Max Program Leader After Safety Incidents"

Boeing is replacing the head of its 737 Max program, Ed Clark, following the incident of a door plug blowing out of an Alaska Airlines flight last month. Katie Ringgold will take over as vice president and general manager of the 737 Max program and Renton site. The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report revealed that four bolts designed to prevent the door plug from falling off the plane were missing before the incident. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun took responsibility for the incident and the Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency airworthiness directive, temporarily grounding certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes.

via ABC News|

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