Boeing CEO Faces Senate Subcommittee amid Mounting Safety Concerns
Boeing CEO David Calhoun faced tough questioning at the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations regarding safety concerns and ongoing investigations by authorities. A scathing report revealed that Boeing had lost track of substandard aircraft parts and put manufacturing workers in charge of quality inspections, leading to safety lapses. The hearing marked Calhoun’s first appearance before Congress since a recent incident involving a 737 MAX jet.
During the hearing, Calhoun apologized to the families of victims of the 737 MAX crashes, acknowledging the tragic losses. He came under fire for Boeing’s safety violations, lack of oversight, and whistleblower retaliation. Aviation safety advocate Nadia Milleron, who lost her daughter in one of the crashes, called for criminal prosecutions of Boeing executives.
Mileron, now running for Congress, highlighted the need for accountability and a shift in Boeing’s corporate culture to prioritize safety over profits. She emphasized the importance of enforcing compliance measures and strict oversight to prevent further safety issues. The call for criminal prosecutions and financial penalties against Boeing aims to hold the company accountable and ensure a focus on producing safe aircraft.