CHICAGO- United Airlines (UA) CEO Scott Kirby expresses renewed confidence in Boeing’s recovery following a lunch meeting with new Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg.
Kirby believes Boeing will rebound faster than anticipated under Ortberg’s leadership.
United CEO Lunch with Boeing
Kirby praises Ortberg’s engineering background from Rockwell Collins and his commitment to engaging with frontline teams in Seattle. He notes Ortberg’s understanding of necessary cultural changes and dedication to listening to employees and customers.
This positive outlook marks a shift from Kirby’s recent calls for new competition in the U.S. aerospace industry, following Boeing’s 737 Max 9 door plug incident. The crisis led to former CEO Dave Calhoun’s departure and raised concerns about Boeing’s future.
Kirby now expresses faith in Boeing’s 170,000+ employees, citing their expertise and commitment. He affirms Ortberg as the right leader to restore Boeing’s global reputation and industry standing.
First Day Work at Office
Boeing’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, announces his decision to work from the company’s Seattle offices, marking a significant shift in leadership strategy. This move brings the CEO back to Boeing’s original home of 85 years, departing from the corporate headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
Ortberg communicates his relocation plan in a staff memo, emphasizing the need to restore trust in Boeing’s commercial aircraft business. He stresses the importance of proximity to production lines and development programs, citing the complexity of Boeing’s operations.
The CEO plans to be based in Seattle to maintain close oversight of commercial airplane programs. Ortberg’s immediate agenda includes visiting the Renton, Washington factory, where Boeing manufactures the 737 Max aircraft line, which has faced recent challenges.
This relocation addresses criticisms that Boeing’s 2001 headquarters move to Chicago distanced leadership from production processes. Critics argue this shift prioritized financial results over manufacturing quality.
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