Boeing CEO To Step Down As Firm Faces Scrutiny Over Safety Incidents

"The eyes of the world are on us, and I know that we will come through this moment a better company," the CEO said in a letter to staff.

Boeing CEO To Step Down As Firm Faces Scrutiny Over Safety Incidents

Dave Calhoun will step down as Boeing's CEO amid increased scrutiny (File)

New York:

Boeing announced Monday that its CEO Dave Calhoun would leave his post as the aviation giant faces increased scrutiny after a series of safety incidents and manufacturing issues.

"The eyes of the world are on us, and I know that we will come through this moment a better company," Calhoun said in a letter to staff that referenced putting "safety and quality at the forefront of everything that we do."

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