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2020
FAA confirms potential Boeing 737 MAX wiring hazard
The FAA confirmed it was reviewing a previously unreported wiring issue in the tail of the Boeing 737 MAX and classified the issue as potentially catastrophic. Boeing and the FAA were evaluating whether the wire bundles were too close together; the article says this could cause a short circuit and potentially lead to a crash if pilots did not respond appropriately.
2019
Turkish Airlines and Boeing reach compensation agreement
Turkish Airlines announced that it had reached a compensation agreement with Boeing; the amount was not disclosed.
2019
Boeing CEO announces resignation
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg announced his resignation. The source does not state when his departure takes effect.
2019
Boeing appoints Lawrence Kellner non-executive chairman
Boeing announced that board member Lawrence Kellner would become non-executive chairman, effective immediately.
2019
Boeing names Greg Smith interim CEO
Boeing said CFO Greg Smith would serve as interim CEO during the transition period before David Calhoun takes over.
2019
Boeing announces CEO succession
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg stepped down on Monday, and the company said David Calhoun would replace him effective January 13. The change was reported amid the 737 MAX crisis following two fatal crashes.
2019
Boeing documents raise new questions about 737 MAX safety
Boeing disclosed a new batch of internal documents recording employee concerns about safety issues with the 737 MAX. A U.S. House committee said the records raised new serious questions about the aircraft.
2019
Boeing ousts CEO Dennis Muilenburg
Boeing ousted chief executive Dennis Muilenburg on Dec. 23, 2019, amid the prolonged 737 Max crisis. The article says the board cited the need to restore confidence and repair relationships with regulators, customers, and other stakeholders.
2019
Boeing announces leadership appointments
Boeing announced that David Calhoun would become CEO and president effective January 13, 2020; Greg Smith would serve as interim CEO; and Lawrence Kellner would become non-executive chairman of the board.
2019
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg resigns and David Calhoun is named successor
Boeing said CEO Dennis Muilenburg had resigned and that its board named Chairman David Calhoun as his successor; Calhoun was to take over as CEO and president on January 13, 2020.
2019
Boeing names David Calhoun as CEO successor
Boeing named board Chairman David Calhoun as CEO and president, with him scheduled to take the CEO post on January 13, 2020, amid the 737 MAX crisis.
2019
Boeing announces Niel Golightly as communications leader
Boeing announced that Niel Golightly would replace retiring senior vice president of communications Anne Toulouse, effective January 13. Golightly was initially to report to interim CEO Greg Smith.
2019
Boeing announced an insider would take over as CEO in January
Boeing announced that an insider would take over as CEO in January. The report identifies chairman David Calhoun as the person who would take over after the chief financial officer served in the interim.
2019
Boeing names David Calhoun as CEO and president, effective Jan. 13
Boeing announced that chairman David Calhoun would take over as CEO and president effective Jan. 13; the article reports this as a future appointment.
2019
Boeing Starliner test flight reaches the wrong orbit
Boeing's Starliner capsule reached the wrong orbit on its first test flight after its mission clock malfunctioned. NASA canceled the planned docking with the International Space Station and shifted focus to returning the capsule to Earth.
2019
Timaero Ireland sues Boeing over 737 MAX contract
Timaero Ireland sued Boeing, alleging that Boeing breached their order contract covering 22 737 MAX aircraft, and sought US$185 million in compensation.
2019
Boeing suspends 737 MAX production
Boeing announced on December 16 that it would suspend production of 737 MAX aircraft, affecting suppliers including General Electric and putting pressure on GE's cash flow.
2019
Boeing announced a temporary 737 MAX production halt
Boeing announced that it would temporarily suspend production of the 737 MAX starting in January, citing uncertainty about the timing and details of approval to resume flights while the FAA safety review continued.
2019
Boeing announces January pause in 737 MAX production
Boeing confirmed on Monday evening that it would pause 737 MAX production in January. The company said it did not plan layoffs or furloughs at its Renton 737 MAX factory during the production pause; the pause’s duration was not yet clear.
2019
Southwest reaches agreement with Boeing over 737 Max grounding damages
Southwest Airlines said it reached a confidential agreement with Boeing over some of the financial damages it was seeking from the prolonged 737 Max grounding. Southwest said it would contribute approximately $125 million to its employee profit-sharing plan.