The American aircraft manufacturer Boeing, in turmoil after several safety problems on its planes, announced Monday the departure at the end of the year of its boss Dave Calhoun, as well as that of other managers.
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Dave Calhoun will remain at the helm until the end of 2024, the company said in a press release.
Stan Deal, director of the commercial aviation division, is replaced with immediate effect by Stephanie Pope, the group's current operating director.
Safety procedures examined at United Airlines
On Saturday, the American Civil Aviation Agency (FAA) also announced its intention to review the safety procedures of United Airlines, particularly affected by incidents with Boeing planes.
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On January 5, a door stopper in the cabin of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 flying from Portland (Oregon) to Ontario (California) came loose in flight.
United Airlines subsequently reported poorly screwed bolts on the cap doors of its 737 MAX 9s. The company also said it had discovered, during checks, “bolts that needed to be tightened”.
In late February, United Airlines pilots reported that the rudder pedals of their 737 MAX were stuck after landing in Newark, New Jersey.
Other incidents have been reported, such as a missing panel on a plane, or the loss of a wheel during takeoff.