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.
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. Other incidents have been reported, such as a missing panel on a plane, or the loss of a wheel during takeoff.