Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Resigns Amid Safety Concerns and Public Scrutiny

Boeing's embattled CEO Dave Calhoun is stepping down amidst mounting safety concerns and public scrutiny. In a letter to employees, Calhoun announced his resignation at the end of the year, acknowledging the company's recent woes, including the Alaska Airlines flight incident where an entire panel flew off mid-air.

The incident was a 'watershed moment' for Boeing, according to Calhoun, who emphasized the need for transparency and a commitment to safety. He also hinted at other leadership changes within the company, including a new board director and CEO of Boeing's commercial airlines division.

Calhoun took over as CEO in 2020 following the 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019. The executive denied rumors that he was forced out by the board, stating that stepping down was '100 percent' his own idea.