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Boeing CEO Testifies on Safety Reforms and Production Stability

Kelly Ortberg acknowledges past failures and outlines efforts to restore trust during Senate Commerce Committee hearing.

The logo of Boeing company is displayed at the Australian International Airshow in Avalon, Australia March 26, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg testifies before a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing about Boeing’s commitment to address safety concerns in the wake of a January 2024 mid-air emergency involving a new 737 MAX, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
People hold a banner with pictures of victims of crashed Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 Boeing 737 MAX 8 during Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing about Boeing’s commitment to address safety concerns in the wake of a January 2024 mid-air emergency involving a new 737 MAX, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

Overview

  • Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg testified before the Senate Commerce Committee, admitting to 'serious missteps' in safety and manufacturing practices.
  • Ortberg emphasized the company's ongoing cultural and structural reforms, including the implementation of a new Safety Management System to proactively manage risks.
  • The FAA's production cap of 38 planes per month on the 737 Max remains in place following the January 2024 mid-air door plug blowout incident caused by missing bolts.
  • Ortberg stated that Boeing will not increase production until its manufacturing systems achieve stability, prioritizing long-term safety and quality improvements.
  • Despite ongoing scrutiny, Boeing recently secured a $20 billion U.S. Air Force contract to build next-generation fighter jets, signaling confidence in its defense capabilities.