By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/boeing-ousts-head-of-737-jetliner-program-appoints-new-vice-president-of-quality Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program, appoints new vice president of quality Economy Feb 21, 2024 2:50 PM EDT SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing says the head of its 737 jetliner program is leaving the company immediately, paving the way for the aircraft maker to appoint new leadership at the troubled division. The company said Wednesday that Ed Clark had been with Boeing for 18 years. Katie Ringgold will succeed him as vice president and general manager of the 737 program, and the company’s Renton, Washington site. READ MORE: Boeing under pressure amid string of safety and quality control issues The shakeup comes weeks after the head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Boeing — under pressure from airlines to produce large numbers of planes — is not paying enough attention to safety. In January, an emergency door panel blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 over Oregon. Boeing also named Elizabeth Lund to the new position of senior vice president for BCA Quality, where she will lead quality control and quality assurance efforts. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing says the head of its 737 jetliner program is leaving the company immediately, paving the way for the aircraft maker to appoint new leadership at the troubled division. The company said Wednesday that Ed Clark had been with Boeing for 18 years. Katie Ringgold will succeed him as vice president and general manager of the 737 program, and the company’s Renton, Washington site. READ MORE: Boeing under pressure amid string of safety and quality control issues The shakeup comes weeks after the head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Boeing — under pressure from airlines to produce large numbers of planes — is not paying enough attention to safety. In January, an emergency door panel blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 over Oregon. Boeing also named Elizabeth Lund to the new position of senior vice president for BCA Quality, where she will lead quality control and quality assurance efforts. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now