The outgoing CEO of Boeing Co (NYSE:BA), Dave Calhoun, is scheduled to testify before a U.S. Senate panel on June 18. Calhoun’s testimony comes in the wake of a series of incidents that have raised concerns about the safety and quality of Boeing aircraft, leading to a reduction in production of its 737 MAX model by regulators.
What Happened: Calhoun will appear before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, chaired by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) Reuters reported on Thursday. The hearing will cover a range of issues, including the FAA’s decision to halt the production of the 737 MAX after a door panel malfunctioned on a flight operated by Alaska Airlines in January.
Blumenthal, who has been critical of Boeing’s safety practices following two fatal crashes in ...