In a recent development, United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) CEO, Scott Kirby, has reportedly expressed his dissatisfaction with Boeing Co‘s (NYSE:BA) handling of ongoing quality issues, adding to the pressure on the aircraft manufacturer.
What Happened: Kirby has been voicing his concerns over Boeing’s management and the handling of the Max grounding to colleagues. Although he has not directly appealed for change to Boeing’s top brass, he has sought support for a management revamp from various parties. Kirby has also discussed the grounding, now in its third week, with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.
Despite the White House monitoring the discussions, no specific steps have been indicated by the Biden administration in response to complaints about Boeing. Buttigieg has been in contact with Boeing, consistent with his proactive approach with U.S. airline executives, including Kirby, following service breakdowns. "I've conveyed to Boeing leadership the severity of our concerns," Buttigieg told MSNBC on Jan. 19.