Boeing CEO Testifies on Safety Issues, Regulatory Scrutiny

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is set to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee regarding the company's recent safety issues, including a critical incident involving a 737 MAX 9 where key bolts were missing. Lawmakers are scrutinizing Boeing's safety culture, and Ortberg acknowledges the company's 'serious missteps' in recent years, asserting that significant changes have been made to improve safety standards. He aims to restore public trust and will face questions not only about safety reforms but also about delays in the Air Force One project and ongoing legal troubles related to past crashes. Senator Maria Cantwell emphasized the importance of new leadership in establishing a stronger safety culture at Boeing. The hearing comes as Boeing grapples with its deferred prosecution agreement related to the 737 MAX's safety issues, which has raised concerns among victims' families and their advocates. Ortberg's testimony will be critical in determining Boeing's path forward as it seeks to regain its status as a leading American manufacturer.