United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has expressed optimism about Boeing’s recovery after meeting with the manufacturer’s new CEO, Robert “Kelly” Ortberg. This positive outlook contrasts with Kirby’s earlier public frustrations over Boeing’s delays, affecting United’s fleet expansion. The two executives recently met in Dallas, and Kirby shared in a LinkedIn post that he was “encouraged” and “renewed confidence” in Boeing’s direction.
United has 484 pending orders with Boeing, who is trying to recover from recent manufacturing issues, including a door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9. Ortberg, with extensive aerospace experience, assumed his role at Boeing a week ago and has already engaged closely with frontline teams in Seattle. Ortberg’s leadership style has resonated with Kirby, who praised Ortberg’s engineering background and commitment to cultural change within Boeing. Major airlines like United and Southwest continue to navigate the repercussions of Boeing’s delays but seem hopeful under Ortberg’s leadership.
In his first address to Boeing employees, Ortberg emphasized the importance of customer and industry support, stressing that their success is crucial for Boeing’s future.
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