Robert “Kelly” Ortberg, 64, a former CEO at aerospace supplier Rockwell Collins, will succeed David Calhoun, 67, as CEO effective Aug. 8, the company said on Wednesday.
industry veteran as its next chief executive, who will take over a company that has been rocked by legal, regulatory and production problems.
The disappointing results come at a tumultuous time for Boeing. The company agreed to plead guilty to fraud in connection with the Max, two of which crashed, killing 346 people. The Federal Aviation Administration has increased its oversight of the company following mistakes including the blowout of a panel on an Alaska Airlines jet. It is pushing back against whistleblower allegations of manufacturing shortcuts that crimp on safety.
Boeing, based in Arlington, Virginia, reported a loss of US$1.44 billion for the second quarter, compared with a loss of US$149 million a year earlier.
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