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Boeing said Wednesday that the head of its 737 jetliner program is leaving the company in an executive shake-up weeks after a door panel blew out on a flight over Oregon, renewing questions about safety at the company.
Ed Clark, who helped ramp up 737 production in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, is stepping down effective immediately after nearly 18 years at Boeing, the company said on Wednesday. Katie Ringgold succeeds Clark as vice-president and general manager of the 737 program and Boeing’s factory in Renton, Washington.
Boeing announced Wednesday that the head of its 737 MAX program is departing the aviation giant less than two months after a major safety incident temporarily grounded 171 planes.
Boeing said the changes were aimed at improving its quality and safety.
Boeing Co. said Feb. 21 that the head of its 737 jetliner program is leaving the company immediately, paving the way for the aircraft maker to appoint new leadership at the troubled division.