The Continuing Failures of Boeing

It took at least three months of embarrassing front page news and $1.6B in cost overruns but finally, Boeing is beginning to lop off at least one head.

 

It was announced on Friday in the New York Post that new Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg in his first significant move since taking over in August, said Ted Colbert would be leaving and Steve Parker, the unit’s chief operating officer, would assume Colbert’s responsibilities until a replacement is named at a later date.

Colbert was responsible for all things Starliner which, to date, has been a colossal failure, adding to other missteps by the giant airline and aerospace manufacturer.

Colbert’s departure comes at a time when Boeing has been trying to save cash by announcing furloughs amid a strike by more than 32,000 of its workers.

But this would not be the end of it. One person is not responsible for such an obvious failure to the defense contractor. He is only the most visible.

Keep in mind thar the former head of the 737 was dismissed last year  due to the public relations nightmare the crashing of those planes around the world caused the company.

I am sure Boeing's Board is keeping its grip tightly on Ortberg’s leash. Continued failures and overruns will result in his demise.

And patience has worn thin and has frayed by the rank and file, as well.