Boeing CEO Calhoun to step down in management shakeup over safety incidents

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun , to Step Down. Calhoun will resign at the end of the year, CNBC reports. His departure comes amid a broad management shakeup at Boeing following a Jan. 5 incident in which a door flew off an Alaska Airlines flight. His departure comes amid a broad management shakeup at Boeing following a Jan. 5 incident in which a door flew off an Alaska Airlines flight. As you all know, the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 accident was a watershed moment for Boeing, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, via note to employees. We must continue to respond to this accident with humility and complete transparency. , Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, via note to employees. We also must inculcate a total commitment to safety and quality at every level of our company, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, via note to employees. Calhoun went on to say that "the eyes of the world are on us.". Calhoun went on to say that "the eyes of the world are on us.". I know we will come through this moment a better company, building on all the learnings we accumulated as we worked together to rebuild Boeing over the last number of years, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, via note to employees. Larry Kellner, chairman of the board, will also step down in May. Boeing director Steve Mollenkopf will become the new chairman. Boeing director Steve Mollenkopf will become the new chairman. Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, will step down immediately. Stephanie Pope, Boeing's Chief Operating Officer, will take his place