Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says the firm is focused on improving safety and not pressuring workers to speed up production, telling a U.S. Senate Commerce Committee hearing: “I’m not pressuring the team to go fast. I’m pressuring the team to do it right.” Lawmakers have raised concerns about Boeing’s quality control and oversight, particularly after a mid-air emergency in January 2024 revealed deficiencies in the firm’s processes. Ortberg acknowledged “serious missteps” in recent years but assured the committee that “drastic changes” have been made to prevent future issues.
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