Dave Calhoun

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Boeing's 737 MAX production rebuild

As of May 2026: Stepped down December 2024 after announcing his exit in March

Boeing's 737 factory in Renton, Washington has spent 28 months under a federal speed limit. On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it could go a little faster — from 42 jets a month to 47.

Updated May 27

Boeing reacquires Spirit AeroSystems to confront a decade of 737 MAX safety and quality crises

Money Moves

As of May 2026: Ex‑CEO; architect of the Spirit deal and earlier MAX recovery plan

On December 8, 2025, Boeing completed its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, valuing the deal at about $8.3 billion including debt. The transaction reversed a 2005 spin‑off that created the world's largest independent aerostructures supplier.

Updated May 10

Notable Quotes

"It is now clear to me that this moment requires a focus on stability and a steady hand at the helm." — Calhoun, on announcing his exit.

from Boeing's 737 MAX production rebuild · Updated May 27

By reintegrating Spirit, we can fully align our commercial production systems, including our Safety and Quality Management Systems, and our workforce to the same priorities.

from Boeing reacquires Spirit AeroSystems to confront a decade of 737 MAX safety and quality crises · Updated May 10