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Dave Calhoun

Dave Calhoun

Former CEO of Boeing (2020-2024)

Appears in 2 stories

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.

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.

Stories

Boeing's 737 MAX production rebuild

Built World

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

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