Boeing's Recovery: A Flight Towards Regained Trust

Airline executives express cautious optimism about Boeing's recovery at the IATA summit. Boeing is making progress in safety and quality but significant work remains. Airlines conduct independent inspections as they await further improvements from Boeing, which faces challenges in production and certification of new models like the 777X.

Airline executives are beginning to express cautious optimism about Boeing's recovery. At the recent IATA summit in New Delhi, industry leaders acknowledged improvements in safety and quality, with members emphasizing that while progress has been made, there is still significant work ahead for the embattled planemaker.

Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci and other airline leaders noted that Boeing has implemented rigorous procedures to reduce factory disruptions. New leadership, including CEO Kelly Ortberg, is spearheading efforts to rebuild trust and improve production processes. Airline companies, however, are still conducting their own quality audits to ensure standards are met.

Boeing is on the path to recovery, but remains under scrutiny. Airlines continue to pressure Boeing as it works to increase production and secure certification for models like the 777X. According to industry feedback, Boeing has stabilized its production but must now prove its long-term commitment to quality improvements.

(With inputs from agencies.)