Boeing Replaces Head of 737 MAX Program Following In-Flight Incident

Boeing has announced that Ed Clark, an 18-year veteran at the company and head of its troubled 737 MAX program, will be leaving the company. He is being replaced by Katie Ringgold as vice-president and general manager. The change comes after a 737 MAX experienced a blowout of an air panel on the fuselage in January. According to reports from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), four bolts that should have held the door plug in place were missing. Boeing has been working to explain and strengthen its safety procedures following this incident, and Clark oversaw the production facility in Renton, Washington, where the plane involved was completed. The company also made other leadership changes at its Commercial Airplanes division as part of this reshuffling.