Boeing on Wednesday announced that it is replacing the head of its 737 MAX program in response to the mid-air panel incident involving an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 on January 5, 2024. Ed Clark, who served nearly 18 years at Boeing, departed amidst the company’s ongoing crisis, with efforts focused on enhancing quality standards. Katie Ringgold has taken over as the new vice president and general manager of the 737 program, according to a memo from Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal. The memo also outlined additional management changes, including the creation of a senior vice president position for quality and safety.
