Boeing’s executive in charge of commercial airplanes is leaving, the company said on Tuesday. He is the most senior official to depart as the airline maker struggles to contain the crisis following the crashes of two 737 Max jets that killed 346 people.
The executive, Kevin McAllister, had been at the center of the company’s efforts to fix the automated system that contributed to the two crashes and return the plane to service. This month, The New York Times reported that he was under scrutiny inside the company for his poor handling of customer relationships and his management of the commercial division, which is Boeing’s largest business.
Stanley A. Deal, the head of global services for Boeing, will replace Mr. McAllister.
His departure adds a new element of volatility to the biggest crisis in the company’s 103-year-history. The Max jets have been grounded since March, costing Boeing at least $8 billion and disrupting the global aviation industry.
“We’re grateful to Kevin for his dedicated and tireless service to Boeing, its customers and its communities during a challenging time, and for his commitment to support this transition,” the company’s chief executive, Dennis A. Muilenburg, said in a statement.
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