The Boeing Company announced on Friday the appointment of Don Ruhmann as the new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer, effective immediately.
"In this role, Ruhmann will be responsible for strengthening Boeing's safety culture and safety practices, furthering efforts to accelerate and mature the Safety Management System (SMS) across the company and continuing work with the industry to bolster the aviation safety ecosystem," the platemaker added.
Boeing has faced significant challenges in recent years, with its reputation suffering due to claims of regulatory oversights and cost-cutting strategies. Investigations into past accidents have exposed deficiencies in quality control and highlighted a corporate culture that seemed to prioritize financial gain over the safety of passengers.
