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The United States Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, has expressed concerns about Boeing's ongoing efforts to address cultural and operational deficiencies. In an interview with Reuters, Buttigieg stated that the aircraft manufacturer still has "much more to do" to improve its culture and ensure the quality and safety of its products.
Buttigieg emphasized that a comprehensive evaluation of Boeing's progress would be possible only when consistent improvements are evident across all production sites. However, his tenure is nearing its end as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20. Trump has nominated former Representative Sean Duffy to succeed Buttigieg as the head of the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Duffy, who previously served in Congress until 2019 and was involved with the House Committee on Financial Services, awaits Senate confirmation. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas and incoming chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, aims to confirm Duffy in early January.
