Emirates President Warns Boeing Of 'Last-Chance Saloon' Amid Regulatory Scrutiny: 'They Really Need To Do This'

Emirates President Tim Clark has issued a stern warning to Boeing Co BA, urging the American aerospace giant to make significant changes in the wake of a recent safety incident.

What Happened: Clark, speaking to reporters in London on Thursday, emphasized the need for Boeing to implement changes, reported Reuters. The call for change comes after a panel on one of the MAX 9 jets blew out during a flight on Jan. 5, leading to increased regulatory scrutiny of Boeing.

“They really need to do this. Whether this means a change in the governance model, I don’t know. When you change the governance model, it invariably involves changing the people around the old governance model,” Clark said.

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He reiterated his previous statement that Boeing is in a “last-chance saloon” and emphasized that there would be no tolerance for further issues from the company.

Why It Matters: This warning from Emirates’ President comes at a time when Boeing is facing a series of challenges. The company recently agreed to a $51 million penalty to settle a U.S. administrative charge related to unauthorized exports of technical data to countries including China and Russia.

Boeing’s troubles began earlier this year when a door panel on one of its 737 Max 9 airliners blew out in mid-flight, prompting regulatory scrutiny and a significant leadership shake-up.

The incident also led to frustration from airline CEOs, who expressed concerns about Boeing’s consistent manufacturing challenges.

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