Blumenthal opened the hearing by recognizing the relatives of the crash victims and the family of a Boeing whistleblower who died by suicide earlier this year. WATCH | Boeing CEO apologizes to families of crash victims: Boeing CEO apologizes to families of plane crash victims Duration 0:50 Before speaking to the U.S. Senate, Boeing CEO David Calhoun turned to address family members of Boeing plane crash victims, calling their losses 'gut wrenching' and saying the company was committed to focusing on safety. 'You're cutting corners,' senator tells CEOSenators asked Calhoun if Boeing retaliated against employees who reported concerns, to which he didn't respond directly. Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, questions Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun during Monday's hearing. LISTEN | How a crisis of confidence is shaking Boeing: The Current 9:18 Crisis of confidence at Boeing Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down later this year, after a string of incidents renewed concerns about the safety of the company’s planes.

Source: CBC News June 19, 2024 21:07 UTC