Laying off employees of Boeing Airlines
According to Mehr News Agency CEO The US-based aerospace giant plans to cut about 10 percent of its workforce as the company grapples with schedule delays and labor strikes, Boeing said in a memo to employees.
Ortberg emphasized the impact of the long-term strike, which involved 33,000 hourly workers, and stated that our business is in a difficult position and it is difficult to deal with the challenges we face.
He pointed out that this company must make tough decisions and implement structural changes in order to maintain its competitive advantage and fulfill long-term commitments to customers.
Ortberg
‘s statement did not specify the exact number of job cuts, but given that Boeing employed 171,000 people worldwide at the beginning of the year – 147,000 of them in the United States – the planned cuts could be thousands. to influence someone.
Boeing’s 777X program has been particularly affected by development hurdles, flight test shutdowns and ongoing strikes, according to Ortberg. These issues have delayed the anticipated schedule. The first delivery is expected to be in 2026, a change that has already been communicated to customers.
In addition, Boeing plans to complete its remaining 767 orders and end commercial production of the model by 2027. At the same time, the production of the KC-46A refueling aircraft, which is a key military contract, will continue.
Business reported, Ortberg acknowledged the difficult road ahead and emphasized that Boeing must take decisive action to rebuild and position itself for success as it navigates its current challenges. to do in the future.
