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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told employees that the company has to make “tough decisions” during the machinist strike.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told employees Friday afternoon that the company would need to delay the launch of the 777X and lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the machinist strike continues.
“Our business is in a difficult position, and it is hard to overstate the challenges we face together,” Ortberg said in the note.
The 777X was originally slated to launch in 2025, but Ortberg said the company now expects to make the first delivery in 2026 as a result of challenges with development, the ongoing strike and a pause from flight-testing. Ortberg said Boeing notified all customers of the 777X delay.
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