Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems are working to improve manufacturing quality after a door plug incident on an Alaska Airlines jet. There has been a history of pressure to keep costs low and production rates high, leading to quality issues. Spirit has made improvements in quality but faces challenges due to layoffs and slower production.
Tesla Cybertrucks have been plagued with quality issues and malfunctions just months after launch, including vehicles dying after one mile, hard-braking on open roads, and rust spots on the stainless steel exterior.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun and chairman Larry Kellner are stepping down in a management shake-up. Stan Deal, president of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, is leaving immediately. The changes come amidst increased scrutiny over quality and manufacturing flaws on Boeing planes.