Opinion: Why Boeing Global Services Should Be Phased Out

Boeing maintenance worker

Boeing’s C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program provides maintenance and sustainment work for the U.S. Air Force and international customers.

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Boeing’s long-overdue leadership transition to Kelly Ortberg as the new CEO provides the rare opportunity to take a fresh look at its business portfolio and organization. The new leadership team has a long to-do list, including exiting noncore businesses, improving its deteriorating balance sheet...
Kevin Michaels

Contributing columnist Kevin Michaels is managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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