United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expressed optimism about Boeing’s recovery following a meeting with the manufacturer’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg. Kirby, who has been vocal about United’s frustration with Boeing over delayed aircraft deliveries, described his conversation with Ortberg as encouraging, stating he now has “renewed confidence” in Boeing’s ability to bounce back.

Kirby and Ortberg met earlier this week in Dallas, where Kirby shared his positive outlook in a LinkedIn post, noting that Boeing appears to be on the right path to a quicker recovery than anticipated. United currently has 484 unfilled orders with Boeing.

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Boeing has been embroiled in numerous controversies over the past few years with its 737 Max models.

Ortberg, who recently took charge at Boeing after leading Rockwell Collins, has been actively engaging with major airline CEOs, including a meeting with American Airlines CEO Robert Isom. His hands-on approach, including time spent at Boeing’s 737 factory in Renton, Washington, and his engineering background, have been well-received by industry leaders.

Kirby praised Ortberg’s commitment to cultural change within Boeing, highlighting his focus on listening to employees and customers. This comes as Boeing deals with the aftermath of a safety incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 earlier this year, adding to a series of manufacturing issues.

Ortberg, in his message to Boeing staff, emphasized the critical need for the company’s success, stating that both customers and industry partners are eager for Boeing to overcome its challenges.