Boeing 737 Max program chief ousted after cabin panel blowout

Ed Clark’s exit announced as company battles to repair reputation amid safety crisis after cabin panel blowout

Boeing has ousted the head of the 737 Max program as the planemaker fights to repair its reputation following a terrifying cabin panel blowout.

Ed Clark, who was also general manager of Boeing’s Renton plant, is leaving the business with immediate effect, according to an internal memo. His exit was first reported by the Seattle Times.