Boeing CEO says a major airline will likely go out of business because of the coronavirus pandemic

A Boeing 777X airplane takes off on its inaugural flight at Paine Field in Everett, Washington on January 25, 2020
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A major U.S. airline is likely to go out of business because of the coronavirus pandemic, the CEO of Boeing has predicted.

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun spoke to Today on Tuesday about the "grave" threat the coronavirus pandemic presents to U.S. airlines as traffic plummets while Americans stay at home. When asked if a major carrier in the United States will go out of business once the bailout money from the federal government runs out, he said this will probably be the case.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.