Boeing, the embattled aviation giant, faces another storm as its CEO, Dave Calhoun, prepares to testify before a Senate panel amidst new whistle-blower allegations and uncertainty over his successor. The company, plagued by a series of challenges, is struggling to regain its footing.

Calhoun is set to address concerns raised by a recent whistle-blower who accused Boeing of negligence in monitoring defective parts. Despite his impending departure by December, pressure continues to mount on the company from various stakeholders.

Reports suggest that Boeing is encountering difficulties in finding a suitable replacement for Calhoun, underscoring the magnitude of the task ahead in reviving the iconic American corporation.

During his testimony, Calhoun is expected to acknowledge that Boeing’s organizational culture still requires significant improvement. He will face scrutiny on a range of issues, including past whistle-blower claims and the circumstances surrounding a recent incident involving an Alaska Airlines aircraft.

Lawmakers remain unsatisfied with Boeing’s response to safety concerns, particularly in light of previous fatal crashes involving the company’s planes. The Democratic chair of the Senate’s Homeland Security Committee emphasized that Boeing’s safety protocols should have been addressed earlier.

The prolonged search for a new CEO underscores the depth of Boeing’s challenges. Despite Calhoun’s impending departure, the company has struggled to attract top-tier candidates to lead the organization. Industry veterans, including Larry Culp of GE Aerospace, have reportedly declined offers from Boeing.