“If they attach too many things to it, of course you take a different course,”
“I can only comment on what Boeing has said publicly, which is Boeing has said they have no intention of using the programs. That may change in the future,”
Boeing got the right man for the job at the right time. Dave is a master of saying “basically yes, but generally no”. He is equally adept at sticking his finger in the air to measure the strength of political winds and direction they happening to be blowing. And finally, he does not care how ridiculous he looks. This is part of his job description and responsibilities as the new CEO to take Boeing through the MCAS debacle and now Covid-19 crisis. If there is anyone who will not let a crisis go to waste it is “Boeing Dave.”
Meanwhile, back at the ranch:
“working together to take swift bipartisan action to support the American economy, including the 2.5 million jobs and 17,000 suppliers that Boeing, the aerospace industry and the U.S. rely on to maintain our world leadership in commercial, defense and services. Boeing’s top priority is to protect our workforce and support our extensive supply chain, and the CARES Act will help provide adequate measures to help address the pandemic.”
Translation: If there is money with no strings, we, Boeing are in. Boeing believes it is too big to fail. So, we are counting on you " Daddy Federal Government" to take care of your prodigal child. Because our first priority is to protect our shareholders, ahem…excuse me…( Dave’s singular finger goes in the air for a political wind check, guess at which one it is)…protect our workforce and support our extensive supply chain with “Daddy’s” money. Let me know when the check is in the mail. ( Boeing Dave now smiles for the obligatory photo op)