Boeing has released its fourth annual safety report, highlighting efforts to enhance product safety and detailing the company's progress in safety culture, practices, and collaboration with industry stakeholders. The report includes the implementation of a Safety Management System (SMS) and changes following recommendations from an expert panel authorized by Congress.
"Safety is at the core of everything we do. In our industry, continuous learning is required to achieve the highest levels of safety," stated Don Ruhmann, Boeing's Chief Aerospace Safety Officer. He added that Boeing continues to learn and apply knowledge to drive improvements aimed at protecting human life.
The 2025 CASO report outlines achievements over the past year:
In terms of safety culture, Boeing has enhanced its Speak Up program, which encourages employees to report concerns about product safety, quality, and compliance. The number of participants in Boeing’s SMS Champions Program has more than doubled to over 1,000 individuals. This program promotes understanding and advocacy for SMS practices within Boeing teams and factories.
Regarding safety practices, Boeing submitted a comprehensive set of actions to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing recommendations from a Congressionally authorized expert panel's review. Additionally, Design Build Safety reviews have been implemented to ensure engineering requirements are accurately translated into production. Boeing has also expanded data sources and systems for safety data while widening the use of machine learning to proactively identify potential hazards.
In collaboration with the industry for enhanced aviation safety, Boeing engaged over 300 airline operators in developing integrated solutions for strengthening aviation safety. Furthermore, approximately 300 experts from across the aviation industry participated in the third annual Boeing Aviation Safety Conference to exchange knowledge on safety improvements.
The full report can be accessed at www.boeing.com/safety/caso-report.