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Pat Shanahan Eyed as Potential Boeing CEO After Major Spirit AeroSystems Deal

Spirit AeroSystems CEO Pat Shanahan, who oversaw the split of Spirit AeroSystems between Boeing and Airbus, is now a key candidate for Boeing CEO. The move could significantly shape the future leadership of Boeing.

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Spirit CEO says new Boeing will be ‘faster and more nimble’ • AeroTime

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Spirit AeroSystems Deal-Maker Shanahan Could Be Boeing's Next CEO • Simple Flying

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Seattle Times • Dominic Gates

After steering major deal, Shanahan, CEO of Boeing supplier, could be next Boeing boss

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