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Boeing Weighs Options for Troubled Starliner Space Program

  • CEO Ortberg overseeing a review of aerospace giant’s portfolio
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Boeing Co. is weighing options for the future of its troubled Starliner space capsule program as part of a broad portfolio review under new Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The assessment is at an early stage and no decisions about divesting the Starliner program have been made, said the person, asking not to be identified discussing nonpublic information. The company could decide to keep the business.