Boeing CEO expresses 'renewed confidence' after meeting with new leader Ortberg.

• Boeing manufacturing flaws have caused delays for United Airlines, a major buyer of their planes, prompting criticism from United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby.
• Last week, Boeing welcomed Robert "Kelly" Ortberg as its new leader, with a pledge to regain the trust of its customers.
• Kirby and Ortberg had lunch in the Dallas area this week.

After meeting with the manufacturer's new CEO, Scott Kirby is optimistic about 's recovery.

The head of United, a major Boeing customer, has expressed optimism about the planemaker's progress in resolving its issues, which have caused delays in the delivery of numerous aircraft.

Earlier this week, Kirby and Boeing's new CEO Robert "Kelly" Ortberg had lunch in the Dallas area. Kirby shared on LinkedIn that he was encouraged by what he heard and felt confident that Boeing is on the right path to recover faster than expected.

According to Boeing's website, there are 484 unfilled orders from United.

Earlier this week, Ortberg met with CEO Robert Isom, as per a source.

Boeing has appointed Ortberg, a seasoned aerospace industry veteran with over three decades of experience, as its new CEO. Ortberg previously led Rockwell Collins and spent his first day at Boeing's 737 factory floor in Renton, Washington. He will be based in Seattle, marking a shift from previous leaders.

"Kirby wrote on Thursday that his engineering background at Rockwell Collins and his desire to be close to his frontline teams in Seattle make for a successful combination. He noted that it was evident from their conversation that he is fully committed to the task at hand, comprehends the cultural changes required to achieve success, and is dedicated to hearing the opinions of his employees and customers."

Boeing is facing challenges with delayed jetliners as it tries to recover from its latest safety crisis following a door plug blowout on an 737 Max 9 earlier this year.

Although no one was seriously injured in the accident caused by missing bolts on the door plug, it was preceded by a series of manufacturing defects on Boeing planes.

""I have spoken with our customers and industry partners prior to today, and everyone expressed a desire for our success. In several instances, their success is contingent upon ours," Ortberg stated in a staff note on his first day last Thursday."