Boeing to 'strictly adhere' to restrictions on operating in Russia - CEO

Boeing will strictly adhere to the export controls and restrictions that have been announced governing work in Russia, the US airplane manufacturer's CE said on Thursday. Chicago-based Boeing said earlier this week it was suspending parts, maintenance and technical support for Russian airlines as the effect of sanctions in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine ripple across the global aviation industry. Boeing has also suspended major operations in Moscow and temporarily closed its office in Kyiv. "Moving forward, Boeing will continue to follow the lead of the U.S. government and strictly adhere to the export controls and restrictions that have been announced governing work in Russia," Boeing CE Dave Calhoun told employees in a memo. Boeing also said it will provide a $2m emergency assistance package to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine.<br/>