Boeing (NYSE: BA) elects Bradley Tilden to Board, names roles on safety and finance committees

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The Boeing Company reported that its Board of Directors elected Bradley D. Tilden as a new director effective December 3, 2025. Tilden is the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alaska Air Group, Inc., giving him deep airline industry and operational experience that is relevant to Boeing’s commercial aviation business.

He will serve on Boeing’s Aerospace Safety Committee and Finance Committee, two key board committees that oversee product safety and financial matters. As a nonemployee director, Tilden will participate in Boeing’s standard nonemployee director compensation program, as previously described in the company’s 2025 proxy statement. The company stated there are no special arrangements behind his selection and no related person transactions requiring disclosure.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

 CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 1, 2025

 

THE BOEING COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

1-442

91-0425694

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission file number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

929 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, VA						22202
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(703) 465-3500

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Common Stock, $5.00 Par Value

BA

New York Stock Exchange

Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/20th interest in a share of 6.00% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, $1.00 Par Value

BA-PRA

New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 1, 2025, the Board of Directors of The Boeing Company (the “Company”) elected Bradley D. Tilden, former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alaska Air Group, Inc., as a director effective December 3, 2025. Mr. Tilden will serve on the Aerospace Safety Committee and the Finance Committee. Mr. Tilden will participate in the Company’s nonemployee director compensation program, which is described beginning on page 39 of the Company’s proxy statement for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2025.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Tilden and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Tilden was selected as a director. In addition, there are no related person transactions between Mr. Tilden and the Company that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of the Company’s press release related to Mr. Tilden’s election is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press Release issued by The Boeing Company on December 3, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 

THE BOEING COMPANY
By:			/s/ John C. Demers
			John C. Demers
			Corporate Secretary, Vice President & Assistant General Counsel
Dated: December 3, 2025

FAQ

What did Boeing (BA) announce in this Form 8-K?

Boeing announced that its Board of Directors elected Bradley D. Tilden as a director effective December 3, 2025, and outlined his committee assignments and standard director compensation treatment.

Who is Bradley D. Tilden, the new Boeing (BA) director?

Bradley D. Tilden is the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alaska Air Group, Inc., bringing airline industry leadership and operational experience to Boeing’s Board of Directors.

Which Boeing Board committees will Bradley Tilden serve on?

Bradley Tilden will serve on Boeing’s Aerospace Safety Committee and Finance Committee, which oversee safety-related matters and financial oversight, respectively.

How will Bradley Tilden be compensated as a Boeing director?

Bradley Tilden will participate in Boeing’s nonemployee director compensation program, as described in the company’s 2025 proxy statement filed on March 7, 2025.

Are there any special arrangements related to Bradley Tilden’s election to Boeing’s Board?

Boeing stated there are no arrangements or understandings with any other person under which Bradley Tilden was selected as a director.

Does Boeing report any related person transactions with Bradley Tilden?

Boeing reported that there are no related person transactions between Bradley Tilden and the company that would need to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Did Boeing issue a press release about Bradley Tilden’s election?

Yes. Boeing furnished as Exhibit 99.1 a press release issued on December 3, 2025 related to Bradley Tilden’s election to the Board of Directors.