Democratic Senators Demand Boeing Scrap Bonus for New CEO (1)

David Calhoun’s first day leading Boeing Co. came with a blistering rebuke from Washington.

Three Democratic senators demanded the company scrap a $7 million potential bonus for the new chief executive officer, saying it shows the plane manufacturer still prioritizes profit over safety. The payment is linked to returning the 737 Max aircraft to service, ending a global flight ban that’s been in place since March in the wake of two deadly plane crashes.

“This payment represents a clear financial incentive for Mr. Calhoun to pressure regulators into ungrounding the 737 Max, as well as rush the investigations and ...