Ortberg, a longtime aerospace executive and an engineer whom the manufacturer plucked from retirement to fix the problem-addled company last year, is set this week to outline significant progress since he took the helm a year ago. Boeing reports quarterly results and gives its outlook on Tuesday.

Kelly Ortberg's success hinges on revitalizing Boeing's commercial business and changing its culture, analysts say.

Boeing significantly cut its losses in the second quarter, marking another step forward on its path to recovery.