Boeing has been plagued by missteps and delays all year, and despite appointing new leadership, the CEO of one of its biggest customers is not exactly doing cartwheels. In the aftermath of the Alaska Airlines door plug scare in January that brought Boeing’s problems to the forefront,

This year in particular, the aircraft manufacturer has been plagued with problems, starting with a door plug blowout an Alaska Airlines flight in January. Since then, it has faced scrutiny both from regulators and the court of public opinion over a growing pile of safety issues.

American Airlines Group Inc.’s CEO said he looks forward to the day when Boeing Co. is “not just a distraction,” highlighting the growing frustration among the planemaker’s biggest customers.