Boeing’s latest ups and downs; reader question
Published 1:01 pm Friday, November 14, 2008
It’s been a good news, bad news kind of day for Boeing.
Early this morning, the company announces a nine-month delay for its 747-8 jet. Boeing pointed to the Machinists’ strike, design changes and supply chain troubles for the setback.
Just before noon, Boeing and its engineers reached a tentative agreement on a four-year labor contract, likely helping Boeing avoid a second strike this year.
The engineers and technical workers still have to approve the contract. Details of the contract haven’t been released yet.
