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Iran denies downing plane, invites Boeing to investigation

Iran denies downing plane, invites Boeing to investigation

Iranian officials asked the U.S. and Canada to share their evidence of a missile hitting the jetliner.

Iran denies downing plane, invites Boeing to investigation
Iranians shot down airliner, Western leaders declare

Iranians shot down airliner, Western leaders declare

The crash happened just hours after Iran launched a missile attack against bases housing U.S. troops.

Iranians shot down airliner, Western leaders declare
Iran says engine fire brought down Boeing 737, killing 176

Iran says engine fire brought down Boeing 737, killing 176

The flight was en route to Ukraine when a fire apparently struck one of its engines.

  • Jan 8, 2020
  • By MOHAMMAD NASIRI, NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press
  • Aviation and space
Iran says engine fire brought down Boeing 737, killing 176
Iran abandons nuclear deal limits after US kills general

Iran abandons nuclear deal limits after US kills general

Iran insisted in a state TV broadcast it remained open to negotiations with European partners.

  • Jan 5, 2020
  • By NASSER KARIMI, JON GAMBRELL and ZEINA KARAM Associated Press
Iran abandons nuclear deal limits after US kills general

2 dead, 1 hurt in shooting at church near Fort Worth, Texas

Authorities have not released any details about what led to the shooting.

  • Dec 29, 2019
  • By Wire Service
Boeing documents sent to Congress called ‘very disturbing’

Boeing documents sent to Congress called ‘very disturbing’

The records appear to show efforts to ensure production plans “were not diverted by regulators.”

Boeing documents sent to Congress called ‘very disturbing’
Thousands mark Christmas in West Bank town of Bethlehem

Thousands mark Christmas in West Bank town of Bethlehem

The Church of the Nativity, where Christians believe Jesus was born, hosted people from around the world.

  • Dec 24, 2019
  • By MOHAMMAD DARAGHMEH and PATTY NIEBERG Associated Press
Thousands mark Christmas in West Bank town of Bethlehem
FAA concerned over pressure by Boeing for quick return of Max

FAA concerned over pressure by Boeing for quick return of Max

The grounding of the 737 jet after the two crashes is costing the planemaker and airlines billions.

FAA concerned over pressure by Boeing for quick return of Max
Qantas chooses Airbus over Boeing for ultra-long-range plane

Qantas chooses Airbus over Boeing for ultra-long-range plane

Boeing’s disadvantage was the fading chance of its 777-8X being available in time.

Qantas chooses Airbus over Boeing for ultra-long-range plane
After first crash, FAA analysis predicted 15 more Max crashes

After first crash, FAA analysis predicted 15 more Max crashes

Yet the regulator did not ground the plane until a second deadly crash five months later.

After first crash, FAA analysis predicted 15 more Max crashes
A change in a 787 safety system prompts regulatory whiplash

A change in a 787 safety system prompts regulatory whiplash

Boeing removed some lightning protections, which the FAA resisted, then approved — then questioned again.

A change in a 787 safety system prompts regulatory whiplash
FAA to create new safety branch after Boeing 737 Max crashes

FAA to create new safety branch after Boeing 737 Max crashes

The regulator has been criticized for delegating oversight of Boeing planes to the company itself.

FAA to create new safety branch after Boeing 737 Max crashes
Former Boeing manager in Renton warned about 737 Max problems

Former Boeing manager in Renton warned about 737 Max problems

The senior manager said a push to increase production of the plane created a “factory in chaos.”

Former Boeing manager in Renton warned about 737 Max problems
Boeing books first firm orders of 2019 for grounded 737 Max

Boeing books first firm orders of 2019 for grounded 737 Max

Net orders for all Boeing models in 2019 rose to negative 84. Airbus logged 718 net orders in 2019.

Boeing books first firm orders of 2019 for grounded 737 Max
Accidental shootings by police expose training shortfalls

Accidental shootings by police expose training shortfalls

Accidental shootings have happened in recent years at agencies small and large and at all levels.

  • Dec 9, 2019
  • By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press
Accidental shootings by police expose training shortfalls
Flight chief at Horizon Air alarmed at pilots’ safety culture

Flight chief at Horizon Air alarmed at pilots’ safety culture

One flight out of Paine Field in Everett discovered a 4.5-ton discrepancy in weight after take-off.

Flight chief at Horizon Air alarmed at pilots’ safety culture
FAA seeks to fine Boeing $3.9 million for faulty jet parts

FAA seeks to fine Boeing $3.9 million for faulty jet parts

The action covers critical parts on Boeing 737s that were “more prone to fatigue and failure.”

FAA seeks to fine Boeing $3.9 million for faulty jet parts
FAA issues updated equipment rules for Boeing’s 737 Max jet

FAA issues updated equipment rules for Boeing’s 737 Max jet

The public will have 30 days to comment on the document, which was posted on the FAA’s website.

FAA issues updated equipment rules for Boeing’s 737 Max jet
Boeing chief engineer who defended Max airliner is retiring

Boeing chief engineer who defended Max airliner is retiring

John Hamilton will be replaced by Lynne Hopper, VP of engineering for Boeing’s commercial airplanes.

Boeing chief engineer who defended Max airliner is retiring
United buying 50 Airbus jets to replace older Boeing planes

United buying 50 Airbus jets to replace older Boeing planes

The decision is a setback for Boeing, which is still reeling from the grounding of its 737 Max jets.

United buying 50 Airbus jets to replace older Boeing planes