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Governor names Boeing exec to UW regents
Gov. Chris Gregoire has appointed Alaska Airline’s Bill Ayer and the Boeing Co.’s Pat Shanahan to the University…
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ANA’s 787 to reach 100,000 passenger mark Sunday
Japan’s All Nippon Airways will reach a new milestone with its Boeing Co. 787 aircraft this weekend. The…
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Air France confirms Dreamliner order
Air France-KLM confirmed an order for 25 Boeing Co. 787-9s, the airline said Tuesday.
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Spirit delivers first A350 center fuselage
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. delivered its first composite center fuselage section for Airbus’ A350 XWB program, the company said…
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Boeing added 8,361 jobs in Washington in 2011
The Boeing Co. increased the number of people it employs in Washington state by 8,361 people last year.
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Report: Airbus topped 2011 delivery target
Airbus beat its own goal for aircraft deliveries last year, reports Reuters.
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Boeing to meet with Wichita workers tomorrow
The Boeing Co. will hold a meeting tomorrow with employees at its Wichita, Kan., site, reports the Wichita…
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Russia’s Transaero Airlines to order Boeing 787s
Russia’s second largest carrier, Transaero Airlines, has signed an agreement to order four Boeing Co. 787s, the airline…
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EvCC gets two planes for aviation students
Aviation maintenance students at Everett Community College will get two planes to work on next year thanks to…
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787 to start Japan-Seattle service next year
The Boeing Co.’s 787s will start coming home next year when All Nippon Airways initiates nonstop service between…
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South Carolina’s first 787 moving along
The first 787 being made in South Carolina has put weight on its wheels, the Boeing Co. announced…
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Boeing delivers 7,000th 737 jet
The Boeing Co. has delivered its 7,000th 737 aircraft to Dubai-based flydubai, the jet maker said on Friday.
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FAA certifies Boeing’s 747-8 passenger plane
The Boeing Co. has received federal certification on its 747-8 passenger plane, paving the way for it to…
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Boeing to replace its Everett jet delivery center
The Boeing Co. is moving forward with plans to build a larger jet delivery center in Everett.
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Boeing’s 787 sets records for speed, distance
The Boeing Co.’s 787 Dreamliner has set world records for speed and flight distance for the aircraft’s weight…
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Report: Boeing, Southwest on verge of 737 MAX deal
Southwest Airlines and the Boeing Co. are close to reaching a tentative deal for 100 737 MAX jets,…
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Boeing to Machinists: We’re committed to building MAX in Renton
Boeing responded on Friday to concerns about a tentative labor contract with its Puget Sound area Machinists.
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How will the Machinists vote on Boeing contract?
Today, the Machinists union will mail members’ eligibility cards for the contract vote next week.
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Boeing sends one 787 to Myrtle Beach, decommissions another
The Boeing Co. is sending a 787 plane to Myrtle Beach, S.C., for more tests next week.
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Airbus A320 with ‘sharklets’ completes its first flight
Winglets, sharklets — call them what you like, but the Boeing Co. no longer has the exclusive on…