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Loose screw causes cockpit fire in some Boeing jets; FAA slow to act — report

The Federal Aviation Administration has taken its time in ordering airlines to fix a problem in Boeing Co.…

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Boeing to shuffle 787 deliveries in Sept. but meet goals

The Boeing Co. will shuffle deliveries of 787 components into Everett in September but says the company will…

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Air China to order 20 Boeing 737s

Air China has agreed to buy 20 Boeing Co. 737 jets, the company said today.

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Airbus opens its second engineering center in Wichita

Airbus has expanded its engineering presence in Wichita, Kan., opening a second engineering center there today.

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Boeing adds order for three 787s

The Boeing Co. added an order for three 787s from an unidentifed customer to its backlog this morning.

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Boeing may recommend more frequent checks on 767s

Operators of about 260 Boeing Co. 767 jets may need to inspect engine pylons more frequently. Pylons keep…

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Machinists reach labor deal with Spirit but not with Boeing

UPDATED with St. Louis Machinists info

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Boeing OKs quarterly dividend

The Boeing Co.’s board has approved a regular quarterly dividend, the company said today.

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Photo of Boeing’s fifth 787 taxi tests

The first Boeing 787 jet equipped with General Electric GEnx engines performed taxi tests today at Everett’s Paine…

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Boeing increases production rate on 737

The Boeing Co. plans to ramp up production on its 737 jet line in 2012, the company said…

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FAA cleared to join Boeing on 747-8 Freighter flights

The Boeing Co.’s 747-8 Freighter has reached an important milestone in flight testing, the company said Monday.

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Boeing gains first 767, 747 orders of 2010

The Boeing Co. has won its first orders this year for 767 and 747 aircraft.

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Emirates orders 32 Airbus A380s

Emirates Airline has placed an order for 32 Airbus A380 super jumbo jets.

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Boeing CEO says Airbus could win tanker on price

The Boeing Co.’s CEO thinks his company could lose a lucrative Air Force contract to its rival based…

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Airbus adds 14 orders in May, trails Boeing

Airbus added 14 new aircraft orders last month, but the European jet maker still trails rival Boeing Co.…

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Boeing wins $1.7B FAA contract

The Boeing Co. has received a $1.7 billion contract from the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Luxair orders Boeing 737

Luxair Luxembourg Airlines has ordered one Boeing Co. 737-800 jet, the companies announced today.

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Boeing to get orders from Russian firm

Russian Technologies announced today that it has selected the Boeing Co. over Airbus and a Russian competitor for…

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EADS on defensive as Boeing’s tanker gets support in Congress

Today, Boeing backers in the U.S. House of Representatives expanded their measure aimed at penalizing EADS’ Air Force…

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Boeing conducts 787 tests in Colorado

The Boeing Co.’s fourth 787 Dreamliner jet has been conducting tests in Colorado Springs.