A Boeing 737 MAX jet, piloted by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Steve Dickson, takes off on a test flight from Boeing Field, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Seattle. The MAX was grounded worldwide in early March 2019 after the second of two fatal accidents that together killed 346 people aboard almost-new aircraft. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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FAA chief tests changes to Boeing’s grounded 737 Max

The revamped jetliner was set to take off from the former Boeing Field in Seattle for a 2-hour…

Worker cheer and wave as Boeing's 787 Dreamliner takes off from Paine Field Tuesday morning on Dec. 15, 2009. (Justin Best/ The Herald

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Report: Boeing will end 787 Dreamliner production in Everett

Boeing declined comment on a WSJ story saying the passenger jet’s assembly will move to South Carolina.

FILE - In this Monday, June 29, 2020, file photo, a Boeing 737 Max jet heads to a landing at Boeing Field following a test flight in Seattle. A U.S. House committee is questioning whether Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration have recognized problems that caused two deadly 737 Max jet crashes and if either organization will be willing to make significant changes to fix them. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

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Lawmakers propose new rules targeting Boeing’s safety issues

A panel of officials would review the company’s use of workers to perform safety analysis for the FAA.

Boeing year-end goal for 737 max return gets boost in Europe

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Boeing year-end goal for 737 max return gets boost in Europe

The company agreed to install a synthetic sensor on the next version of the plane — the 737…

State asking Boeing what will keep 787 production in Everett

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State asking Boeing what will keep 787 production in Everett

Closing that production line could cost thousands of local jobs.

Paine Field gets $5M grant to remedy a CARES Act oversight

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Paine Field gets $5M grant to remedy a CARES Act oversight

Shortchanged earlier, the Snohomish County airport is the recipient of a new federal grant.

Amazon’s buying spree of used planes goes against green pledge

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Amazon’s buying spree of used planes goes against green pledge

Airlines are being spurred to hasten the retirement of their oldest, fuel-guzzling aircraft.

Commentary: The 737 Max debacle won’t be the end of Boeing

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Commentary: The 737 Max debacle won’t be the end of Boeing

The plane may actually be the bright spot in Boeing’s airliners business.

Panel blasts Boeing, FAA for ‘horrific culmination’ of failures

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Panel blasts Boeing, FAA for ‘horrific culmination’ of failures

Investigators found that the company had a financial incentive to avoid more pilot training.

‘Better with Boeing’ campaign aims to keep 787 assembly here

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‘Better with Boeing’ campaign aims to keep 787 assembly here

A new marketing effort hopes to persuade the company to keep Dreamliner work in Everett.

737 Max engineer didn’t know details of flight control system

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737 Max engineer didn’t know details of flight control system

The program’s leaders only assumed pilots would react differently to the triggering of the MCAS.

Boeing 737 Max moves another step closer to returning

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Boeing 737 Max moves another step closer to returning

Test flights were performed from Vancouver to get around coronavirus-related U.S. travel curbs.

Boeing finds new problem with 787 that will delay deliveries

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Boeing finds new problem with 787 that will delay deliveries

The company also released data showing the tally of lost 737 Max orders this year is now approaching…

Company related to Bezos’ space venture lands in Arlington

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Company related to Bezos’ space venture lands in Arlington

Casting Operations, which is affiliated with Blue Origin of Kent, is building on six acres near the airport.

Manufacturing defect leads Boeing to ground eight 787s

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Manufacturing defect leads Boeing to ground eight 787s

The company said it notified the FAA and is trying to determine the cause of the problem.

Boeing Max breakthrough has key Europe tests set for Canada

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Boeing Max breakthrough has key Europe tests set for Canada

The move gets around health-related U.S. travel restrictions.

Alaska Airlines anticipates more flights from Paine Field

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Alaska Airlines anticipates more flights from Paine Field

In the weeks since service resumed, passenger volume shows promise, an airline executive says.

Boeing to deepen job cuts beyond 10% plan with new buyouts

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Boeing to deepen job cuts beyond 10% plan with new buyouts

Meanwhile, the company is hiring around 3,000 employees in its defense and space division.

Saving Everett’s 787 line ‘worth a try,’ but it’s a heavy lift

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Saving Everett’s 787 line ‘worth a try,’ but it’s a heavy lift

If Boeing decides to consolidate production of the model, South Carolina has a very strong case.

Boeing: No orders, more cancellations for grounded 737 Max

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Boeing: No orders, more cancellations for grounded 737 Max

The company has lost more than 800 net orders so far this year.