Business
Everett startup makes a swift pivot from in-person to online
Abacus links hobbyists, crafters and artists with people who want to learn new skills — virtually.
Business
FAA: Boeing pressured safety workers at S.C. aircraft plant
Federal officials are seeking to fine Boeing $1.25 million for practices related to 787 inspection oversight.
Northwest
More travelers are flying in and out of Yakima
The increase in passengers has led Alaska Airlines to add a 2nd daily flight to Seattle.
Business
FAA spells out design changes needed in grounded 737 Max
The public will now get 45 days to comment, after which the FAA is expected to publish a…
Business
Lawmakers welcome return of passenger service at Paine Field
Everett’s airline terminal fills with passengers on Saturday; elected officials pledge their support.
Business
Why the Boeing vs. Airbus fight is coming to a head
The U.S. and European Union prepare to launch a barrage of tariffs on each other’s exports.
Business
Local leaders react to Boeing’s grim news about cuts, delays
“Yet another devastating blow,” said U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett.
Business
Boeing might end 787 production in Everett; 777X delayed
The company will slow production of the 787 and 777 models and delay first delivery of the 777X…
Business
Passenger service resumes at Paine Field on Saturday
For now, the flights will be few and the frills are gone at Everett’s airline terminal.
Business
FAA puts Boeing Max on path to return to service in October
The public will have 45 days to comment on the agency’s directives for repairs required on the jet.
Business
Jumbos retired: British Airways bids farewell to Boeing 747s
One aviation union urged the government to invest in greener aircraft and aerospace manufacturing.
Business
Confluence of crises leaves Boeing ‘a very stricken company’
Emirates wants to delay delivery of its 777X orders and replace some of them with 787 Dreamliners.
Business
Boeing sold 1 plane last month amid pandemic, Max grounding
The company delivered 10 planes in June, compared with 37 a year earlier.
Local News
New grants aim to retrain aerospace workers
County program offers up to $250,000 per business to help workers acquire new skills.
Northwest
Comet streaking past Earth, providing spectacular show
NASA’s Neowise infrared space telescope discovered the comet in March.
Business
FAA probing Boeing’s alleged pressure on designated inspectors
A federal criminal probe has also been opened against the company in the wake of 2 fatal crashes.
Business
Boeing has settled almost all Lion Air crash-death claims
The company didn’t say how much it paid the families of the people killed in the 2018 Indonesia…
Business
Paine Field terminal reopens Aug. 1 with limited service
Down from 24 daily departures, Alaska and United combined will resume, for now, with only three per day.
Business
FAA concludes three days of test flights of Boeing’s 737 Max
Multiple steps remain before the plane can get the green light to carry passengers again.
Business
Alaska Airlines could ban non-masked flyers from travel
Noncompliant passengers will be told it is their “final notice” and a written report will be made.