Business
Report: Boeing fell short in disclosing key changes to Max
Engineers did not know how powerfully the flight-control system could push the plane’s nose down.
Business
Norwegian scraps $10.6 billion deal for Boeing Max, 787 jets
The decision covers 92 of Boeing’s Max narrow-body planes and five of the long-distance Dreamliners.
Business
Re-certification flights begin in Seattle for Boeing 737 Max
The tests will evaluate the proposed changes to the plane’s automated flight control system.
Business
Flight tests of grounded 737 Max planned to begin Monday
Such tests are one of the final stages by the government before it certifies an aircraft.
Business
Boeing starts 777-X test flights in Moses Lake
Test operations are based in Everett and there is no plan to “overnight at Grant County International.”
Business
Foreign regulators demand substantial changes to Boeing Max
The company will be required to retrofit the worldwide fleet only after the 737 returns to service.
Business
FAA orders fix for engine covers of Boeing 737 Max planes
The problem is not related to the flight-control system that pushed jets into nosedives.
Local News
Boeing investigating racist incident at Everett plant
The company, meanwhile, says it has dismissed employees recently for behavior inconsistent with company values.
Northwest
Small plane makes emergency landing on US Highway 101
The pilot was uninjured, and was able to maneuver the aircraft off the main roadway.
Business
Layoffs climb in Washington aviation industry amid pandemic
“There’s no good news coming out of Boeing right now,” one company’s vice president of aerospace sales said.
Business
Boeing whistleblower alleges systemic problems with 737 Max
The engineer suggests similar issues may affect the safety of Boeing’s forthcoming 777X widebody jet.
Business
Boeing, suppliers plunge on stop-and-go 737 Max comeback
An uptick in Covid-19 cases in the U.S. has added to concerns that airlines face a prolonged recovery
Business
How-to guide offers tips for businesses planning to reopen
The city of Everett and the Snohomish Health District want to help employers to move safely to Phase…
Business
Boeing: More Maxs canceled and no passenger jets delivered
From the Everett plant, Boeing delivered one 767 and two 777s in May, but not a single 787…
Northwest
Pilot killed in crash of small plane in South Dakota
The pilot originally departed from Everett, but he was diverted to Sioux Falls because of thunderstorms.
Business
Boeing lines up plane sales once meant for Russian carrier
One agreement could add new orders for 777Xs and 787 Dreamliners by the end of this month.
Business
SpaceX captures the flag, beating Boeing in cosmic contest
Elon Musk’s company is the first private firm to launch a crew to the International Space Station.
Local News
Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum will close — for now
The fate of the vintage aircraft museum that featured Paul Allen’s private collection is up in the air.
Business
Boeing workers cope with the virus threat as layoffs loom
Five weeks after they returned to work, Boeing workers say measures inside the plants are mostly working.
Business
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 jobs with layoffs, buyouts
The company said it will lay off 6,770 workers this week, and another 5,520 are taking buyouts.