Business
FAA says it will let Boeing employees vouch for plane safety
The agency defended the current system but identified areas for improvement. Some lawmakers disagree.
Local News
Boeing workers donate $170,000 to Snohomish County groups
The Boeing Employees Community Fund helps local nonprofits afford food, equipment and services.
Business
Paine Field terminal to close for 71 days of ramp repairs
Alaska is down to one departure per day due to the coronavirus outbreak’s effect on travel.
Business
Alaska Airlines cuts Paine Field departures to one per day
Commercial air service at small and regional airports, including Everett’s, has dwindled or vanished.
Business
Boeing goes another month without a single airliner order
Airlines are canceling thousands of flights while passengers remain too scared to fly.
Business
Lufthansa in ‘tense’ talks with Boeing, Airbus plane deferrals
The group has 40 outstanding orders for 777X and 787 Dreamliner models.
Northwest
Seattle Times wins Pulitzer Prize for Boeing 737 Max coverage
The accolade was awarded to reporters Dominic Gates, Steve Miletich, Mike Baker and Lewis Kamb.
Business
Alaska Airlines to require passengers to wear masks
The airline is also blocking middle seats on large planes and aisle seats on small ones through May.
Business
Boeing gets $50 billion in bond orders to boost crisis cash
The airplane manufacturer is burning through the most money it ever has with travel at a standstill.
Business
Everett misses out again: Lesser airports got a $17M bonus
Due to puzzling technicalities, busy Paine Field has had little luck with the federal bailout.
Business
Boeing to cut local workforce by up to 15% after huge loss
The company will reduce production of 787s and 777s and very slowly resume work on the 737 Max.
Business
Boeing directors elected despite concerns by advisory firms
Two proxy advisers warned shareholders to support CEO David Calhoun “with caution.”
Business
Airbus CEO warns workers it’s bleeding cash and needs cuts
Both Airbus and Boeing are preparing for job cuts as they gauge the depth of the downturn.
Business
Boeing: Newly confirmed virus in Everett workforce is no risk
The 2 employees stayed home after falling ill in mid-March. Their test results just came through.
Business
Sea-Tac Airport will lose $251 million in 2020 amid pandemic
The losses are mainly from retail and dining rents, parking, car rentals and ground transportation.
Business
Air Force: Boeing can fix flawed $44 billion KC-46 tanker
It had been discovered that shadows or the glare of the sun sometimes can hamper the 3D cameras’…
Business
Wary Boeing workers return to the assembly lines in Everett
Promising vigorous cleaning and social distancing, the company has opened facilities throughout the state.
Business
GE cuts 737 Max order in new blow to best-selling Boeing jet
Both companies have announced cost cuts and curtailed operations amid the virus outbreak.
Business
Boeing to resume Washington airplane production next week
More than 27,000 employees are expected to return to work in Everett and Renton starting Monday.
Business
Boeing woes point to steep job cuts and slashed production
The company invested $1 billion in 777X wing plant in Everett. Walking away from it seems unlikely.