Business
Boeing will reassign some Renton employees to Everett plant
As 737 production comes to a halt, workers will be temporarily transferred to the 767 and 777 programs.
Business
Boeing considers taking on more debt to cover 737 Max costs
The Wall Street Journal reports that costs stemming from the Max grounding are increasing.
Business
American Airlines vows to share Boeing proceeds with workers
The airline estimated that the grounding of the Max 737 will cut its pretax income by $540 million.
Business
737 crisis leaves Boeing badly behind in race with Airbus
With loss of a previous strategic advantage, this disastrous year will be followed by a precarious 2020.
Business
Another executive departs as Boeing tries to correct course
Mike Luttig was Boeing’s general counsel from 2006 until this spring.
Business
Boeing documents sent to Congress called ‘very disturbing’
The records appear to show efforts to ensure production plans “were not diverted by regulators.”
Business
Boeing discloses new set of 737 Max messages to regulators
The Federal Aviation Administration has not commented on the content of newly revealed emails.
Business
For Boeing’s new CEO, saving the Max is only the first hurdle
David Calhoun is taking over during one of the bleakest chapters in Boeing’s 103-year history.
Business
Board ousts CEO ‘to repair relationships’ amid Boeing crisis
Dennis Muilenburg is out. “A change in leadership was necessary to restore confidence,” the company said.
Northwest
Alaska Airlines bag-handler shortage creates holiday havoc
As many as 6,000 travelers were affected, with about 40 arriving airplanes delayed at Sea-Tac Airport.
Business
Boeing capsule launches to wrong orbit, skips space station
It was supposed to be a crucial dress rehearsal for next year’s inaugural launch with astronauts.
Business
United pulls 737 Max until June, adding to Boeing woes
And Spirit AeroSystems, which builds fuselages for Boeing, will end deliveries intended for the Max.
Northwest
Whidbey jet noise to be monitored by Armed Services Committee
Loud Growlers flown out of NAS Whidbey have long been a contentious issue for area communities.
Business
As Boeing halts Max output, Airbus can’t build jets fast enough
The European planemaker has had to offer a wide range of cabin layouts that has complicated assembly.
Business
737 workers are relieved, for now, but much is uncertain
In Renton, the no-layoff plan was “good news.” But the Max production pause will be bad for suppliers.
Business
Boeing’s 737 halt likely to cause temporary dent in U.S. GDP
“It’s hard for one company to leave a lasting imprint” on the economy, one analyst said.
Business
Boeing rival Airbus buys Mukilteo robotics company
MTM Robotics will become a subsidiary of Airbus but will continue to serve other aerospace companies.
Business
Boeing to indefinitely suspend 737 Max production in January
In a news release, the company said there are no furloughs or layoffs planned.
Business
Qantas chooses Airbus over Boeing for ultra-long-range plane
Boeing’s disadvantage was the fading chance of its 777-8X being available in time.
Business
FAA concerned over pressure by Boeing for quick return of Max
The grounding of the 737 jet after the two crashes is costing the planemaker and airlines billions.