Business
Ex-Boeing official in 737 Max probe won’t turn over documents
Mark Forkner reportedly had suggested to the FAA that MCAS not be included in the pilot manual.
Local News
Door explodes in ground test on Boeing 777X at Everett plant
The accident happened Thursday during the final test as part of the plane’s certification by the FAA.
Local News
‘Clawback’ could make a comeback in aerospace tax break debate
Boeing and other firms rebut an auditor’s claim that it’s unclear if incentives are spurring job growth.
Business
American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotaging flight
A criminal complaint says he wanted to earn some overtime pay fixing the Boeing 737-800.
Local News
British WWII plane stops in Everett during worldwide flight
The Silver Spitfire is flying across the world. It stopped at Paine Field Monday for maintenance.
Business
European safety agency has strict demands for Boeing 737 Max
The EASA is demanding stability during extreme maneuvers with the flight-control system on and off.
Business
It’s Labor Day, and unemployment here is at a 20-year low
Snohomish County’s jobless rate hasn’t been this low since 1999. And that’s good for job-seekers.
Business
On this noisy factory floor, deaf workers fit right in
Employees at Valence in Everett are learning sign language from their deaf co-workers.
Business
United removes Boeing Max from schedule until mid-December
The plan reduces United’s risk of alienating customers by canceling flights close to departure.
Business
Boeing says it will sell about 50 acres at Kent site
Five buildings will come down as the company consolidates while keeping its presence in the town.
Northwest
Spokane airport considering scaled-down terminal expansion
The original design was deemed too expensive because of a federal cap on the passenger facility charge.
Business
Alaska Airlines to begin Everett-Spokane service on Nov. 4
To accommodate the schedule, the airline will reduce the number of daily departures to Los Angeles.
Nation-World
Pilot turns self-styled whistle-blower after 737 Max crash
For months, he said, he voiced concerns about potential risks of the 737 Max flight control feature.
Business
Southwest, largest Boeing 737 Max customer, eyes other jets
The airline has 280 Max planes on order, of which 34 were delivered and in service before the…
Business
What travelers need to know about Boeing 737 Max developments
A nightmare scenario has turned into a global aviation chess game of the highest stakes.
Business
Airbus extends lead over Boeing in 2019 airliner deliveries
Airbus reported 69 deliveries last month, compared to Boeing’s 19.
Local News
This might be the best Spirit of St. Louis replica ever made
A plane like the one Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic logged its first flight in Arlington.
Business
Boeing: Lingering engine fix will push back delivery of 777X
Delay of the 777X’s entry into service could hit both Boeing’s airline customers and its suppliers.
Local News
Soviet-era fighter jet from Paul Allen’s estate up for sale.
The restored and flyable MiG-29 was formerly on display at a Paine Field aircraft museum.
Business
Newly stringent tests spur major software change for 737 Max
Boeing is modifying the flight-control system to take input from two computers instead of one.