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Grand jury subpoena shows sweep of Boeing 737 criminal probe

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Grand jury subpoena shows sweep of Boeing 737 criminal probe

Though he was not officially involved, a former Boeing engineer has been ordered to surrender documents.

Singapore carrier grounds 2 Boeing 787-10 jets after checks

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Singapore carrier grounds 2 Boeing 787-10 jets after checks

“Premature blade deterioration was found on some engines,” the airline said.

Boeing says it needs more time to fix 737 Max software

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Boeing says it needs more time to fix 737 Max software

Regulators in Canada, Europe, China and elsewhere will have to be convinced of the system’s safety.

David Carlos took this photo in Mukilteo during Paine Field’s Aviation Day in 2016. (Courtesy of David Carlos)

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Paine Field Aviation Day called off for 2019

Snohomish County and other event sponsors said “staging the event was not an option this year.”

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Software problem cause delays for five airlines

Southwest, United, JetBlue, Alaska and Delta were all impacted.

United flights at Paine Field bring the world to Everett

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United flights at Paine Field bring the world to Everett

The carrier began service Sunday with six daily flights from the new terminal to San Francisco and Denver.

Widow of Lion Air pilot says she urged grounding of 737 Max

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Widow of Lion Air pilot says she urged grounding of 737 Max

The plane that crashed in Indonesia had experienced mechanical issues on its previous flight.

Boeing 737 stall-prevention system reportedly activated in crash

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Boeing 737 stall-prevention system reportedly activated in crash

The finding indicates that the same system malfunctioned in both the Ethiopian and Indonesia crashes.

Trade panel: Boeing got unfair US tax break, hurting Airbus

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Trade panel: Boeing got unfair US tax break, hurting Airbus

The WTO says the ruling only applies to a $100 million Washington state tax program.

Southwest Air sees $150M hit from grounding of Boeing 737 Max

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Southwest Air sees $150M hit from grounding of Boeing 737 Max

Combined with bad weather and contract negotiations, 9,800 flights will be canceled.

FAA and Boeing defend oversight of 737 MAX

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FAA and Boeing defend oversight of 737 MAX

Questions have been raised of an overly cozy relationship between the FAA and the airline industry.

Lawmakers want ‘third party’ review of Boeing 737 Max fixes

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Lawmakers want ‘third party’ review of Boeing 737 Max fixes

Safety checks are usually done by the FAA, but recent crashes have raised questions about the process.

To get back to the moon, Pence is willing to bounce Boeing

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To get back to the moon, Pence is willing to bounce Boeing

The Trump administration is not committed to “any one contractor.”

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Southwest 737 Max makes emergency landing in Orlando

The FAA says it appears the emergency was not related to anti-stall software.

Indonesia’s Garuda to cancel order for 49 Boeing 737 MAX jets

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Indonesia’s Garuda to cancel order for 49 Boeing 737 MAX jets

A spokesman for the airline said the decision was due to “consumers’ low confidence” in the plane.

Boeing to pause 737 lines in Renton to catch up on work

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Boeing to pause 737 lines in Renton to catch up on work

The company said the move is not related to the grounding of MAX jets after two crashes.

Boeing to make safety feature standard on troubled MAX jets

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Boeing to make safety feature standard on troubled MAX jets

The equipment, which had been offered as an option, alerts pilots of faulty information from key sensors.

Pilot who hitched a ride saved Lion Air 737 day before crash

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Pilot who hitched a ride saved Lion Air 737 day before crash

He reportedly told the crew how to disable a malfunctioning flight-control system.

Boeing faces hurdles to return the 737 MAX fleet to service

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Boeing faces hurdles to return the 737 MAX fleet to service

An FAA blessing of a software fix and other changes might not count for much outside the U.S.

Pentagon to probe if Shanahan used office to help Boeing

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Pentagon to probe if Shanahan used office to help Boeing

A complaint alleges the defense secretary made statements promoting Boeing and disparaging competitors.