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Germany’s Lufthansa orders 20 Boeing 787s and 20 Airbus A350s

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Germany’s Lufthansa orders 20 Boeing 787s and 20 Airbus A350s

The company, meanwhile, will sell six Airbus A380 superjumbos back to Airbus.

Pilots reported issues with new 737s, but are they relevant?

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Pilots reported issues with new 737s, but are they relevant?

According to anonymous safety reports, nose-down problems were corrected by turning off the autopilot.

US grounding of Boeing jet shows limits of company’s clout

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US grounding of Boeing jet shows limits of company’s clout

Boeing spent $15.1 million on lobbying in 2018, with more than a dozen firms working on its behalf.

Boeing’s reputation is at risk after the crash of 2 new 737s

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Boeing’s reputation is at risk after the crash of 2 new 737s

China, the company’s most important foreign market, was among many nations that have grounded the MAX 8.

More nations and airlines ground the 737 MAX — but not the US

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More nations and airlines ground the 737 MAX — but not the US

Boeing says it sees no reason to pull the aircraft from the skies, and the FAA concurs.

Trump laments complexity of modern flying in wake of crash

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Trump laments complexity of modern flying in wake of crash

“I don’t know about you, but I don’t want Albert Einstein to be my pilot,” the president said.

Boeing stock drags after second deadly crash of a 737 Max 8

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Boeing stock drags after second deadly crash of a 737 Max 8

Aviation authorities in China, Indonesia and Ethiopia have ordered airlines to stop flying them.

4 nations ground Boeing 737 Max 8s after Ethiopia crash

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4 nations ground Boeing 737 Max 8s after Ethiopia crash

Another new Boeing plane crashed shortly after takeoff, this time in clear weather outside Addis Ababa.

2 short, erratic flights end in tragedy: Are they linked?

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2 short, erratic flights end in tragedy: Are they linked?

Maybe. The Boeing 737 crash in Ethiopia is similar in some ways to an earlier Indonesia incident.

737 Max crashes in Ethiopia, killing 157 from 35 countries

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737 Max crashes in Ethiopia, killing 157 from 35 countries

The Boeing jetliner carrying 157 people crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ethiopian capital.

Boeing likely to face new questions after another 737 crash

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Boeing likely to face new questions after another 737 crash

A new Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines crashed shortly after taking off.

Helicopter company chief dies in crash on Olympic Peninsula

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Helicopter company chief dies in crash on Olympic Peninsula

The chopper went down during a logging operation after the Montana pilot sent a distress call.

Gallery: Paine Field soars into passenger air service

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Gallery: Paine Field soars into passenger air service

People were eager to be aboard the first flights out of the new passenger terminal in Everett.

And we’re off! First passenger flight leaves Everett

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And we’re off! First passenger flight leaves Everett

Passengers give rave reviews as they board inaugural flights at Paine Field.

Notable, quotable: Passengers and politicians on Paine Field

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Notable, quotable: Passengers and politicians on Paine Field

Assorted quotes from folks at the commercial terminal’s first day.

‘The end of a fantastic era’— a look back on the Concorde

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‘The end of a fantastic era’— a look back on the Concorde

It was the world’s first supersonic passenger plane.

America’s newest crew capsule rockets toward space station

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America’s newest crew capsule rockets toward space station

The only passenger was a life-size test dummy, named Ripley after the character in the “Alien” movies.

Guests tour the departure lounge of the Paine Field terminal on Tuesday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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So far, airport earns Everett no respect

Paine Field airport opens Monday, but please don’t call it Seattle’s second airport, locals say.

You’ll forget you’re at an airport Monday in Everett

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You’ll forget you’re at an airport Monday in Everett

Meet the new Paine Field terminal with its Italian marble countertops and glass jet bridges.

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Passenger eats meth, causes Seattle-to-LA flight to divert

He was pacing the aisles when the captain announced they were diverting to Portland.