Business
Bombardier sues Mitsubishi in over aircraft trade secrets
The suit alleges that Mitsubishi and Seattle’s AeroTEC hired about 92 former Bombardier personnel.
Nation-World
‘Space Force’ is grounded in real needs but details are hazy
The Pentagon is expected to have a Space Force plan in its 2020 budget request to Congress.
Local News
Boeing leases aerospace gallery with lofty improvement plans
The company is expected to invest millions of dollars in the former Future of Flight Aviation Center.
Business
Trump wants to keep Boeing in business with Saudi Arabia
Since 1950, the country has spent nearly $90 billion on arms from U.S. defense contractors.
Business
Lockheed’s troubled F-35 grounded by Pentagon after first crash
The cost of the jet once prompted President Trump to suggest he would scrap it for one from…
Business
Main runway at Paine Field gets a paving do-over
The airport reopened to jet traffic Monday after a week-long closure to repair an earlier repair.
Local News
Rep. Rick Larsen shares Growler noise concerns with Pentagon
He said the Navy brass “just don’t get” how serious the issue is for the Central Whidbey community.
Nation-World
Woman with ‘emotional support squirrel’ removed from plane
The passenger had not indicated on her reservation that her support animal was a squirrel.
Business
Airbus gets a new boss, inheriting all the old problems
Airbus scored with its A320 neo, taking on Boeing’s 737 Max, but design problems held back deliveries.
Business
Senate OKs FAA reauthorization, sends bill to White House
After many extension measures, it’s the first time a five-year bill has been passed since the 1980s.
Business
Company chosen for all Paine airplane and passenger services
McGee Air Services, an Alaska Air subsidiary, will handle baggage and do other work for three airlines.
Business
United orders 9 more Dreamliners as 787 sales exceed 2017
The airline already has 37 Boeing 787s, with 13 more on the way.
Business
50 years ago, they rolled it out: the first Boeing 747
On Sept. 30, 1968, there were audible gasps as the world’s first jumbo jet was revealed at Paine…
Northwest
Navy’s final EIS sticks with 36 new Growlers at Whidbey base
The Growlers are quieter than Prowlers, the Navy said, but are perceived louder due to engine frequency.
Business
New FAA report could clear the way for 2019 airline service
A revised environmental assessment found no new significant issues arising from Paine Field flights.
Business
What the airlines are planning for Paine Field in Everett
If all goes as planned, three carriers will begin serving Snohomish County with 24 daily flights.
Business
Boeing gets $9.2 billion Air Force training aircraft contract
The service plans to buy about 350 of Boeing’s T-X aircraft to replace its T-38C Talons.
Business
Lockheed-Boeing chooses Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket engine
The two companies originally announced the partnership in 2014.
Business
Dreamliners grounded again due to Rolls-Royce engine flaws
The engine blades are deteriorating faster than expected on the Boeing 787 jetliners.
Business
Airbus closes in on $18 billion China deal despite US spat
Airbus is also commemorating the 10th year of its first Chinese assembly line and its new helicopter plant.