Business
Underdog Boeing wins $2.4B Air Force helicopter contract
It was a stunning upset. Boeing’s low bid beat out two other companies, including Lockheed Martin.
Nation-World
Pilots forget to pressurize cabin on Jet Airways India flight
About 30 passengers suffered bleeding in their noses and in their ears, forcing the plane to return.
Northwest
Richland nurse jumps into action during airplane emergency
“Her quick action to administer medical treatment may have averted a tragedy.”
Business
Boeing’s head of communications is stepping down after a year
Phil Musser has been working in Chicago and traveling the world. His family lived in Washington, D.C.
Business
Boeing resumes South Carolina operations after Florence
Boeing reopened its North Charleston, South Carolina plant after evacuation orders were lifted.
Local News
More parking sought for nearly completed airport terminal
Propeller Airports hopes to expand its Paine Field footprint by more than 40 percent.
Northwest
Plane thief raised suspicions a year before Sea-Tac heist
A pilot says he saw Richard Russell “pointing and flipping switches” inside an empty SkyWest jet.
Business
Estimated cost for new Sea-Tac airport facility rises to $1B
Port of Seattle commissioners in 2013 estimated the project would cost $300 million.
Northwest
Harrowing rescue saves ill-equipped hiker on Mount Adams
He was trying to summit the mountain as a tribute to his brother, who died hiking earlier this…
Business
Another study says we’re best state for aerospace commerce
As Boeing plans a new airplane model, state boosters are pleased to have their own data affirmed.
Local News
The future is past as Future of Flight exhibits are removed
The group that has run the Paine Field museum since 2005 is making way for new tenant Boeing.
Business
As big hurricane nears, Boeing will suspend assembly in SC
The state of South Carolina has ordered an evacuation of coastal areas, including North Charleston.
Business
20-hour flight is coming, and it may have a gym and bunks
Qantas is sizing up the long-range Airbus A350 against Boeing’s 777X.
Nation-World
Pepper spray discharges during flight to Hawaii, 15 treated
A passenger illegally brought the spray on the plane, but it appears it discharged accidentally.
Northwest
2 men arrested in separate sex assault cases aboard flights
Prosecutors encourage victims and other passengers to report such attacks promptly.
Business
Boeing wins contract to build 4 carrier-based drone tankers
The drones would be used to refuel Navy fighter jets and will be built in St. Louis.
Business
Senate Democrats urge Boeing to negotiate with union in SC
Boeing has appealed a vote by flightline workers there to join the Machinists union.
Business
United tests lie-flat seats on Boeing 737s for long routes
The airline plans to use the Max 10 jets to expand its luxury offerings for cross-country flights.
Business
Groups sue Boeing over Duwamish River contamination
The suit contends the Military Delivery Center plant in Tukwila is a hotbed for highly toxic PCBs.
Business
Future of Airbus megaplane is shaky despite Emirates orders
Two challenges shared by the Boeing 747: Hub airports are less important — and it has four engines.