Business
Boeing will own 80% of joint venture with Embraer
The Brazilian company brings engineering talent that Boeing could tap for the new 797.
Nation-World
Rocket developed by Japan startup in flames after liftoff
Interstellar Technologies believed the rocket suffered a glitch in its main engine.
Business
747 helps zip state cherries to China from Grant County
Up until now the fruit has been shipped from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Business
Redmond’s Planetary Resources has burned through its money
The would-be asteroid-miner has fizzled, but there remains a lot of optimism in the space sector here.
Life
Trump’s proposed ‘Space Force’ has its roots in comic culture
Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik helped fuel a cultural appetite for space-oriented entertainment.
Nation-World
Tesla-loving Norway wants to be a pioneer in electric planes
Creating aircraft that will withstand the weather conditions of Norway may pose a challenge.
Nation-World
Boeing robot submarine is back, roaming the California coast
Echo Voyager can reach a maximum depth of 11,000 feet, with a top speed of about 9 mph.
Business
Airbus threatens to leave Britain over Brexit process
Airbus, like many companies, is vulnerable to Brexit because of its international supply chain.
Business
Trump jabbed first, and now world hits back in trade fight
The European Union is set Friday to slap tariffs on $3.4 billion in American products.
Business
Boeing wins big 777 and 767 freighter order from FedEx
The combined 767 and 777 order for 24 widebody aircraft is worth $6.6 billion at list prices.
Business
Troublesome new engines for Boeing, Airbus disrupt airlines
Technical problems with the most advanced models of jet engines are grounding numerous planes.
Nation-World
Trump says he’s directing Pentagon to create new Space Force
The president the Pentagon branch would be “separate but equal” from the Air Force.
Business
Better Wi-Fi, heat-resistant engines among aviation testing
Aviation manufacturers look toward a more automated future, including planes piloted by computers.
Nation-World
Spacewalking astronauts set up TV cameras for arriving ships
Until SpaceX and Boeing fly astronauts, NASA must rely on Russia for getting to and from the outpost.
Business
Boring Company to build Chicago-to-O’Hare rapid transport
Each electric vehicle in the proposed tunnel system would travel at speeds of 125 to 150 mph.
Business
Port of Moses Lake considers a bid for Boeing’s next jetliner
The company already has a presence at the Eastern Washington city’s airport.
Nation-World
NASA rover knocked out as gigantic dust storm envelops Mars
It may be several days before there’s enough sunlight to recharge Opportunity’s battery.
Business
Goodyear targets pilot shortage for its new airships
Only 128 people are qualified to fly airships in the U.S. About 17 are paid to do it…
Business
FAA is too tough on drones, federal science panel says
Regulators need to balance the overall benefits of drones, the advisers say.
Nation-World
China’s 747 diplomacy shows influence in Trump-Kim talks
Kim lacks the aircraft to ensure his safety on the almost 3,000-mile journey.