Nation-World
Small chopper to hitch a ride to Mars with NASA’s next rover
The helicopter’s blades will encounter far less atmosphere than they would on Earth.
Nation-World
Navy busts $12.9 billion cap for new U.S. aircraft carrier
The price for the USS Gerald Ford, CVN 78, will reach $13.027 billion.
Business
New SpaceX rocket tweaked for use over and over again
Falcon 9 rockets are redesigned to allow for many uses and quicker turnarounds.
Business
Sanctions on Iran could cost US, European companies billions
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany tried but failed to persuade Trump to stick with the deal.
Business
Boeing wasn’t counting on potential Iran deal worth billions
As sanctions resume, it appears Airbus has more to lose in terms of firm orders and deliveries.
Business
Boeing vows much-delayed tankers will be delivered this year
Disagreeing with an openly skeptical federal government, the company says success is in sight.
Nation-World
Transport plane that crashed in Georgia was on final trip
Adjutant General: Puerto Rico has “the oldest planes on inventory” of all U.S. National Guard planes.
Business
Cracked window forces Southwest 737 to land in Cleveland
There were no reports of injuries after Flight 957 landed safely.
Nation-World
5 dead after military plane crashes in Georgia
The C-130 belonged to the Puerto Rico National Guard and was bound for Arizona.
Business
FAA: Pilots to blame for 3 San Francisco airport close-calls
The agency re-certified the airport last week after an in-depth review of its operations.
Business
Mukilteo plans aerospace program for girls ages 12-16
Girls who will attend middle school or high school this fall are eligible to apply.
Nation-World
Spike in ‘minor’ aviation accidents a ‘leading indicator’
Navy Secretary Richard Spencer says they’re among the problems the military should examine.
Northwest
Southwest plane in Everett for repairs after fatal accident
The twin-engine Boeing 737 was reportedly flown to Paine Field on Monday.
Business
Boeing bets again on parts and services with big acquisition
The company is buying aerospace parts distributor KLX for $3.25 billion, plus the assumption of debt.
Nation-World
FAA orders more jet engine fan blade inspections
The agency is calling for more frequent inspections of 3,716 CFM56-7B engines on U.S. airplanes.
Business
Trump hails bravery of crew, passengers aboard damaged 737
The pilot, Capt. Tammie Jo Shults, has earned praise for helping prevent a far worse outcome.
Business
Boeing in competition to build the Navy’s MQ-25 flying tanker
The contract, which does not yet have a set dollar amount, is to be awarded this summer.
Nation-World
Trip to moon? NASA’s only lunar rover just got canceled
It was in the concept formulation stage for potential launch in the 2020s.
Northwest
Flight attendant sues SkyWest, says pilot assaulted her
She says a captain drugged her after they attended an Edmonton Oilers hockey game in Alberta.
Business
Boeing plans increase in 767 production, bullish on outlook
Puget Sound-area factories look set to remain very busy even as 777 production dips.