Business
China has more to lose in trade war; Trump has key weakness
“The Chinese aren’t constrained by the rule of law or a representative democracy.”
Business
Virgin Galactic conducts 1st powered flight of new spaceship
In previous tests, it remained attached to its mother ship or glided back to the ground.
Nation-World
Thunderbirds pilot who died: Educating kids a highlight
Maj. Stephen Del Bagno was the Thunderbirds’ slot pilot, according to the Air Force Times.
Business
China tariffs target mostly old 737s, but message is clear
Boeing and analysts think China fired a mere warning shot — and the scope of retaliation could change.
Business
China gut punches Trump on trade. Is it time to get worried?
China is normally known for “measured” responses in its trade dealings.
Business
Sea-Tac airport’s new international facility over budget
The cost now stands at $830 million, or 21 percent higher than originally estimated.
Business
Alaska Airlines developing new sex misconduct training
A former Facebook executive said a flight attendant brushed off her complaint about a passenger.
Business
Trump could win trade battle with China but lose the war
China is quickly moving toward producing its own line of commercial aircraft.
Business
Quieter supersonic jet? Lockheed wins a NASA award to try
The experimental plane will be designed to mitigate the shock waves emanating during flight.
Northwest
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince quietly visits Boeing in Everett
His visit to the Seattle area was all but secret, but an agreement with Boeing was announced.
Northwest
Boeing detects computer virus attack, little damage done
A Boeing spokeswoman said Thursday that the ransomware virus was contained to “a few machines”.
Business
Boeing and Airbus are dueling in niche market for small jets
While Airbus prepares to take control of a Bombardier program, Boeing is in talks to acquire Embraer.
Nation-World
Boeing hit by WannaCry virus, fears it could hit production
The virus gains access to a network and attacks computer software using “ransomware.”
Business
Drone nearly hits Boeing 777-200 landing in New Zealand
It was about 16 feet from the plane at a point when it was impossible to take evasive…
Nation-World
Not a UFO alien, 6-8-inch tall mystery girl was a human
The remains were found in 2003 near a church in an abandoned Chilean village.
Nation-World
Self-taught, Flat Earth rocketeer blasts off into sky
“I’m tired of people saying I chickened out and didn’t build a rocket.”
Business
United gives $10,000 travel voucher to ‘bumped’ passenger
But the airline drew the line at letting her into one of its airport lounges.
Business
Stocks tumble on trade fears; SP has worst week in 2 years
A trade war could damage the global economy and slash profits at big U.S. exporters like Boeing.
Local News
Somers sees Paine Field as focal point of a thriving county
In an annual speech, he also acknowledged challenges such as opioid addiction, crime and homelessness.
Business
Trump orders huge tariffs on China, raises trade war worries
Business groups worry China will target U.S. exports of aircraft, soybeans and other products.