Nation-World
Alien life could thrive on Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus
Microbes that dwell near our planet’s hydrothermal vents can tolerate a simulated Enceladus habitat.
Nation-World
Trump’s personal pilot meets key quality for FAA job: loyalty
John Dunkin is being considered for chief of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Business
Trump to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum
Critics argue that sanctions will drive up prices and hurt U.S. companies that use steel or aluminum.
Nation-World
NASA launches advanced weather satellite for western US
It is capable of forecasting with fast, crisp images of hurricanes, wildfires and other calamities.
Business
Delta tax break at stake in spat with Georgia GOP over NRA
One state official said Delta had taken “punitive” action against defenders of the Second Amendment.
Nation-World
Scientists detect signal from ‘cosmic dawn’
The signal comes from the moment when the universe’s earliest stars emerged.
Nation-World
Growler flown from Whidbey left pilots blind, freezing
The Navy is investigating this latest example of cockpit problems in its high-performance aircraft.
Business
White House has $3.9-billion deal for 2 Air Force One planes
The new planes will replace the VC-25A aircraft, specially modified versions of the 747.
Business
Airlines’ foreign buying spree raises competition questions
“They see that as a way of solidifying their presence in these other markets.”
Nation-World
Stowaways hide in 767’s landing gear, fall to their deaths
It was speculated they were either forced out by the mechanics of the gears or they jumped.
Local News
Alaska Airlines hopes to be a decent neighbor in Everett
Diana Birkett Rakow shared aspects of the company’s philosophy as keynote at an Economic Alliance event.
Business
Get ready for the era of hypersonic flight — at Mach 5
The Pentagon sees hypersonic weaponry as a potential game changer.
Business
More than 60 Boeing 737s per month: Can suppliers keep up?
There was lots of talk this week about the prudence and pressures of soaring production rates.
Business
Budget: Lockheed gets almost as much as State Department
Boeing is in second place with annual sales of $26.5 billion in 2016.
Business
Airbus expects strong growth, looks past plane troubles
The company delivered a record 718 aircraft last year and expects that to rise to 800 in 2018.
Northwest
Pilot killed in crash of plane that departed Paine Field
Officials identified the pilot and speculated he may have had a medical emergency during the flight.
Business
Stealth bomber to replace B-1s and B-2s; B-52s keep flying
There have been several discussions about replacing the B-52’s engines to decrease maintenance costs.
Business
Aerospace analyst explains how he’ll help state’s Boeing bid
Richard Aboulafia will deliver a report on Washington’s strengths and weaknesses in landing the 797.
Business
Air passenger traffic growing faster than airplane capacity
“Our customers are in a good place,” a Boeing marketing executive says of the airlines.
Business
Will Everett service affect Bellingham’s once-busier airport?
Officials there expect little impact, but they’re offering incentives to lure another carrier.