Nation-World
Malaysia OKs new search by private company for missing 777
The understanding of where the plane may be is “better now than it has ever been.”
Local News
Supermoon was quite a show, but the next one will be better
If you missed it on New Year’s Day, an “extra special” one will be visible on Jan. 31,…
Nation-World
Tired of waiting, passenger climbs out on wing after landing
People were in the aisle waiting to get off a Ryanair flight when the man opened the emergency…
Business
Boeing said to seek Embraer control, with defense safeguards
It would keep the brand and Brazilian factories and would also use Embraer’s engineers.
Business
RAND reviews Pentagon purchase protests by Boeing and others
Boeing, Lockheed Martin contested Air Force’s decision to choose Northrop Grumman for B-21 bomber.
Nation-World
Does Trump deserve credit for zero airline crashes in 2017?
It’s a years-long trend, and the president has done little that would affect U.S. air safety.
Nation-World
10 from U.S., 2 locals killed in Costa Rica plane crash
Officials did not immediately release any names or details on the home countries of the passengers.
Business
This Boeing aerial-refueler needs no pilot, lands on carrier
The company unveils an aircraft-carrier-based drone as Navy competition heats up.
Business
Airbus year-end order rush masks woes selling largest jets
The European manufacturer’s wide-body and ultra-large jumbos are becoming increasingly hard to sell.
Business
U.S. airlines pile into Cancun on bet violence won’t end party
From their perspective, the flights are good business.
Nation-World
Plane returns to LA and Chrissy Tiegen live tweets it all
The Tokyo-bound flight had to turn around because a passenger had boarded the wrong plane.
Business
US trade wars heat up, as more companies sue for relief
Boeing claimed in April that it has been illegally harmed by Canadian jet-maker Bombardier.
Local News
Inslee’s sales pitch to Boeing: Choose Washington for new jet
Four years ago, tax breaks worth an estimated $8.7 billion helped land the 777X in Everett.
Northwest
Watch out, Everett: Spokane wants Boeing’s 797 assembly line
Greater Spokane Incorporated and Spokane International Airport say they are forming a task force.
Business
Boeing lands first international order for KC-46 tanker
It won a $279 million contract to supply the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
Business
Boeing plans to be less transparent about employment levels
The company has decided to disclose jobs data just once a year. Past data are no longer available.
Nation-World
First NASA astronaut to fly untethered in space dies at 80
Bruce McCandless soared with a hefty spacewalker’s jetpack.
Business
Was Boeing’s investment announcement timed to please Trump?
Firms try to help Trump sell unpopular tax bill by crediting their spending to tax bill savings.
Business
Boeing confirms talks to combine with Embraer of Brazil
A deal with the largest regional-jet maker would help Boeing compete with Bombardier and Airbus.
Business
SpaceX unveils new Falcon Heavy rocket before January launch
Falcon Heavy features three Falcon 9 boosters with a second-stage on the middle one.