To the relief of anxious employees, the company said it will shut down factory operations for two weeks.
The coronavirus brings new worries for companies unhinged by the 737 Max crisis.
More than one million passengers have flown in or out of Everett. Is it time for bigger airplanes?
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New Tech Industries, a Mukilteo aerospace firm, hopes to bring all its employees back to work soon.
Paine Field was voted 8th-best among a selection of small airports, some of which aren’t all that small.
To accommodate the schedule, the airline will cut the number of daily departures to Portland to two.
The carrier cited insufficient demand. United will continue to fly from Paine Field to Denver.
The plane flew for the first time Saturday. “All flight controls are good, very solid,” one of the pilots reported.
The plane sat on the runway 3 hours through rain and wind before aborting its planned Friday flight.
There and elsewhere, big projects are under way or completed, fueling even more growth in the region.
In a news release, the company said there are no furloughs or layoffs planned.
Count Funko among the fans of Paine Field flying. Meanwhile, where next? Chicago or Dallas, anyone?
They are there to promote state aerospace companies and other manufacturers.
Paine Field is certain to be studied by a state commission looking for a “relief valve” or replacement.
The director of the Snohomish County-owned airport was the target of a scam to register complaints.
The company’s reaction to the 737 Max accidents follows a familiar pattern of deflecting blame.
At a conference, Brad Tilden speculated about expanded passenger service, but flights are capped — for now.
At 14 jets per month, the Everett line now has only 20 months worth of Dreamliner orders remaining.
“Herald Headlines” features Janice Podsada, who works even when she’s buying her lunch.
The retirement funds of the Washington State Investment Board now have a stake in Propeller Airports.
