Canada grounded Boeing MAX-8s after chance encounter led to new data
The data that the Canadian government relied on to ground Boeing MAX-8 jets in 2019 was the result of a chance encounter at a European aviation conference, documents suggest.
Boeing Critic Pierson Tells Senate He Shared Missing 737 Bolt Records With FBI
A prominent critic of Boeing Co. contradicted the planemaker’s assertion that no records exist of work done on a fuselage panel that later blew off of a 737 Max 9 mid-flight earlier this year.
Boeing’s problems just cost United $200 million | CNN Business
United Airlines was pushed into the red by Boeing and its ongoing quality issues, the airline said Tuesday. The company took a $200 million hit in the first quarter after the Boeing 737 Max 9 was grounded following the door plug incident aboard an Alaska Airlines flight.
NTSB Found More Boeing 737 MAX Door Plug Repairs, Chair Says
A similar repair performed on Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 is thought to have caused the door plug blowout in-flight, when critical arresting bolts were not re-installed.
A whistleblower claims that Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is flawed. The FAA is investigating | CNN Business
Federal authorities say they’re investigating after a whistleblower repeatedly raised concerns with two models of Boeing widebody jets, and claimed the company retaliated against him.
After 16 Years, Boeing Is Bargaining With Its Workers Again
Crisis-ridden aircraft manufacturer Boeing hasn’t engaged in full-scale contract bargaining with its workers, represented by the Machinists, in over a decade. Workers want to reverse concessions of previous years — and win more input into quality control.
New Boeing boss says planemaker faces pivotal moment
The new head of Boeing's troubled commercial airplane unit said the planemaker faces a "pivotal moment" as it works to boost quality and address significant concerns from regulators and airline customers after a panel flew off a 737 MAX 9 jet in January.
Ryanair boss would prefer if Boeing CEO Calhoun stays on
Ryanair group chief executive Michael O'Leary said today that while he is happy with the management changes Boeing has made at production level, he would prefer if CEO Dave Calhoun stayed on to complete the planemaker's turnaround.