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Today: April 02, 2025
Today: April 02, 2025

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Boeing 737 MAX returns to China

Boeing was set to deliver its first 737 MAX to a Chinese airline since March 2019 on Wednesday, flight data shows, ending a four-year freeze for the U.S.

Boeing 737 MAX returns to China
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Boeing installed piece that blew off Alaska MAX 9 jet - Seattle Times

The door plug that blew off an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 jet this month was removed for repair and reinstalled by Boeing's mechanics at its Renton assembly line, the Seattle Times

Boeing installed piece that blew off Alaska MAX 9 jet - Seattle Times
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A key senator accuses Boeing leaders of putting profits over safety. Her committee plans hearings

Congress is getting involved in examining safety at Boeing after a panel blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner in midflight

A key senator accuses Boeing leaders of putting profits over safety. Her committee plans hearings
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FAA halt to Boeing MAX production expansion to hit airlines, suppliers

The aerospace industry faces widening disruption from the blowout of a panel on an Alaska Airlines Boeing jet after U.S.

FAA halt to Boeing MAX production expansion to hit airlines, suppliers
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China says Boeing has permission to resume 737 MAX 8 deliveries

China said on Thursday it has given Boeing permission to resume deliveries of its 737 MAX 8 to local customers, ending an import freeze on the U.S

China says Boeing has permission to resume 737 MAX 8 deliveries
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Factbox-What airlines, regulators are doing about Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets

The U.S. aviation regulator has agreed to allow Boeing's top-selling 737 MAX 9 airplanes to resume flying after inspections, but barred the troubled planemaker from expanding production.

Factbox-What airlines, regulators are doing about Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets
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Alaska Air posts Q4 loss on higher expenses

Alaska Air Group, the operator of the Boeing plane that suffered a mid-air incident earlier this month, said on Thursday that it swung to a fourth-quarter loss, from a year-ago profit,

Alaska Air posts Q4 loss on higher expenses
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Southwest Airlines removes MAX 7 from 2024 plans, cuts delivery forecast from Boeing

Southwest Airlines said on Thursday it was expecting to take fewer deliveries of Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft and it had left out the MAX 7 model, which is mired in

Southwest Airlines removes MAX 7 from 2024 plans, cuts delivery forecast from Boeing
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Aviation industry needs to refocus, says Wizz Air CEO

The airline industry will have to put quality at the forefront and refocus in the wake of an incident where a cabin panel blew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 Alaska

Aviation industry needs to refocus, says Wizz Air CEO
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Southwest Airlines is reporting a loss, and American expects to start the new year with a loss

Some major U.S. airlines are struggling to cover higher costs for labor and other expenses

Southwest Airlines is reporting a loss, and American expects to start the new year with a loss
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Boeing CEO says planemaker backs FAA halt to 737 MAX production expansion

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said Thursday the U.S. planemaker supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) decision to bar the planemaker from expanding

Boeing CEO says planemaker backs FAA halt to 737 MAX production expansion
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Copa Airlines 737 MAX 9 becomes first grounded jet to be put back in service

A Copa Airlines jet became the first 737 MAX 9 to return to service on Thursday, after 171 Boeing MAX 9s were grounded this month in the wake of an accident involving a mid-air

Copa Airlines 737 MAX 9 becomes first grounded jet to be put back in service
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What you should know if you're about to fly on a Boeing Max 9

Those grounded Boeing jets are coming back starting Friday

What you should know if you're about to fly on a Boeing Max 9
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Boeing production woes 'will get resolved' says major customer Avolon

Boeing's production difficulties will "get resolved", its 737 MAX 10 aircraft will get certified and the impact of U.S. regulators freezing a planned production ramp-up will be

Boeing production woes 'will get resolved' says major customer Avolon
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Small Boeing suppliers lament new turmoil around 737 planes

Rosemary and Larry Brester have been running Hobart Machined Products since 1978, milling and grinding metal to make

Small Boeing suppliers lament new turmoil around 737 planes
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Boeing 737 MAX lands in China, ending import freeze on order backlog

The first Boeing 737 MAX jet delivered to a Chinese airline since March 2019 landed in China on Saturday, ending an almost five-year import freeze on the planemaker's

Boeing 737 MAX lands in China, ending import freeze on order backlog
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United Airlines resumes Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights after inspections

United Airlines said it had resumed use of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets Saturday for passenger flights after U.S. regulators gave the green light following a mid-air cabin

United Airlines resumes Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights after inspections
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United CEO kickstarts Airbus talks amid Boeing delays- sources

United Airlines has approached Airbus about buying more A321neo jets to fill a potential void left by the delayed Boeing 737 MAX 10, in a trade-off likely to ease deadlock

United CEO kickstarts Airbus talks amid Boeing delays- sources
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Aviation's wheelers and dealers meet under shadow of MAX crisis

The financiers behind the world's airline industry are gathering for the first time since a mid-air cabin blowout tipped Boeing into a new safety

Aviation's wheelers and dealers meet under shadow of MAX crisis
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Ryanair sees Boeing MAX 10 flying in first quarter of 2025

Major Boeing customer Ryanair said on Monday it was hopeful the 737 MAX 10 would be certified before the end of the year and flying at the start of 2025.

Ryanair sees Boeing MAX 10 flying in first quarter of 2025
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Boeing one incident away from 737 production halt, lessor says

One of the aircraft industry's most influential leaders believes Boeing will face a heavier regulatory backlash if there are further production

Boeing one incident away from 737 production halt, lessor says
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Boeing under a microscope for safety issues as it reports results

When Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun delivers the company's fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, he will be doing it while the planemaker is in the

Boeing under a microscope for safety issues as it reports results
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Factbox-How many variants of 737 MAX planes does Boeing make?

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Factbox-How many variants of 737 MAX planes does Boeing make?
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AerCap CEO dismisses calls for Boeing leadership changes

The head of the world's largest aircraft lessor AerCap dismissed calls for leadership changes at Boeing and said the planemaker is under no illusion about what needs

AerCap CEO dismisses calls for Boeing leadership changes
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New York state comptroller asks Boeing CEO to explain handling of MAX 9 fallout -letter

New York State's comptroller has asked Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to explain how it is handling its current crisis in the wake of a door plug blowout on its 737 MAX 9 aircraft,

New York state comptroller asks Boeing CEO to explain handling of MAX 9 fallout -letter
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Exclusive-Boeing withdraws bid for safety exemption for Boeing 737 MAX 7

Boeing confirmed late on Monday it is withdrawing a request it made to the Federal Aviation Administration last year seeking an exemption from a safety standard for its 737 MAX

Exclusive-Boeing withdraws bid for safety exemption for Boeing 737 MAX 7
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Facing scrutiny over quality control, Boeing withdraws request for safety exemption

Boeing says it is withdrawing a request for a safety exemption needed to certify a new model of its 737 Max airliner

Facing scrutiny over quality control, Boeing withdraws request for safety exemption
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United exec says loss of skills may have contributed to Boeing problems

A senior United Airlines executive highlighted the widespread loss of experience in the aviation industry since the COVID-19 pandemic and said it may have contributed

United exec says loss of skills may have contributed to Boeing problems
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Southwest Airlines not looking to shift to Airbus aircraft, still want Boeing MAX 7s

Southwest Airlines has no plans to diversify its fleet towards Airbus aircraft and still wants to eventually take delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX 7 planes it has ordered, Vice

Southwest Airlines not looking to shift to Airbus aircraft, still want Boeing MAX 7s
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Ukraine's new 100-mile bomb from Boeing is ready, sources say

After successful testing in the U.S., Ukraine will soon receive it first big batch of long-range missiles made by Boeing that promise to extend its range deep into

Ukraine's new 100-mile bomb from Boeing is ready, sources say
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Ryanair will take as many Boeing MAX 10s as it can get, says CEO

Ryanair will take as many Boeing MAX 10 aircraft as it can get, the airline's CEO told Reuters on Tuesday, reiterating his confidence in the U.S. planemaker.

Ryanair will take as many Boeing MAX 10s as it can get, says CEO
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Boeing postpones 2024 outlook, CEO says company has 'much to prove'

Boeing Co has "much to prove" to regain the confidence of regulators and customers after a mid-air cabin-panel blowout of a 737 MAX aircraft, CEO Dave Calhoun said on Wednesday, adding

Boeing postpones 2024 outlook, CEO says company has 'much to prove'
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Boeing cuts its 4Q loss to $30 million, but that was before one of its jets lost a panel in flight

Boeing says it lost $30 million in the fourth quarter, and revenue was stronger than expected

Boeing cuts its 4Q loss to $30 million, but that was before one of its jets lost a panel in flight
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Boeing CEO says door plug issue under control, apologizes to United's Kirby

Boeing Co CEO Dave Calhoun said on Wednesday he was convinced that the door plug issue that has sparked a safety and quality crisis at the planemaker was "completely under control."

Boeing CEO says door plug issue under control, apologizes to United's Kirby
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Boeing is sued by shareholders following MAX 9 blowout

Boeing has been sued by shareholders who said the company prioritized profit over safety and misled them about its commitment to making safe aircraft, prior to

Boeing is sued by shareholders following MAX 9 blowout
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FAA says comprehensive Boeing 737 audit will review Spirit fuselage production

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that its previously announced audit of Boeings Co's 737 MAX production will include all elements of Boeing production

FAA says comprehensive Boeing 737 audit will review Spirit fuselage production
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Analysis-Boeing 737 MAX crisis adds to high demand for older planes

The second-hand market for airplanes is booming due to a chronic shortage that has persisted since the pandemic - and

Analysis-Boeing 737 MAX crisis adds to high demand for older planes
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US lawmakers ask if FAA found 'persistent quality lapses' at Boeing -- letter

A group of U.S. lawmakers want the Federal Aviation Administration to answer questions about its oversight of Boeing in the wake of the 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency including

US lawmakers ask if FAA found 'persistent quality lapses' at Boeing -- letter
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How a rollercoaster week left Boeing's credibility on the line

Boeing is reeling from a week of turmoil that has snagged production and development timelines and tested confidence

How a rollercoaster week left Boeing's credibility on the line
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Exclusive-Boeing delays some 737 MAX deliveries after new quality defect

Boeing Co said on Sunday it will have to perform rework on about 50 undelivered 737 MAX airplanes, potentially delaying near-term deliveries, after its supplier Spirit AeroSystems

Exclusive-Boeing delays some 737 MAX deliveries after new quality defect
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Boeing flags potential delays after supplier finds another problem with some 737 fuselages

Boeing says its supplier has discovered another problem with fuselages on its 737 jets that might delay deliveries of about 50 aircraft

Boeing flags potential delays after supplier finds another problem with some 737 fuselages
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FAA says 94% of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes inspected

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday nearly 94% of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes at two U.S. airlines have been inspected and returned to service following a mid-air

FAA says 94% of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes inspected
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US FAA chief to face questions on Boeing after MAX 9 emergency

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will face questions Tuesday from lawmakers about the agency's oversight of Boeing in the wake of a 737 MAX 9

US FAA chief to face questions on Boeing after MAX 9 emergency
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The head of FAA pledges to hold Boeing accountable for any violations of safety rules

The new chief of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency will use more people to monitor aircraft manufacturing and hold Boeing accountable for any violations of safety regulations

The head of FAA pledges to hold Boeing accountable for any violations of safety rules
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U.S. safety regulator to release initial report on Boeing 737 MAX cabin blowout - agency

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board will release its preliminary report on the Jan. 5 Boeing 737 MAX 9 door panel blowout on Tuesday, the agency said Tuesday.

U.S. safety regulator to release initial report on Boeing 737 MAX cabin blowout - agency
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U.S. National Transportation Safety Board publishes preliminary report on Alaska 737 MAX 9

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U.S. National Transportation Safety Board publishes preliminary report on Alaska 737 MAX 9
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Factbox-Five facts from US safety board report on Boeing MAX 9 door panel

A door panel that flew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight on Jan. 5 appeared to be missing four key bolts, according to a preliminary report from the U.S.

Factbox-Five facts from US safety board report on Boeing MAX 9 door panel
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Boeing to assess whether more action needed after NTSB findings, official says

Boeing will look at the preliminary results from the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) investigation of the 737 MAX 9 blowout and decide whether to take more action

Boeing to assess whether more action needed after NTSB findings, official says
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Aircraft lessor DAE expects further Boeing delays

A production cap and recent incidents with Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft will "undoubtedly" impede the planemaker's ability to catch up on already delayed delivery commitments, lessor Dubai

Aircraft lessor DAE expects further Boeing delays
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Ryanair CEO: Boeing quality is a concern, further delays possible

Ryanair is concerned by shortcomings identified by U.S. regulators in a report into the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 accident, and increased regulatory

Ryanair CEO: Boeing quality is a concern, further delays possible
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Boeing aiming to reduce traveled work on 737, supply chain head says

Boeing Co recently issued guidance to its supply chain to reduce traveled work on the 737 program, Boeing supply chain head Ihssane Mounir said on Wednesday at an aerospace

Boeing aiming to reduce traveled work on 737, supply chain head says
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Thai Airways orders 45 Boeing 787s plus options -sources

Thai Airways has placed a firm order for 45 Boeing 787 jets, with options potentially boosting the size of the deal to around 80 aircraft as it serves rising international travel demand,

Thai Airways orders 45 Boeing 787s plus options -sources
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Boeing 'undoubtedly' making progress on quality issues, Avolon CEO says

Boeing is "undoubtedly" making significant progress in getting on top of quality issues, the head of Avolon, the world's second largest aircraft leasing firm and a

Boeing 'undoubtedly' making progress on quality issues, Avolon CEO says
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US FAA formally mandates Boeing 737 MAX loose bolt inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said it was formally mandating inspections in Boeing 737 MAX airplanes for loose bolts in the rudder control systems after the

US FAA formally mandates Boeing 737 MAX loose bolt inspections
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Could a standalone non-profit be the answer to FAA oversight of Boeing?

The Federal Aviation Administration is exploring the use of an independent third-party to oversee Boeing inspections and quality

Could a standalone non-profit be the answer to FAA oversight of Boeing?
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'Whistling sound' heard on previous Boeing Max 9 flight before door plug blowout, lawsuit alleges

An attorney representing passengers of an Alaska Airlines flight that lost a door plug in midair says a “whistling sound” was heard on a previous flight of the same Boeing 737 Max 9

'Whistling sound' heard on previous Boeing Max 9 flight before door plug blowout, lawsuit alleges
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AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans say air travel is safe despite recent scares

A new poll by the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds most Americans believe air travel is generally safe in the U.S. The poll was released Friday

AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans say air travel is safe despite recent scares
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How production pressures plunged Boeing into yet another crisis

In October, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun was asked how fast Boeing could raise output of its best-selling 737 MAX

How production pressures plunged Boeing into yet another crisis
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Analysis-Boeing strikes conciliatory tone with suppliers amid 737 MAX crisis

Boeing executives extended an olive branch to the company's strained supply chain this week to help them deal with the fallout of the latest 737 MAX crisis, but

Analysis-Boeing strikes conciliatory tone with suppliers amid 737 MAX crisis
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FAA chief to meet with Boeing in Seattle next week

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FAA chief to meet with Boeing in Seattle next week
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Boeing, pressured over 737 MAX 9 blowout, says January deliveries shrank 29%

Boeing said on Tuesday it delivered 27 airplanes in January, which was down 29% from the same month last year as regulators, lawmakers and customers pressured

Boeing, pressured over 737 MAX 9 blowout, says January deliveries shrank 29%
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Boeing to stabilize 737 production later this year, CFO says

Boeing Chief Financial Officer Brian West said Tuesday the company will move to a steady 737 production rate of 38 aircraft per month in the second half of 2024 after slowing

Boeing to stabilize 737 production later this year, CFO says
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Thai Airways to acquire 45 wide-body Boeing jets

Thai Airways International said on Wednesday it has entered into an agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace for a firm order of 45 wide-body jets to expand its fleet, with

Thai Airways to acquire 45 wide-body Boeing jets
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U.S. FAA chief to raise quality practices with Boeing execs in Washington -statement

The Federal Aviation Administration's top official said on Thursday he will raise Boeing's quality control practices and compliance with manufacturing requirements at a

U.S. FAA chief to raise quality practices with Boeing execs in Washington -statement
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China's first homegrown airliner makes international debut in Singapore

China's challenger to Airbus and Boeing's passenger jets, the narrow-body C919 manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has made

China's first homegrown airliner makes international debut in Singapore
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Airlines group chief backs Boeing CEO to fix safety crisis

Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun is the right person to lead the company out of its latest safety crisis, after a panel blew out of a 737 MAX 9 plane in

Airlines group chief backs Boeing CEO to fix safety crisis
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Ryanair CEO expects to be at least seven Boeing deliveries short this summer

Ryanair expects to be at least seven Boeing deliveries short this summer, CEO Michael O'Leary told Reuters on Tuesday.

Ryanair CEO expects to be at least seven Boeing deliveries short this summer
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United Airlines to lean more on MAX 9 and Airbus A321 amid Boeing delays

United Airlines will rely more on Boeing 737 MAX 9 and Airbus A321 aircraft in the absence of MAX 10 to pursue its growth plans, Chief Financial Officer Mike Leskinen said on

United Airlines to lean more on MAX 9 and Airbus A321 amid Boeing delays
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Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program, appoints new vice president of quality

Boeing says the head of its 737 jetliner program is leaving the company immediately, paving the way for the aircraft maker to appoint new leadership at the troubled division

Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program, appoints new vice president of quality
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Chinese planemaker COMAC upstages Airbus and Boeing at Singapore Airshow

Chinese state-owned planemaker COMAC upstaged industry leaders Airbus and Boeing at the Singapore Airshow this week, showing off its self-

Chinese planemaker COMAC upstages Airbus and Boeing at Singapore Airshow
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Aerospace giants form coalition to stop unauthorized parts from entering supply chain

Aerospace giants including Airbus, Boeing and GE Aerospace on Thursday announced the formation of a coalition that would aim to prevent unauthorized parts from entering the global supply

Aerospace giants form coalition to stop unauthorized parts from entering supply chain
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Spirit says it is unable to estimate impact of 737 MAX 9 incident

Fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems said on Thursday it was unable to reasonably estimate the financial impact of an incident last month that led to a temporary grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9

Spirit says it is unable to estimate impact of 737 MAX 9 incident
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Ryanair may have to cut summer flights due to further Boeing delays

Ryanair will receive even fewer Boeing aircraft by the end of June than previously expected, CEO Michael O'Leary said on Friday, potentially prompting the budget

Ryanair may have to cut summer flights due to further Boeing delays
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China's homegrown C919 jet in spotlight at Singapore air show, but not quite ready to compete

China’s C919 single-aisle jet made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow, attracting masses of visitors and hundreds of orders, but analysts say it still has a long way to go before it can compete with aircraft from market leaders Boeing and Airbus

China's homegrown C919 jet in spotlight at Singapore air show, but not quite ready to compete
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Expert panel finds 'disconnect' between Boeing senior management, employees

An expert panel reviewing Boeing’s safety management processes found a "disconnect" between the planemaker's senior management and employees on safety culture and raised other

Expert panel finds 'disconnect' between Boeing senior management, employees
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Experts say Boeing's steps to improve safety culture have helped but don't go far enough

Government and aviation-industry experts say Boeing has made some strides toward improving its safety culture, but employees could still be subject to retaliation for reporting issues

Experts say Boeing's steps to improve safety culture have helped but don't go far enough
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American Airlines nears jet order tilted toward Airbus, Bloomberg reports

American Airlines is close to placing an order for about 100 narrowbody jets split between Airbus SE and Boeing, with the European planemaker likely to secure the larger part, Bloomberg

American Airlines nears jet order tilted toward Airbus, Bloomberg reports
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Exclusive-Allegiant expects fewer aircraft from Boeing as US planemaker faces quality issues

Low-cost U.S. carrier Allegiant expects fewer aircraft deliveries from Boeing this year, its president told Reuters, as the planemaker grapples with the

Exclusive-Allegiant expects fewer aircraft from Boeing as US planemaker faces quality issues
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Boeing given 90 days by FAA to come up with a plan to improve safety and quality of manufacturing

The Federal Aviation Administration is giving Boeing 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality problems and meet safety standards for building new planes

Boeing given 90 days by FAA to come up with a plan to improve safety and quality of manufacturing
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US DOJ looking into Boeing's door plug blowout, Bloomberg reports

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US DOJ looking into Boeing's door plug blowout, Bloomberg reports
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FAA gives Boeing 90 days to develop plan to address quality issues

Boeing must develop a comprehensive plan to address "systemic quality-control issues" within 90 days, the head of the U.S.

FAA gives Boeing 90 days to develop plan to address quality issues
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Boeing needs to make changes, Emirates president says

American planemaker Boeing needs to make changes, Emirates President Tim Clark said on Thursday, as it faces regulatory scrutiny following the blowout of a panel on one of the

Boeing needs to make changes, Emirates president says
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Ryanair cuts traffic forecast as Boeing MAX delays hit summer plans

Ryanair will carry 198 million to 200 million passengers in the financial year from April versus the 205 million previously forecast, after announcing cuts to its summer schedule on

Ryanair cuts traffic forecast as Boeing MAX delays hit summer plans
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Boeing in talks to buy Spirit Aero, WSJ reports

Boeing Co is in talks to buy 737 fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Boeing in talks to buy Spirit Aero, WSJ reports
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Exclusive-Boeing delays plans for production ramp-up, sources say

Boeing has delayed plans for its supply chain to ramp up production of its bestselling 737 jetliner, according to a presentation seen by Reuters, as the

Exclusive-Boeing delays plans for production ramp-up, sources say
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Boeing is reportedly in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, its key supplier on the troubled 737 Max

Boeing is reportedly in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, which makes fuselages for Boeing 737 Max jetliners

Boeing is reportedly in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, its key supplier on the troubled 737 Max
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Boeing looks to buy supplier Spirit Aero as it delays jet production

Boeing is in talks to buy its former subsidiary Spirit AeroSystems while it delayed plans for suppliers to ramp up 737 jetliner

Boeing looks to buy supplier Spirit Aero as it delays jet production
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Aero parts supplier Senior sees no impact from Boeing issue on 2024 performance

British aerospace engineer Senior forecast its 2024 performance to be in line with its estimates, as Boeing, one of its top customers, had asked suppliers to maintain production of B737-

Aero parts supplier Senior sees no impact from Boeing issue on 2024 performance
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American Airlines orders 260 new aircraft from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer

American Airlines said on Monday it had agreed to buy a total of 260 new jets from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer, as the carrier targets increased capacity to meet soaring demand for travel.

American Airlines orders 260 new aircraft from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer
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American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer to meet growing demand

American Airlines is ordering 260 new planes to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats

American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer to meet growing demand
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US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX production audit found compliance issues

The Federal Aviation Administration said a government 737 MAX production audit into Boeing and supplier Spirit AeroSystems found multiple instances where the companies allegedly failed to

US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX production audit found compliance issues
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Federal safety officials say Boeing fails to meet quality-control standards in manufacturing

Federal regulators say they have found multiple instances in which Boeing and its key supplier lack adequate measures to control for quality in the manufacturing of jetliners

Federal safety officials say Boeing fails to meet quality-control standards in manufacturing
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Analysis-Boeing's Spirit Aero bid could help supply chain but is no cure-all

Boeing's possible takeover of Spirit AeroSystems, along with delaying plans to ramp up production of 737 MAX jets, could help the planemaker

Analysis-Boeing's Spirit Aero bid could help supply chain but is no cure-all
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US vows to keep Boeing under microscope after audit -- Buttigieg

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Tuesday U.S. regulators will keep Boeing "under a microscope" as the planemaker works to address quality issues.

US vows to keep Boeing under microscope after audit -- Buttigieg
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Boeing, machinists kick off high-stakes contract talks on Friday

Boeing and its largest union open talks on Friday seeking the first new contract in 16 years as the U.S. planemaker grapples with its ongoing 737

Boeing, machinists kick off high-stakes contract talks on  Friday
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Emirates chief backs Boeing-Spirit merger amid factory crisis

One of Boeing's biggest customers, Dubai carrier Emirates, threw its support behind a possible Boeing takeover of Spirit AeroSystems, saying it would be a step

Emirates chief backs Boeing-Spirit merger amid factory crisis
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NTSB says Boeing has not provided some information sought in 737 MAX 9 probe

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday Boeing has not provided some documents and information sought in its ongoing investigation into the Jan.

NTSB says Boeing has not provided some information sought in 737 MAX 9 probe
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US official says Boeing hasn't turned over records about work on the panel that blew off a jetliner

Boeing has refused to disclose who worked on the door plug that blew off a jetliner in January, according to the head of the agency that's conducting the investigation

US official says Boeing hasn't turned over records about work on the panel that blew off a jetliner
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Investigators say they confirmed pilots' account of a rudder-control failure on a Boeing Max jet

Federal investigators have confirmed an account by pilots who say the rudder controls on their Boeing Max jetliner failed during a landing last month

Investigators say they confirmed pilots' account of a rudder-control failure on a Boeing Max jet
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Boeing to tie more of employee bonus pays to safety, WSJ reports

Boeing is overhauling how it pays employee bonuses to emphasize quality and safety, following production problems found after Alaska Airlines door plug blowout, the Wall Street Journal

Boeing to tie more of employee bonus pays to safety, WSJ reports
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Boeing says no documents found on 737 MAX 9 key part removal

Boeing said on Friday it believes required documents involving the opening and closing of a key part during production of a 737 MAX 9 that failed during a mid-air emergency were

Boeing says no documents found on 737 MAX 9 key part removal
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US Justice Department opens criminal investigation in Alaska Airlines blowout, WSJ reports

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US Justice Department opens criminal investigation in Alaska Airlines blowout, WSJ reports
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Boeing says it can't find work records related to door panel that blew out on Alaska Airlines flight

Boeing has acknowledged in a letter to Congress that it cannot find records for work done on a door panel that blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight over Oregon two months ago

Boeing says it can't find work records related to door panel that blew out on Alaska Airlines flight
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Delta expects Boeing 737 Max 10 may be delayed until 2027, Bloomberg says

Delta Air Lines Inc expects the deliveries of Boeing Co's 737 Max 10 aircraft to be pushed out to as late as 2027, as the planemaker faces federal safety and criminal reviews, Bloomberg

Delta expects Boeing 737 Max 10 may be delayed until 2027, Bloomberg says
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24 injured after 'technical problem' on LATAM Sydney-Auckland flight, NZ Herald reports

Twenty-four people were injured after a "technical problem" caused strong movement on a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland, the New Zealand Herald reported on Monday.

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US transport chief expects Boeing to cooperate with DOJ, NTSB in 737 MAX probes

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US transport chief expects Boeing to cooperate with DOJ, NTSB in 737 MAX probes
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Pressure on Boeing grows as Buttigieg says the company needs to cooperate with investigations

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is turning up the heat on Boeing

Pressure on Boeing grows as Buttigieg says the company needs to cooperate with investigations
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Air New Zealand pauses Auckland to Chicago non-stop service

Air New Zealand said on Tuesday it plans to pause its Auckland to Chicago non-stop service from March 31 to Oct. 25 this year due to ongoing challenges with the availability of serviceable

Air New Zealand pauses Auckland to Chicago non-stop service
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FAA audit of Boeing's 737 MAX production found dozens of issues, NYT reports

The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) audit of Boeing's 737 MAX production process after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines jet in January failed 33 of 89 tests, The New York Times

FAA audit of Boeing's 737 MAX production found dozens of issues, NYT reports
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Alaska Air forecasts narrower-than-expected loss

Alaska Air Group, the operator of the 737 MAX 9 jet that experienced a mid-air cabin panel blowout, forecast a narrower-than-expected first-quarter loss on Tuesday due to strong travel

Alaska Air forecasts narrower-than-expected loss
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Southwest Airlines again cuts jet delivery forecast from Boeing

Southwest Airlines on Tuesday once again cut its forecast for the number of aircraft deliveries it expects from supplier Boeing - causing the largest domestic U.S.

Southwest Airlines again cuts jet delivery forecast from Boeing
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Southwest plans to reduce capacity, reevaluate 2024 financial outlook on delivery delays from Boeing

Shares of Southwest are plunging as the airline said that it plans to reduce capacity and reevaluate its full-year financial outlook because of fewer expected aircraft deliveries from its supplier, Boeing

Southwest plans to reduce capacity, reevaluate 2024 financial outlook on delivery delays from Boeing
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Boeing deliveries slip in February to 27 jetliners

Boeing Co said on Tuesday it had delivered 27 airplanes in February, down one unit from the same month a year ago, as the U.S. planemaker faces

Boeing deliveries slip in February to 27 jetliners
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A former Boeing manager who raised safety concerns is found dead. Coroner suspects he killed himself

Authorities in South Carolina say a former Boeing manager who raised safety questions about the aircraft maker has been found dead

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Boeing will add compliance checks, equipment audits at 737 factory, memo says

Boeing is adding weekly compliance checks for every 737 work area and additional audits of equipment to reduce quality problems, the company said in a memo to

Boeing will add compliance checks, equipment audits at 737 factory, memo says
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Boeing promises changes after getting poor grades in a government audit of manufacturing quality

Boeing received bad grades in a government audit of manufacturing quality, and the company says it's making changes to address the situation

Boeing promises changes after getting poor grades in a government audit of manufacturing quality
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NTSB says video footage of Boeing 737 MAX 9 door plug removal overwritten

The head of National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday investigators still do not know who worked on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 door plug involved in a Jan.

NTSB says video footage of Boeing 737 MAX 9 door plug removal overwritten
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Investigator says she asked Boeing's CEO who handled panel that blew off a jet. He couldn't help her

The nation’s chief accident investigator says she's gone to the top of Boeing — the company's CEO — and still can't get answers about who worked on the panel that blew off a jetliner in January

Investigator says she asked Boeing's CEO who handled panel that blew off a jet. He couldn't help her
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Pilot seat movement a focus of probe into LATAM Boeing flight, report says

The movement of a flight deck seat is a key focus of the probe into a sudden mid-air dive by a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 plane that left more than 50 people injured, aviation industry

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Exclusive-Europe regulator says it would pull Boeing approval if needed

The acting head of Europe’s aviation regulator said on Wednesday the agency would halt its indirect approval of Boeing’s jet production if

Exclusive-Europe regulator says it would pull Boeing approval if needed
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Analysis-Airlines try to leverage Boeing woes despite lack of alternatives

Airline executives are frustrated with Boeing as its safety crisis has upended their business plans.

Analysis-Airlines try to leverage Boeing woes despite lack of alternatives
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American Airlines' Boeing 777 flight lands safely at LA airport after possible 'mechanical issue'

An American Airlines flight landed safely at the Los Angeles airport on Wednesday after the pilot reported a possible mechanical issue, the airline said in a statement on Thursday.

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United Airlines close to leasing Airbus jets, Bloomberg News reports

United Airlines is close to securing three dozen or more Airbus A321neo jets from aircraft lessors, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the matter.

United Airlines close to leasing Airbus jets, Bloomberg News reports
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Boeing tells airlines to check 787 flight deck seat switches

Boeing said Friday it told airlines operating 787 Dreamliners to check flight deck switches after a sudden mid-air dive by a LATAM Airlines 787 plane left more than 50 people

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Fitch cuts Boeing's rating outlook to 'stable', sees lower MAX deliveries

Fitch Ratings on Friday cut its rating outlook on Boeing to "stable" from "positive," as it believes the U.S. planemaker may take roughly 12 months longer in achieving its goals such as

Fitch cuts Boeing's rating outlook to 'stable', sees lower MAX deliveries
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Boeing tells airlines to check pilot seats after report that an accidental shift led plane to plunge

Boeing is telling airlines to inspect switches on pilots’ seats after a published report said an accidental seat movement might have caused a jetliner's sudden plunge earlier this week

Boeing tells airlines to check pilot seats after report that an accidental shift led plane to plunge
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United-operated Boeing 737 with a missing external panel lands safely at Oregon airport

United Airlines on Friday said one of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft was found to have a missing external panel and landed safely at its scheduled destination at Rogue Valley International

United-operated Boeing 737 with a missing external panel lands safely at Oregon airport
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United Airlines CEO vows review of recent safety incidents

United Airlines is reviewing recent safety incidents in which it has been involved and using the insights to update safety training and procedures for

United Airlines CEO vows review of recent safety incidents
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French Finance Minister says Airbus in better shape than Boeing at present

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Tuesday that European planemaker Airbus was in a better position than its U.S rival Boeing, which has been hit by technical glitches.

French Finance Minister says Airbus in better shape than Boeing at present
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Airbus CEO says Boeing's problems are bad for whole industry

Airbus takes no pleasure in the technical problems plaguing U.S. rival Boeing as they damage the image of the entire aerospace industry, the CEO of the European planemaker said on

Airbus CEO says Boeing's problems are bad for whole industry
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Exclusive-Boeing defense suppliers delivered 80% on time in 2023 amid supply-chain snags

Boeing's defense, space and security suppliers improved their on-time deliveries in 2023, but still fell below a measurement for satisfactory performance,

Exclusive-Boeing defense suppliers delivered 80% on time in 2023 amid supply-chain snags
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Exclusive-Boeing mulls shedding Airbus work in potential Spirit Aero deal

Boeing is looking at how Spirit AeroSystems could shed or sharply reduce its ties to Airbus, as the supply-chain giant's work for the

Exclusive-Boeing mulls shedding Airbus work in potential Spirit Aero deal
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Boeing must improve quality before boosting 737 production, FAA says

The head of the U.S.

Boeing must improve quality before boosting 737 production, FAA says
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Boeing CFO says made decision to keep 737 production below 38/month

Boeing has made the decision to keep B737 jet production below 38 per month, and will only accept a fully conforming fuselage from supplier Spirit AeroSystems at its Washington state

Boeing CFO says made decision to keep 737 production below 38/month
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Boeing deliveries on track as India's Akasa goes international, CEO says

India's Akasa Air is confident that deliveries of its ordered Boeing 737 MAX jets will be on time, its CEO said, despite concerns over the U.S.

Boeing deliveries on track as India's Akasa goes international, CEO says
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Exclusive-Ryanair's O'Leary will meet senior Boeing execs later on Wednesday

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said on Wednesday he will meet with senior Boeing executives later in the day in Dublin to discuss prolonged delays in plane deliveries as a crisis at

Exclusive-Ryanair's O'Leary will meet senior Boeing execs later on Wednesday
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US airline CEOs request meeting with Boeing board to address production problems, WSJ reports

Major U.S. airline chiefs have requested a meeting with Boeing's board to express concerns over an Alaska Airlines accident and production problems, the Wall Street Journal reported on

US airline CEOs request meeting with Boeing board to address production problems, WSJ reports
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Major airlines want to hear how Boeing plans to fix problems in the manufacturing of its planes

The heads of leading U.S. airlines want to meet with Boeing and hear the aircraft manufacturer’s strategy for fixing quality-control problems that have gained attention since a panel blew out of a jetliner in January

Major airlines want to hear how Boeing plans to fix problems in the manufacturing of its planes
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The FBI tells passengers on the plane that lost a panel in flight they might be crime victims

The FBI is telling people who were on board the Boeing 737 Max that lost a panel in midflight that they might be victims of a crime

The FBI tells passengers on the plane that lost a panel in flight they might be crime victims
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FBI tells Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 passengers they may be crime victims

The U.S.

FBI tells Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 passengers they may be crime victims
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With all the recent headlines about panels and tires falling off planes, is flying safe?

It's been 15 years since the last fatal crash of a U.S. airliner, but you wouldn't know that from a torrent of flight problems that made news in the last three months

With all the recent headlines about panels and tires falling off planes, is flying safe?
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United Airlines shares fall after US FAA increases oversight

Shares of United Airlines fell about 5% in premarket trade on Monday after the U.S.

United Airlines shares fall after US FAA increases oversight
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Boeing CEO to step down this year, board chairman to exit, head of commercial airplanes retires

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will be stepping down at the end of the year from the top job at the company, which is under pressure from major airlines wanting to know how Boeing plans to fix problems in the manufacturing of its planes

Boeing CEO to step down this year, board chairman to exit, head of commercial airplanes retires
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Boeing CEO to step down in management shakeup

Boeing Co CEO Dave Calhoun will step down by year-end, in a broad management shakeup brought on by the planemaker's sprawling safety crisis stemming from a January mid-air panel blowout on

Boeing CEO to step down in management shakeup
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Factbox-Boeing's tumultuous four years under outgoing CEO Calhoun

Boeing's David Calhoun will step down as CEO at the end of 2024, capping four turbulent years at the helm as the iconic planemaker seeks to address a spiraling safety crisis following a

Factbox-Boeing's tumultuous four years under outgoing CEO Calhoun
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As Boeing turbulence persists: A look at past crashes and safety issues involving the plane maker

Boeing keeps hitting more and more turbulence

As Boeing turbulence persists: A look at past crashes and safety issues involving the plane maker
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Boeing may turn to outsider CEO to tackle spiraling crisis

Boeing's board has begun the search for a big-hitter to take the helm of the troubled planemaker following the turbulent tenure of CEO Dave Calhoun, with

Boeing may turn to outsider CEO to tackle spiraling crisis
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China's COMAC wide-body C929 jet in 'detailed design stage', official says

Chinese state-owned planemaker COMAC's first wide-body jet is in its "detailed design stage", an executive said on Tuesday, following a report from the jet's fuselage

China's COMAC wide-body C929 jet in 'detailed design stage', official says
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Boeing CEO Calhoun's exit leaves uphill task for successor

Boeing CEO David Calhoun will leave the troubled aircraft maker at the end of the year, leaving a difficult turnaround job to his yet-to-be-named

Boeing CEO Calhoun's exit leaves uphill task for successor
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Moody's places Boeing ratings on review for downgrade

Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday said it was considering downgrading Boeing's "Baa2" senior unsecured rating and "Prime-2" short-term ratings.

Moody's places Boeing ratings on review for downgrade
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Important to have stable relations with Spirit, Airbus CFO says

Airbus, Chief Financial Officer Thomas Toepfer stressed the importance of a stable relationship with supplier Spirit AeroSystems, in a newspaper interview published on Thursday, as rival

Important to have stable relations with Spirit, Airbus CFO says
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New planemaker chief says Boeing faces 'pivotal moment'

The new head of Boeing's troubled commercial airplane unit said the U.S. planemaker faces a "pivotal moment" as it works to boost quality and address significant

New planemaker chief says Boeing faces 'pivotal moment'
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Texas attorney general opens investigation into parts supplier for Boeing

Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into a supplier of parts for Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc after what he said were recurring issues with certain of

Texas attorney general opens investigation into parts supplier for Boeing
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US FAA certifies Gulfstream G700 business jet

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday said it certified General Dynamics Corp's Gulfstream flagship G700 business aircraft,

US FAA certifies Gulfstream G700 business jet
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The Texas attorney general is investigating a key Boeing supplier and asking about diversity

The Texas attorney general says he's investigating a key Boeing supplier that is already under scrutiny by federal regulators over the quality of its work on Boeing planes

The Texas attorney general is investigating a key Boeing supplier and asking about diversity
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United Airlines is asking pilots to take time off in May because of a shortage of new Boeing planes

United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because the airline isn't getting as many new planes from Boeing as it expected

United Airlines is asking pilots to take time off in May because of a shortage of new Boeing planes
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Boeing's CEO got compensation worth nearly $33 million last year but lost a $3 million bonus

Boeing CEO David Calhoun is getting compensation valued at $33 million for last year, nearly all of it in stock awards

Boeing's CEO got compensation worth nearly $33 million last year but lost a $3 million bonus
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Congress summons Boeing's CEO to testify on its jetliner safety following new whistleblower charges

A Senate subcommittee has opened an investigation into the safety of Boeing jetliners, intensifying concerns about the airworthiness of the company’s aircraft

Congress summons Boeing's CEO to testify on its jetliner safety following new whistleblower charges
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Delta Air Lines posts a narrow Q1 profit and says travel demand remains strong despite flight scares

Delta Air Lines is reporting a small profit and says travel demand is strong heading into summer

Delta Air Lines posts a narrow Q1 profit and says travel demand remains strong despite flight scares
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US Senate committee to hold hearing on Boeing safety culture report

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US Senate committee to hold hearing on Boeing safety culture report
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Boeing claims no findings of fatigue on older 787 jets ahead of whistleblower testimony

Boeing said on Monday it has not found fatigue cracks on in-service 787 jets that have gone through heavy maintenance, as the planemaker defended the twin-aisle aircraft program ahead of a

Boeing claims no findings of fatigue on older 787 jets ahead of whistleblower testimony
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Boeing pushes back on whistleblower's allegations and details how airframes are put together

Boeing is defending the integrity of the fuselages on two of its largest planes

Boeing pushes back on whistleblower's allegations and details how airframes are put together
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United Airlines reports $124 million loss in a quarter marred by grounding of some Boeing planes

United Airlines says it lost $124 million in the first quarter, and it's blaming Boeing

United Airlines reports $124 million loss in a quarter marred by grounding of some Boeing planes
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Ryanair expects to receive 40 Boeing planes by mid-July

Ryanair expects Boeing to deliver 40 new jets by mid-July, Chief Executive Michael O'Leary said on Wednesday, broadly in line with a revised schedule it has previously announced.

Ryanair expects to receive 40 Boeing planes by mid-July
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United Airlines jumps after results beat 'dramatically low' expectations

United Airlines shares rose about 5.3% premarket on Wednesday, driven by an upbeat profit forecast for the second quarter and strong first-quarter results despite a $200 million hit over

United Airlines jumps after results beat 'dramatically low' expectations
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Boeing's safety culture in spotlight at U.S. Senate hearings

Boeing's manufacturing practices, at the center of a full blown safety crisis following a Jan mid-air panel blowout, will come under scrutiny on Wednesday in two U.S. Senate hearings.

Boeing's safety culture in spotlight at U.S. Senate hearings
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United Airlines says FAA review places restrictions on flying new aircraft

United Airlines on Wednesday said it has been prevented from putting new aircraft into service due to an ongoing review of its operations by the U.S.

United Airlines says FAA review places restrictions on flying new aircraft
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US watchdog to look into FAA's oversight of Boeing 737, 787 manufacturing, Semafor reports

The U.S. Department of Transportation's watchdog is looking into the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight of Boeing's manufacturing of 737s and 787s, Semafor reported on Wednesday.

US watchdog to look into FAA's oversight of Boeing 737, 787 manufacturing, Semafor reports
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Alaska Air prioritizes quality, safety of Boeing products over production rate

Alaska Air Group is not concerned about the production rate of Boeing's 737 MAX planes as it is more focused on the quality and safety of the planemaker's jets, a top company

Alaska Air prioritizes quality, safety of Boeing products over production rate
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Boeing to face questions on potential CEO candidates, Spirit talks

Tough questions await Boeing when it announces its results on Wednesday, including on potential CEO candidates, talks with Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing to face questions on potential CEO candidates, Spirit talks
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US FAA to mandate use of safety tool by charter airlines, manufacturers

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday said it is finalizing new rules requiring charter, commuter, air tour operators, and aircraft

US FAA to mandate use of safety tool by charter airlines, manufacturers
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Boeing expects slower increase in 787 production rate and deliveries, memo says

Boeing expects a slower increase in the production rate and deliveries of its 787 widebody jets as the U.S. planemaker wrestles with supplier

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As airplane makers struggle to meet demand, Morocco wants to become a manufacturing hub

Moroccan officials are aiming to turn the country into an aviation hub, luring investors aiming to spread out their supply chains to more nations with available and affordable workers

As airplane makers struggle to meet demand, Morocco wants to become a manufacturing hub
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Boeing, Spirit agree $425 million deal to address supplier's issues

Spirit AeroSystems said Boeing would give it advance payments of $425 million and help it address issues like higher levels of inventory and lower cashflows after the U.S. aviation

Boeing, Spirit agree $425 million deal to address supplier's issues
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FAA probes union claims Boeing retaliated against two engineers in 2022

The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it is investigating a union's claims that Boeing retaliated against two employees who in 2022 insisted the

FAA probes union claims Boeing retaliated against two engineers in 2022
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US to decide by late May if Boeing violated prosecution deal, sources say

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US to decide by late May if Boeing violated prosecution deal, sources say
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Korean Air in talks to buy Boeing 777X jets, sources say

Korean Air is in talks over the purchase of at least 10 Boeing 777X jetliners in a potential tilt back towards its traditional U.S. supplier

Korean Air in talks to buy Boeing 777X jets, sources say
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JAL president says plans to use both Boeing and Airbus aircraft

Japan Airlines will continue using both Airbus and Boeing aircraft, President Mitsuko Tottori said on Wednesday.

JAL president says plans to use both Boeing and Airbus aircraft
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Boeing reports first revenue drop in 7 quarters as deliveries decline

Boeing on Wednesday reported its first quarterly revenue drop in seven quarters, but the U.S. planemaker beat analyst expectations that were

Boeing reports first revenue drop in 7 quarters as deliveries decline
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Boeing posts a $355 million loss as the plane maker tries to dig out from under its latest crisis

Boeing is reporting a $355 million loss for the first quarter

Boeing posts a $355 million loss as the plane maker tries to dig out from under its latest crisis
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Buttigieg says Boeing must meet FAA quality plan before raising 737 MAX output

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Buttigieg says Boeing must meet FAA quality plan before raising 737 MAX output
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US to decide by late May whether Boeing violated prosecution deal, sources say

U.S.

US to decide by late May whether Boeing violated prosecution deal, sources say
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Southwest Airlines counts the cost of Boeing's delivery delays

Southwest Airlines is reeling from Boeing's ongoing safety crisis.

Southwest Airlines counts the cost of Boeing's delivery delays
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S&P slashes Boeing credit outlook as rating hovers above junk status

Boeing's credit rating faced pressure for a second time this week as S&P brought the company one step closer to a junk rating on Thursday after a

S&P slashes Boeing credit outlook as rating hovers above junk status
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NASA astronauts arrive for Boeing's first human spaceflight

The two NASA astronauts assigned to Boeing's first human spaceflight have arrived in Florida for their May launch

NASA astronauts arrive for Boeing's first human spaceflight
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Safran posts higher Q1 revenue, keeps financial targets

French jet engine maker Safran posted an 18.1% jump in first-quarter revenue and reaffirmed financial targets for the year while joining U.S. partner GE Aerospace in lowering a target

Safran posts higher Q1 revenue, keeps financial targets
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Boeing, GKN Aerospace close deal for St. Louis site

Boeing said on Friday that it has closed a deal with aero supplier GKN Aerospace and its parent company Melrose Industries for a plant in St. Louis.

Boeing, GKN Aerospace close deal for St. Louis site
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Fitch downgrades Boeing's outlook to 'negative' on production, cashflow challenges

Fitch Ratings downgraded outlook on Boeing to "negative" from "stable" on Friday, amid a fallout from safety crisis impacting the U.S. planemaker's production and cashflow.

Fitch downgrades Boeing's outlook to 'negative' on production, cashflow challenges
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American Airlines to adjust routes amid Boeing 787 delivery delays

American Airlines will be making adjustments to certain routes in the second half of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, the carrier said on Friday, citing ongoing Boeing 787 delivery

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Turkish Airlines in talks with Airbus, Boeing to buy 235 planes

Turkish Airlines is negotiating with both Airbus and Boeing about buying 235 aircraft as part of its expansion plans, Chairman Ahmet Bolat said on

Turkish Airlines in talks with Airbus, Boeing to buy 235 planes
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Boeing taps debt market to raise $10 billion, sources say

Boeing on Monday tapped debt markets to raise $10 billion, after the U.S. planemaker burned $3.93 billion in free cash during the

Boeing taps debt market to raise $10 billion, sources say
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Glass Lewis recommends investors vote against three Boeing directors, including CEO Calhoun

Proxy advisor Glass Lewis has recommended shareholders vote against the reelection of three directors to Boeing's board, including outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun, citing

Glass Lewis recommends investors vote against three Boeing directors, including CEO Calhoun
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LATAM scraps plan to acquire Boeing B737s after talks end with bankrupt Gol

LATAM Airlines said on Wednesday that it was no longer seeking to acquire Boeing B737 planes either from bankrupt Brazilian carrier Gol or other sources, opting

Business|Finance

GE Aerospace lifts 2024 profit forecast amid supply-chain challenges

GE Aerospace on Tuesday raised its full-year profit forecast even as it continues to wrestle with supply-chain challenges to keep up with

GE Aerospace lifts 2024 profit forecast amid supply-chain challenges
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Spirit Aero says it has a new plan to address Boeing 737 MAX parts demand

Spirit AeroSystems said it has developed a plan that gives it “a high degree of confidence” to meet U.S. planemaker Boeing's rate and quality demands for parts for the

Spirit Aero says it has a new plan to address Boeing 737 MAX parts demand
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Embraer counters report of new jet, says no major capex plan

Brazilian planemaker Embraer on Wednesday played down a report that it is studying a new jet to compete directly with Boeing and

Embraer counters report of new jet, says no major capex plan
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Aircraft lessor DAE set to receive half promised Boeing planes this year

Aircraft lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Capital will likely receive around half the number of aircraft from Boeing this year than the planemaker had originally committed to

Aircraft lessor DAE set to receive half promised Boeing planes this year
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Boeing’s Starliner is about to launch − if successful, the test represents an important milestone for commercial spaceflight

The Starliner has had delays and issues. The May 2024 launch will put its capacity to carry crew to the International Space Station to the test.

Boeing’s Starliner is about to launch − if successful, the test represents an important milestone for commercial spaceflight
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Howmet lifts dividend, forecasts as robust air travel boosts parts demand

Howmet Aerospace raised its full-year forecasts and increased its quarterly dividend on Thursday, powered by demand for its engine products and fastening systems from

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Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems sues to block Texas safety probe

Airline parts manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems has asked a U.S. judge to block a probe by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the state's demand for internal

Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems sues to block Texas safety probe
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Airbus called for compensation to take on money-losing Spirit operations, sources say

Airbus has called for financial compensation to take on money-losing operations from Spirit AeroSystems, a demand that has emerged as one obstacle to a

Airbus called for compensation to take on money-losing Spirit operations, sources say
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Boeing threatens to lock out its private firefighters around Seattle in a dispute over pay

Boeing is already facing questions about quality and safety of its aircraft, and now it has a labor showdown on its hands in Seattle

Boeing threatens to lock out its private firefighters around Seattle in a dispute over pay
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Southwest pilots face reduced hours, pay due to Boeing delivery delays

Southwest Airlines plans to offer its pilots reduced hours and, in effect, monthly pay, two people familiar with the matter said, as it grapples with higher

Southwest pilots face reduced hours, pay due to Boeing delivery delays
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Alaska Air says Boeing issued $61 million in credit memos to address grounding hit

Alaska Air Group has received $61 million in supplier credit memos from Boeing as additional compensation for the hit from a temporary grounding of 737 MAX 9 jets, the carrier said on

Alaska Air says Boeing issued $61 million in credit memos to address grounding hit
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Boeing sending first astronaut crew to space after years of delay

Boeing is poised to send the first Starliner space capsule with a crew of humans into orbit next week, giving it a long-delayed chance to score a badly needed

Boeing sending first astronaut crew to space after years of delay
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Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule, the latest entry to space travel

Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA after years of delays and stumbles

Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule, the latest entry to space travel
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Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute

Boeing has locked out its private force of firefighters who protect its aircraft-manufacturing plants in the Seattle area and brought in replacements after the latest round of negotiations with the firefighters’ union failed to deliver an agreement on wages

Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute
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Former Boeing CEO and Seattle Mariners co-owner Frank Shrontz dies aged 92

Frank Anderson Shrontz, the former chief executive officer and chairman of planemaker Boeing and part owner of the Seattle Mariners baseball team, has died, the Mariners said in a

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Commercial jet maker Airbus is staying humble even as Boeing flounders. There's a reason for that

Europe’s Airbus had established a clear sales lead over Boeing even before the American company encountered more fallout from manufacturing troubles and ongoing safety concerns

Commercial jet maker Airbus is staying humble even as Boeing flounders. There's a reason for that
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Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket

Boeing has called off its first astronaut launch because of a fluttering rocket valve

Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket
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Etihad CEO considers buying small number of Airbus, Boeing jets

Etihad Airways would consider buying a small number of aircraft from Airbus and Boeing over the next five years if delivery slots opened up, its chief executive said on Monday.

Etihad CEO considers buying small number of Airbus, Boeing jets
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US FAA opens probe into Boeing 787 inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it has opened an investigation into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner after the planemaker said

US FAA opens probe into Boeing 787 inspections
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Boeing's Starliner to return uncrewed as NASA taps SpaceX for astronauts' return

NASA will return Boeing's faulty Starliner capsule to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who will return to Earth on a SpaceX vehicle early next year, NASA chief

Boeing's Starliner to return uncrewed as NASA taps SpaceX for astronauts' return
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Boeing Starliner capsule's first crewed test flight postponed over Atlas rocket glitch

The long-awaited first crewed test flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will be no earlier than Friday, NASA said, after the

Boeing Starliner capsule's first crewed test flight postponed over Atlas rocket glitch
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Air Lease Q1 profit misses estimates on higher interest expenses

Air Lease Corp said it is wrestling with delivery delays from planemakers Boeing and Airbus, after reporting a lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Monday as it made higher interest

Air Lease Q1 profit misses estimates on higher interest expenses
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The FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records

The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation into Boeing after the beleaguered company reported that workers at a South Carolina plant falsified inspection records on certain 787 planes

The FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records
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Spirit Aero weighs liquidity options after tough first quarter

Embattled aerospace supplier Spirit AeroSystems said it may tap financial markets for cash after posting heavy losses and burning through more

Spirit Aero weighs liquidity options after tough first quarter
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Emirates boss says unhappy with Boeing delays in fixing 777X problems

The chairman of Dubai carrier Emirates said on Tuesday he was not happy with Boeing, which he said

Emirates boss says unhappy with Boeing delays in fixing 777X problems
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Italy's Leonardo in wait-and-see mode over Boeing delays

Italy's Leonardo is waiting to see the impact of Boeing's recent troubles on production, which could cost the Italian firm some 50 million euros in 2024, the group's CEO said on

Italy's Leonardo in wait-and-see mode over Boeing delays
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The latest investigation into the Boeing 787

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it has opened an investigation into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to see whether some employees committed "misconduct" by claiming certain

The latest investigation into the Boeing 787
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Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad rocket valve

Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad valve in the rocket

Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad rocket valve
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Crewed flight of Boeing Starliner space capsule pushed back at least 10 more days

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Crewed flight of Boeing Starliner space capsule pushed back at least 10 more days
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Probe launched after Boeing cargo plane lands in Istanbul without front landing gear

A FedEx Airlines Boeing 767 cargo plane landed at Istanbul Airport on Wednesday without its front landing gear, a Turkish Transport Ministry

Probe launched after Boeing cargo plane lands in Istanbul without front landing gear
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Boeing plane carrying 85 people catches fire and skids off the runway in Senegal, injuring 10

Senegal’s transport minister says a Boeing 737 carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at an airport near the capital and 10 people were injured

Boeing plane carrying 85 people catches fire and skids off the runway in Senegal, injuring 10
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Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires

The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires

Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires
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Biden concerned over Boeing firefighters' lockout

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Biden concerned over Boeing firefighters' lockout
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SEC investigating Boeing's statements on its safety practices, Bloomberg News reports

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SEC investigating Boeing's statements on its safety practices, Bloomberg News reports
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Lufthansa boss vents frustration about Boeing problems

Aircraft delivery delays from Boeing are "extremely annoying" and cost Lufthansa lots of money, but the U.S. planemaker should be able to resolve its problems, the German airline's

Lufthansa boss vents frustration about Boeing problems
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Unions, lawmakers protest Boeing firefighter lockout

Union leaders and U.S. lawmakers on Monday criticized Boeing's lockout of its unionized firefighters and urged the planemaker to reach a contract

Unions, lawmakers protest Boeing firefighter lockout
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Boeing orders tumble as troubled aircraft maker struggles to overcome its latest crisis

Boeing is losing more aircraft orders than it is taking in

Boeing orders tumble as troubled aircraft maker struggles to overcome its latest crisis
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Boeing commercial jet deliveries drop by two in April

Boeing said on Tuesday it delivered 24 commercial airplanes last month, down by two from the 26 planes it handed over to customers during a weak April for deliveries a year ago, as the U.S

Boeing commercial jet deliveries drop by two in April
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Boeing Starliner's crew debut delayed again over spacecraft issue

Boeing's first Starliner mission carrying astronauts into space has been delayed again - until at least May 21 - over an issue with the spacecraft's propulsion

Boeing Starliner's crew debut delayed again over spacecraft issue
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Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes

The Justice Department has determined that Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid criminal prosecution after two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft

Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes
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US says Boeing breached 2021 737 MAX criminal prosecution deal

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US says Boeing breached 2021 737 MAX criminal prosecution deal
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Boeing, Airbus need to do more to reduce new jet delays, Qatar Airways CEO says

Planemakers Airbus and Boeing need to put more pressure on their suppliers to reduce the delivery delays of new aircraft that are hindering airlines' ability to meet travel demand,

Boeing, Airbus need to do more to reduce new jet delays, Qatar Airways CEO says
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How Boeing could face the criminal prosecution it avoided in 2021

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How Boeing could face the criminal prosecution it avoided in 2021
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The US says Boeing violated a 2021 settlement. That doesn't mean the company will face charges

The Justice Department says Boeing has violated terms of a deal that allowed the giant aircraft manufacturer to avoid prosecution for fraud in 2021

The US says Boeing violated a 2021 settlement. That doesn't mean the company will face charges
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Renaissance Technologies, Two Sigma among funds that dumped Boeing in first quarter

Renaissance Technologies, Two Sigma Investments and Arrowstreet Capital were among large firms that sold all their shares of embattled aircraft maker Boeing Co in

Renaissance Technologies, Two Sigma among funds that dumped Boeing in first quarter
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Key Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems is laying off 450 after production of troubled 737s slows

A key Boeing supplier that makes the fuselages for its popular 737 Max airplanes is laying off about 450 workers

Key Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems is laying off 450 after production of troubled 737s slows
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Union offering Boeing representatives training on U.S. whistleblower laws

A Boeing engineering union said on Thursday it will offer its representatives training on U.S. whistleblower laws for the first time, following concerns that its members lack adequate

Union offering Boeing representatives training on U.S. whistleblower laws
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Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems to lay off about 400 employees, memo says

Spirit AeroSystems is laying off several hundred members of its workforce in Wichita, Kan., according to an internal memo, as the company deals with high debt and slowed production at

Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems to lay off about 400 employees, memo says
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Boeing shareholders vote to keep departing CEO on planemaker's board

Boeing’s departing CEO Dave Calhoun was re-elected to stay on

Boeing shareholders vote to keep departing CEO on planemaker's board
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Boeing shareholders approve CEO's compensation as company faces investigations, possible prosecution

Boeing shareholders have approved CEO David Calhoun’s $32.8 million compensation

Boeing shareholders approve CEO's compensation as company faces investigations, possible prosecution
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Boeing faces multiple probes after mid-air MAX door plug blowout

Boeing is facing heightened scrutiny from U.S. regulators and prosecutors into its safety and quality practices following the Jan. 5 panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9.

Boeing faces multiple probes after mid-air MAX door plug blowout
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Boeing shareholders vote to re-elect CEO Calhoun to board

Boeing Co shareholders voted to re-elect outgoing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun to the planemaker's board at the company's annual meeting, as per a preliminary tally.

Boeing shareholders vote to re-elect CEO Calhoun to board
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Boeing Starliner's debut crewed flight delayed again to check helium leak

NASA and Boeing delayed the launch of Boeing's Starliner crew capsule again on Friday, giving them four more days to assess a helium leak before attempting to launch the

Boeing Starliner's debut crewed flight delayed again to check helium leak
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China sanctions Boeing, two U.S. defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales

China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced sanctions against Boeing and two other defense companies for their arms sales to Taiwan

China sanctions Boeing, two U.S. defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales
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Big Airbus order overshadows Boeing at Riyadh conference

Saudia Group, owner of Saudia airline and budget carrier flyadeal, placed a hefty order for 105 Airbus narrow-body aircraft on Monday, marking a bounce-back for the

Big Airbus order overshadows Boeing at Riyadh conference

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