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Boeing sanctioned by NTSB for releasing details of Alaska Airlines door blowout investigation
29Jun By adminNo Comments
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Boeing sanctioned by NTSB for releasing details of Alaska Airlines door blowout investigation

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun testified in front of US senate Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun testified in front of US senate 02:19 Boeing is being sanctioned by the National Transportation Safety Board after breaking an agreement by disclosing non-public details of the agency's investigation into the Alaska Airlines mid-air door panel blowout. In a letter sent to Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Thursday from Timothy LeBaron, director of the NTSB Office of Aviation Safety, LeBaron said that Elizabeth Lund, ...
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FAA investigating Boeing whistleblower claims about 787 Dreamliner
10Apr By adminNo Comments
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FAA investigating Boeing whistleblower claims about 787 Dreamliner

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer's allegations that assembly defects in the company's 787 Dreamliner raise safety concerns. Sam Salehpour, a quality engineer at Boeing, said "he observed shortcuts taken by Boeing" during the assembly of the plane, "resulting in drilling debris left in interfaces and deformation of composite material," CBS News reported. He also claims to have observed issues with the 777 assembly process, according to a letter sent by Salehpour's lawyers to the FAA in January.The New York Times first reported on the alleged problems with the aircraft.  In Salehpour's letter to the FAA, his attorney, Debra Katz, said he was responsible for monitoring aircraft production at Boeing, as well as investig...
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United asks pilots to take unpaid leave amid Boeing aircraft shipment delays
3Apr By adminNo Comments
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United asks pilots to take unpaid leave amid Boeing aircraft shipment delays

Boeing shakeup: UC Berkeley professor weighs in on CEO's resignation Boeing shakeup: UC Berkeley professor weighs in on CEO's resignation 05:10 United Airlines is asking pilots to voluntarily take unpaid leave because of reduced flight capacity stemming from delayed shipments of Boeing aircraft. The delayed deliveries come after a slew of safety incidents involving United aircraft that have led the the Federal Aviation Administration to tighten its oversight of the airlin...
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Lufthansa orders 80 planes from Boeing and Airbus for $9 billion
19Dec By adminNo Comments
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Lufthansa orders 80 planes from Boeing and Airbus for $9 billion

Lufthansa ordered 80 planes from Boeing and Airbus and agreed to future purchasing options for a total value of $9 billion, the German flagship carrier said on Tuesday. The deal provides for 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes and 40 Airbus A220-300s to be delivered in 2026-2032. It also includes 60 future purchasing options for the MAX 8, 20 options for the A220, as well as 40 options for Airbus A320s. The order is Lufthansa's first buy of Boeing narrow body planes in about 30 years, as well as its first purchase of the 737 MAX model. The airline was a launch customer for an older version of the Boeing 737 in the late 1960s, but has maintained an all-Airbus single-aisle fleet after phasing out the 737 in 2016. It has continued to buy Boeing wide body aircraft, with a backlog that includes 787 Dre...
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Jet Defects Stoke Debate Over Who Should Inspect Mechanics’ Work
12Dec By adminNo Comments
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Jet Defects Stoke Debate Over Who Should Inspect Mechanics’ Work

Should airplane mechanics be responsible for checking their own work? The question is the subject of a long-simmering feud between workers and executives at major aircraft manufacturers. The debate has intensified as the aerospace industry deals with a series of costly manufacturing defects.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Boeing Reveals the Frontrunner to Be Its Next CEO
11Dec By adminNo Comments
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Boeing Reveals the Frontrunner to Be Its Next CEO

Dec. 10, 2023 11:17 pm ETBoeing is elevating Stephanie Pope to become its No. 2 executive, setting her up as the heir apparent to Chief Executive David Calhoun as the planemaker prepares for its next leadership transition.Pope, who heads Boeing’s services arm, is expected to be named chief operating officer as soon as Monday, according to people familiar with the matter. The three-decade Boeing veteran beat out other top executives for the role.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Biden, Xi Jinping Dial Back Rancor in Summit to Stabilize Ties
16Nov By adminNo Comments
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Biden, Xi Jinping Dial Back Rancor in Summit to Stabilize Ties

Updated Nov. 15, 2023 9:49 pm ETWOODSIDE, Calif.—President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping managed to insert a warmer tone in the contentious U.S.-China relationship at their summit Wednesday, but one likely to be quickly tested by the countries’ deep disagreements.With relations between the two countries near a low point, Biden and Xi agreed to resume communications between their militaries, cooperate on choking off fentanyl production and begin a dialogue on the risks of artificial intelligence. Their four hours of talks at a secluded estate outside San Francisco included a walk in the wooded grounds.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Boeing Shares Lift Dow Industrials, With Inflation Data Looming
13Nov By adminNo Comments
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Boeing Shares Lift Dow Industrials, With Inflation Data Looming

A large order for jets helped boost Boeing shares Monday in an otherwise quiet day for U.S. markets ahead of key inflation data. Given a lift by Boeing, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%, or roughly 55 points. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.2%.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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