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Boeing issues layoff notices to 400-plus workers as it begins drastic cuts
Read full article: Boeing issues layoff notices to 400-plus workers as it begins drastic cutsBoeing has delivered layoff notices to more than 400 members of its professional aerospace labor union, part of thousands of cuts planned as the company struggles to recover from financial and regulatory trouble as well as an eight-week strike by its machinists' union.
Boeing says it will take several weeks to resume production of planes after the strike
Read full article: Boeing says it will take several weeks to resume production of planes after the strikeBoeing says it will be several weeks before it fully resumes building passenger planes, as factory workers return following a strike that lasted nearly two months.
Boeing's machinists strike is over but the troubled aerospace giant still faces many challenges
Read full article: Boeing's machinists strike is over but the troubled aerospace giant still faces many challengesFactory workers at Boeing have voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks.
Boeing machinists hold contract vote that could end their 7-week strike
Read full article: Boeing machinists hold contract vote that could end their 7-week strikeThe voting has closed for unionized factory workers at Boeing who were deciding whether to accept a contract offer or to extend their strike.
Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
Read full article: Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%According to a Pentagon audit, Boeing has overcharged the Air Force on spare parts for a major cargo plane, including marking up the price of simple lavatory soap dispensers by 8,000%.
No end for Boeing labor strike as workers reject latest contract proposal
Read full article: No end for Boeing labor strike as workers reject latest contract proposalBoeing factory workers have voted against the company’s latest contract offer and will remain on the picket lines six weeks into a strike that has stopped production of the aerospace giant’s bestselling jetliners.
Boeing is making a new offer to the union in hopes of ending a strike now in its second month
Read full article: Boeing is making a new offer to the union in hopes of ending a strike now in its second monthStriking workers at Boeing will vote next week on a new offer that could end a walkout that has lasted more than a month.
Boeing faces a new FAA review as a key supplier plans temporary furloughs due to labor strike
Read full article: Boeing faces a new FAA review as a key supplier plans temporary furloughs due to labor strikeBoeing's biggest supplier of airplane parts says it will temporarily furlough 700 workers because of a slowdown in work due to the labor strike at Boeing.
US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strike
Read full article: US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strikeThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week jumped to its highest level in a year, which analysts are saying is more likely a result of Hurricane Helene — and the Boeing strike — than a broader softening in the labor market.
Senators ask Justice Department to take tougher action against Boeing executives over safety issues
Read full article: Senators ask Justice Department to take tougher action against Boeing executives over safety issuesTwo U.S. senators have asked the Department of Justice to take tougher action against Boeing executives for safety issues that have impacted its airplanes.
Latest talks between Boeing and its striking machinists break off without progress, union says
Read full article: Latest talks between Boeing and its striking machinists break off without progress, union saysThe union representing Boeing factory workers who are currently on strike in the Pacific Northwest says contract talks “broke off” with the company after another bargaining session.
Boeing and union negotiators set to meet for contract talks 2 weeks into worker strike
Read full article: Boeing and union negotiators set to meet for contract talks 2 weeks into worker strikeThe union representing Boeing’s striking factory workers in the Pacific Northwest says it expects to resume negotiations with the company on Friday.
NASA, Boeing describe limited roles despite Titan's owner touting aerospace ties
Read full article: NASA, Boeing describe limited roles despite Titan's owner touting aerospace tiesOceanGate co-founder Stockton Rush said the carbon fiber hull used in an experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic was developed with help of NASA and aerospace manufacturers.
Boeing gives union more time to vote on an offer that's getting poor reviews from striking workers
Read full article: Boeing gives union more time to vote on an offer that's getting poor reviews from striking workersBoeing is giving the union for 33,000 striking workers more time, but it still wants a vote on its latest contract proposal.
Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough
Read full article: Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enoughBoeing is making what it calls a "best and final offer” to striking union machinists, but the union says it won't vote by Boeing's deadline.
A strike by Boeing factory workers shows no signs of ending after its first week
Read full article: A strike by Boeing factory workers shows no signs of ending after its first weekBoeing has started rolling furloughs of nonunion employees as a week-old labor strike by 33,000 union machinists shows no signs of ending.
Boeing CEO says the company will furlough employees soon to preserve cash during labor strike
Read full article: Boeing CEO says the company will furlough employees soon to preserve cash during labor strikeBoeing’s CEO says the company will begin furloughing a large number of employees to save cash during a strike by union machinists.
Striking Boeing factory workers say they are ready to hold out for a better contract
Read full article: Striking Boeing factory workers say they are ready to hold out for a better contractBlue-collar workers from Boeing are walking picket lines in the Pacific Northwest instead of building airplanes after overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed contract that would have raised their wages by 25% over four years.
A strike would add to turbulent times at Boeing
Read full article: A strike would add to turbulent times at BoeingA strike by the 33,000 factory workers who assemble some of Boeing’s best-selling planes would come as another blow to a company whose bottom line and reputation have taken plenty of hits this year.
Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years
Read full article: Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 yearsMachinists at Boeing have voted to go on strike, another setback for the giant aircraft maker whose reputation and finances have been battered and now faces a shutdown in production of its best-selling airline planes.
Talks between Boeing and its biggest union are coming down to the wire - and a possible strike
Read full article: Talks between Boeing and its biggest union are coming down to the wire - and a possible strikeBoeing and its largest union are entering the last week of contract negotiations before a threatened strike by more than 30,000 workers.
Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behind
Read full article: Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behindBoeing will attempt to return its problem-plagued capsule from the International Space Station later this week — with empty seats.
NASA decision against using a Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company's problems
Read full article: NASA decision against using a Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company's problemsNASA says it won't use Boeing's Starliner capsule to bring two stranded astronauts back to Earth.
NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule
Read full article: NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsuleNASA has decided it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule.
WATCH LIVE: NASA announces how and when Boeing Starliner astronauts will fly back from space
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: NASA announces how and when Boeing Starliner astronauts will fly back from spaceNASA will decide this weekend whether Boeing's new capsule is safe enough to return two astronauts from the International Space Station, where they've been waiting since June.
A new setback hits a Boeing jet: US will require inspection of pilot seats on 787s
Read full article: A new setback hits a Boeing jet: US will require inspection of pilot seats on 787sBoeing is suffering setbacks on one of its planes that's already in use and on a new model of its popular 777 jetliner.
Justice Department defends Boeing plea deal against criticism by 737 Max crash victims' families
Read full article: Justice Department defends Boeing plea deal against criticism by 737 Max crash victims' familiesThe Justice Department is defending a plea deal it struck with Boeing over planes that crashed and killed 346 people.
NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year
Read full article: NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next yearNASA says it's still deciding whether to keep two astronauts at the International Space Station until early next year and send their troubled Boeing capsule back empty.
Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? A decision is imminent
Read full article: Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? A decision is imminentNASA is on the verge of deciding how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station, after running into trouble with their new Boeing capsule.
NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth
Read full article: NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to EarthNASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home.
FAA has doubled its enforcement cases against Boeing since a door plug blew off a 737 Max
Read full article: FAA has doubled its enforcement cases against Boeing since a door plug blew off a 737 MaxFederal Aviation Administration officials say the agency has doubled its number of enforcement cases against Boeing since a door plug blew off a 737 Max in midflight.
NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing’s troubled capsule
Read full article: NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing’s troubled capsuleNASA is delaying its next astronaut launch to buy more time at the International Space Station for Boeing's troubled new crew capsule.
Hearing seeks insight into blowout on a Boeing jet that pilots said threw the flight into 'chaos'
Read full article: Hearing seeks insight into blowout on a Boeing jet that pilots said threw the flight into 'chaos'Boeing factory workers say they were pressured to work too fast and asked to perform jobs that they weren’t qualified for, including opening and closing the door plug that later blew off an Alaska Airlines jet.
Lawyers for families of passengers killed in 737 Max crashes ask court to block Boeing plea deal
Read full article: Lawyers for families of passengers killed in 737 Max crashes ask court to block Boeing plea dealFamilies of some of the people killed in Boeing Max crashes are asking a judge to reject a plea agreement that the aircraft maker struck with the prosecutors.
NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space station
Read full article: NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space stationOfficials say two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing capsule.
US files details of Boeing’s plea deal related to plane crashes. It's in the hands of a judge now
Read full article: US files details of Boeing’s plea deal related to plane crashes. It's in the hands of a judge nowThe Justice Department has filed an agreement in which Boeing will plead guilty to a fraud charge for misleading regulators who approved the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed, killing 346 people.
Troubled Boeing stays close to the ground at a major UK air show
Read full article: Troubled Boeing stays close to the ground at a major UK air showEuropean planemaker Airbus plans to show off its newest passenger jet with daily flight demonstrations during one of the world’s biggest aviation trade fairs.
Boeing is closer to understanding thruster failures on its first astronaut flight with latest test
Read full article: Boeing is closer to understanding thruster failures on its first astronaut flight with latest testBoeing is closer to understanding what went wrong with its astronaut capsule in orbit, now that testing is complete on a spare thruster here on Earth.
Video shows airplane tire explode during takeoff from Tampa airport
Read full article: Video shows airplane tire explode during takeoff from Tampa airportAt least one tire on an American Airlines airplane exploded on Wednesday morning as the aircraft was taking off from the Tampa International Airport.
Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures
Read full article: Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failuresTwo astronauts who should have been back on Earth weeks ago say they're confident that Boeing's space capsule can return them safely.
Here's what to know about Boeing agreeing to plead guilty to fraud in 737 Max crashes
Read full article: Here's what to know about Boeing agreeing to plead guilty to fraud in 737 Max crashesBoeing has agreed to plead guilty to fraud to settle charges stemming from the crashes of two of its 737 Max jets.
Boeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says
Read full article: Boeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department saysThe Justice Department says Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two deadly crashes of 737 Max jetliners.
What to know about the plea deal offered Boeing in connection with 2 plane crashes
Read full article: What to know about the plea deal offered Boeing in connection with 2 plane crashesFederal prosecutors and victims’ families are waiting for Boeing to decide whether to accept a plea deal that would settle a criminal fraud charge.
US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say
Read full article: US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers sayThe U.S. Justice Department plans to propose that Boeing plead guilty to criminal fraud in connection with two deadly plane crashes involving its 737 Max jetliners.
NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule
Read full article: NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsuleNASA says two astronauts will stay in space longer to continue troubleshooting Boeing’s capsule.
A father who lost 2 sons in a Boeing Max crash waits to hear if the US will prosecute the company
Read full article: A father who lost 2 sons in a Boeing Max crash waits to hear if the US will prosecute the companyFamilies of the 346 people who died in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners are waiting to hear if the Justice Department will prosecute the U.S. aerospace company.
Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launch
Read full article: Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launchTwo astronauts are spending extra time at the International Space Station as NASA and Boeing troubleshoot capsule problems that popped up on the way there.
A Southwest Airlines plane that did a 'Dutch roll' suffered structural damage, investigators say
Read full article: A Southwest Airlines plane that did a 'Dutch roll' suffered structural damage, investigators sayInvestigators say a Southwest Airlines plane suffered damage to parts of the structure after it went into a “Dutch roll” during a flight last month.
FAA investigating how titanium parts with falsified records wound up in Boeing and Airbus planes
Read full article: FAA investigating how titanium parts with falsified records wound up in Boeing and Airbus planesFederal officials are investigating how parts made with titanium sold with falsified documentation wound up in Boeing and Airbus passenger jets.
U.S. regulators are investigating an unusual 'Dutch roll' of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max
Read full article: U.S. regulators are investigating an unusual 'Dutch roll' of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MaxFederal officials are investigating an unusual rolling motion during the flight of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max.
The head of the FAA says his agency was too hands-off in its oversight of Boeing
Read full article: The head of the FAA says his agency was too hands-off in its oversight of BoeingThe head of the Federal Aviation Administration has acknowledged his agency should have been more aware of problems at Boeing before a door plug blew off a 737 Max jet during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.
Boeing’s space capsule docks at ISS after springing more helium leaks on first test flight with astronauts
Read full article: Boeing’s space capsule docks at ISS after springing more helium leaks on first test flight with astronautsBoeing's space capsule has arrived at the International Space Station after encountering thruster trouble.
Families of those who died in Boeing crashes press the Justice Department to prosecute the company
Read full article: Families of those who died in Boeing crashes press the Justice Department to prosecute the companyRelatives of passengers who died in two Boeing Max crashes are pushing federal officials to prosecute the company, but they're not getting any promises from the Justice Department.
Boeing firefighters ratify a contract with big raises, which they say will end a three-week lockout
Read full article: Boeing firefighters ratify a contract with big raises, which they say will end a three-week lockoutBoeing's private force of firefighters have approved a tentative new contract, and their union says they're going back to work.
Boeing tells federal regulators how it plans to fix aircraft safety and quality problems
Read full article: Boeing tells federal regulators how it plans to fix aircraft safety and quality problemsBoeing officials have presented a plan for improving manufacturing quality and safety to federal officials.
Boeing shareholders approve CEO's compensation as company faces investigations, possible prosecution
Read full article: Boeing shareholders approve CEO's compensation as company faces investigations, possible prosecutionBoeing shareholders have approved CEO David Calhoun’s $32.8 million compensation.
5 Georgia men sentenced to prison for running a dog fighting ring involving nearly 100 dogs
Read full article: 5 Georgia men sentenced to prison for running a dog fighting ring involving nearly 100 dogsFive Georgia men were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a dog fighting operation involving nearly 100 dogs, according to the Department of Justice.
The US says Boeing violated a 2021 settlement. That doesn't mean the company will face charges
Read full article: The US says Boeing violated a 2021 settlement. That doesn't mean the company will face chargesThe Justice Department says Boeing has violated terms of a deal that allowed the giant aircraft manufacturer to avoid prosecution for fraud in 2021.
Boeing plane carrying 85 people catches fire and skids off the runway in Senegal, injuring 10
Read full article: Boeing plane carrying 85 people catches fire and skids off the runway in Senegal, injuring 10Senegal’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.
Commercial jet maker Airbus is staying humble even as Boeing flounders. There's a reason for that
Read full article: Commercial jet maker Airbus is staying humble even as Boeing flounders. There's a reason for thatEurope’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.
Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute
Read full article: Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay disputeBoeing 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 is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule, the latest entry to space travel
Read full article: Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule, the latest entry to space travelBoeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA after years of delays and stumbles.
Boeing threatens to lock out its private firefighters around Seattle in a dispute over pay
Read full article: Boeing threatens to lock out its private firefighters around Seattle in a dispute over payBoeing is already facing questions about quality and safety of its aircraft, and now it has a labor showdown on its hands in Seattle.
Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well
Read full article: Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as wellAmerican and Southwest airlines both say they lost money in the first quarter, and they're responding by trying to cut costs.
Boeing put under Senate scrutiny during back-to-back hearings on aircraft maker's safety culture
Read full article: Boeing put under Senate scrutiny during back-to-back hearings on aircraft maker's safety cultureAn engineer at Boeing alleges the aircraft company is taking manufacturing shortcuts that could lead to jetliners breaking apart.