Niraj Chokshi
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Boeing Locks Out Firefighters in Contract Dispute, and Biden Weighs In
The aircraft manufacturer and a union representing 125 firefighters are at odds over pay at the company’s plants in the Seattle area.
Boeing Loses $355 Million in Latest Quarter
The manufacturer has had to slow production of its popular 737 Max planes after a hole blew open on a jet during an Alaska Airlines...
Former Boeing Manager Says Workers Mishandled Parts to Meet Deadlines
Merle Meyers, who left Boeing last year after a 30-year career, said he was speaking publicly about his experience because he loved the company “fiercely.”
Spirit Airlines Will Delay Plane Purchases and Furlough Pilots
The low-cost airline, which has been unprofitable for four years, is trying to reduce costs after a federal judge blocked a proposed deal for JetBlue...
United Airlines Faces Closer F.A.A. Scrutiny After Safety Incidents
The carrier, which has experienced several recent mishaps, told employees to expect a review by federal regulators in coming weeks.
American Airlines Orders 260 Planes From Airbus, Boeing and Embraer
The order is the largest by the airline since 2011 and signals the company’s confidence in Boeing after a recent safety incident on a 737...
Boeing’s Safety Culture Faulted by F.A.A. in New Report
The report by a group of experts was commissioned at the behest of Congress and in response to fatal crashes involving 737 Max jets in...
Boeing Makes Changes to Quality Control Process
The plane manufacturer said it would add additional inspections, including at the supplier of a panel that blew off during a recent Alaska Airlines flight.
F.A.A. to Increase Oversight of Boeing and Audit 737 Max 9 Production
The heightened scrutiny comes a day after the agency opened an investigation into whether Boeing failed to ensure that its 737 Max 9 plane was...
Boeing 737 Max 9 Safety Inspections Delayed
The Federal Aviation Administration said Boeing’s instructions for how airlines should check the planes was insufficient and the company would revise them.