Southwest pilots` union sues Boeing over grounding of plane
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Southwest pilots` union sues Boeing over grounding of plane

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association said in the lawsuit filed Monday that Boeing misled pilots and airlines by not telling them about a new flight-control system called MCAS that is now at the center of investigations into the accidents.

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association said in the lawsuit filed Monday that Boeing misled pilots and airlines by not telling them about a new flight-control system called MCAS that is now at the center of investigations into the accidents.

NYT: Review faults Boeing, FAA for 737 MAX troubles
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NYT: Review faults Boeing, FAA for 737 MAX troubles

A report expected to be made public today finds fault with Boeing and the FAA over their handling of the 737 MAX certification, according to the New York Times. The Times report says Boeing failed to adequately explain to regulators a new automated system that was a factor in the two deadly crashes involving 737 MAX planes. According to the report, the FAA, in turn, failed to effectively analyze what Boeing did share about the new plane. The system in question is known as the maneuvering characteristics augmentation system - or MCAS. It's a feature of the 737 MAX control system that automatically adjusted the angle of the plane. The task force that crafted the new report said if FAA technical staff had been fully aware of the details of the automated system, the agency probably would have required additional scrutiny of the system that might have identified its flaws.

A report expected to be made public today finds fault with Boeing and the FAA over their handling of the 737 MAX certification, according to the New York Times. The Times report says Boeing failed to adequately explain to regulators a new automated system that was a factor in the two deadly crashes involving 737 MAX planes. According to the report, the FAA, in turn, failed to effectively analyze what Boeing did share about the new plane. The system in question is known as the maneuvering characteristics augmentation system - or MCAS. It's a feature of the 737 MAX control system that automatically adjusted the angle of the plane. The task force that crafted the new report said if FAA technical staff had been fully aware of the details of the automated system, the agency probably would have required additional scrutiny of the system that might have identified its flaws.

Renton braces for 737 MAX production shutdown
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Renton braces for 737 MAX production shutdown

Right now, the company doesnt plan to furlough or lay off employees. Instead many will be reassigned to other jobs across Puget Sound.

Right now, the company doesnt plan to furlough or lay off employees. Instead many will be reassigned to other jobs across Puget Sound.

Boeing has uncovered another potential design flaw with the 737 Max
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Boeing has uncovered another potential design flaw with the 737 Max

Hundreds of 737 Max jets are sitting, grounded, as Boeing awaits approval from aviation regulators for the troubled plane to return to flight. But now, the company has discovered yet another potential hurdle. The plane was grounded worldwide in March after two crashes that killed 346 people. The company determined a software fix was likely to correct the issue with the automatic safety feature that caused the crashes. However, as part of a December audit of the plane's safety ordered by the US Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing found "previously unreported concerns" with wiring in the 737 Max, according to a report earlier Sunday from the New York Times. The company informed the FAA last month that it is looking into whether two sections of wiring that control the tail of the plane are too close together and could cause a short circuit and potentially a crash, if pilots did not react appropriately - the Times reported, citing a senior Boeing engineer and three people familiar with the matter. A Boeing spokesperson confirmed the report to CNN Business on Sunday, saying the issue was identified as part of a "rigorous process" to ensure the plane's safety.

Hundreds of 737 Max jets are sitting, grounded, as Boeing awaits approval from aviation regulators for the troubled plane to return to flight. But now, the company has discovered yet another potential hurdle. The plane was grounded worldwide in March after two crashes that killed 346 people. The company determined a software fix was likely to correct the issue with the automatic safety feature that caused the crashes. However, as part of a December audit of the plane's safety ordered by the US Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing found "previously unreported concerns" with wiring in the 737 Max, according to a report earlier Sunday from the New York Times. The company informed the FAA last month that it is looking into whether two sections of wiring that control the tail of the plane are too close together and could cause a short circuit and potentially a crash, if pilots did not react appropriately - the Times reported, citing a senior Boeing engineer and three people familiar with the matter. A Boeing spokesperson confirmed the report to CNN Business on Sunday, saying the issue was identified as part of a "rigorous process" to ensure the plane's safety.

CEO will tell Congress that Boeing made mistakes on Max jet
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CEO will tell Congress that Boeing made mistakes on Max jet

Dennis Muilenburg says that after Boeing finishes upgrading flight-control software on the Max, it will be one of the safest planes ever.

Dennis Muilenburg says that after Boeing finishes upgrading flight-control software on the Max, it will be one of the safest planes ever.

Boeing may need to redesign 7,000 jets after deadly accident
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Boeing may need to redesign 7,000 jets after deadly accident

Investigators of a fatal accident on a Southwest Airlines plane last year recommend that Boeing retrofit the engines of nearly 7,000 jets to prevent a repeat of the accident.

Investigators of a fatal accident on a Southwest Airlines plane last year recommend that Boeing retrofit the engines of nearly 7,000 jets to prevent a repeat of the accident.

Boeing CEO testifies before family members of victims
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Boeing CEO testifies before family members of victims

Boeing's flawed design of a stabilization system involved in two fatal crashes was among the company's mistakes in the 737 MAX, CEO Dennis Muilenburg told Congress on Wednesday, as another internal email was made public showing an employee had concerns with the system well before the two crashes.

Boeing's flawed design of a stabilization system involved in two fatal crashes was among the company's mistakes in the 737 MAX, CEO Dennis Muilenburg told Congress on Wednesday, as another internal email was made public showing an employee had concerns with the system well before the two crashes.

Report: Boeing could stop production of 737 MAX
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Report: Boeing could stop production of 737 MAX

Boeing is considering curbing production of the troubled 737 Max and could announce the decision as soon as Monday after the US markets close, a source familiar with the decision-making process said. The company could either suspend production or further reduce the production level, the source said. "If they make the decision (to suspend) it's just a temporary pause of the line," the source said, adding that the production will eventually resume again.

Boeing is considering curbing production of the troubled 737 Max and could announce the decision as soon as Monday after the US markets close, a source familiar with the decision-making process said. The company could either suspend production or further reduce the production level, the source said. "If they make the decision (to suspend) it's just a temporary pause of the line," the source said, adding that the production will eventually resume again.

Rep. Kim Schrier discusses when to reopen economy
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Rep. Kim Schrier discusses when to reopen economy

The Washington state congresswoman says without robust testing, it's not safe to reopen the economy.

The Washington state congresswoman says without robust testing, it's not safe to reopen the economy.