Cracks were found in a key structural part on 38 Boeing jets
Inspections of some older Boeing jets have turned up structural cracks in more than three dozen of them, raising a new safety issue for the company already dealing with two deadly crashes involving a newer version of the same plane.
Inspections of some older Boeing jets have turned up structural cracks in more than three dozen of them, raising a new safety issue for the company already dealing with two deadly crashes involving a newer version of the same plane.
Alaska Airlines scales back miles partnership with American
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines will scale back their mileage plan partnership early next year.
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines will scale back their mileage plan partnership early next year.
American pushes back expected return of its 737 Max planes
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines is pushing back the expected return of its Boeing 737 Max jets into next year and says the grounding of the planes cut its third-quarter pretax income by $140 million.The airline said Wednesday that it expects to slowly bring the plane back into its schedule starting Jan. 16.That is six weeks later than American planned just last month , and the sixth time the airline has pushed back the plane's return.Fort Worth-based American said it will drop about 140 flights per day until mid-January because of the grounding.In an update for investors, the airline indicated that demand for tickets remains solid, with a key measure of revenue per seat rising about 2% in the third quarter.
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines is pushing back the expected return of its Boeing 737 Max jets into next year and says the grounding of the planes cut its third-quarter pretax income by $140 million.The airline said Wednesday that it expects to slowly bring the plane back into its schedule starting Jan. 16.That is six weeks later than American planned just last month , and the sixth time the airline has pushed back the plane's return.Fort Worth-based American said it will drop about 140 flights per day until mid-January because of the grounding.In an update for investors, the airline indicated that demand for tickets remains solid, with a key measure of revenue per seat rising about 2% in the third quarter.
Boeing delivers just 26 planes in September, extending slump
Boeing's troubles are deepening as the grounding of the 737 Max jetliner approaches the seven-month mark.
Boeing's troubles are deepening as the grounding of the 737 Max jetliner approaches the seven-month mark.
Southwest pilots' union sues Boeing over grounding of plane
DALLAS — The union representing Southwest Airlines pilots is suing Boeing, saying its pilots are losing money because the company rushed an unsafe plane into service only to have the 737 Max grounded after two deadly crashes.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 lawsuit, filed in a Texas state court in Dallas, could make it harder for Boeing to gain public confidence in the plane.
DALLAS — The union representing Southwest Airlines pilots is suing Boeing, saying its pilots are losing money because the company rushed an unsafe plane into service only to have the 737 Max grounded after two deadly crashes.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 lawsuit, filed in a Texas state court in Dallas, could make it harder for Boeing to gain public confidence in the plane.
Southwest pilots see February or March return of Boeing Max
PLANO, Texas — Pilot-union leaders at Southwest Airlines say it could be February or March before their airline resumes flights using the Boeing 737 Max.That's much later than projected by either Southwest or Boeing.Union officials said Monday that the grounded plane's return will take longer for several reasons, including pilot-training requirements and possible changes to checklists that pilots are expected to perform when something goes wrong with a plane.The Max has been grounded since March after two crashes killed 346 people.
PLANO, Texas — Pilot-union leaders at Southwest Airlines say it could be February or March before their airline resumes flights using the Boeing 737 Max.That's much later than projected by either Southwest or Boeing.Union officials said Monday that the grounded plane's return will take longer for several reasons, including pilot-training requirements and possible changes to checklists that pilots are expected to perform when something goes wrong with a plane.The Max has been grounded since March after two crashes killed 346 people.
Investigator says FAA training inspectors weren't qualified
Investigators say many Federal Aviation Administration inspectors who worked on pilot-training standards for the grounded Boeing 737 Max and other planes were themselves unqualified and insufficiently trained.
Investigators say many Federal Aviation Administration inspectors who worked on pilot-training standards for the grounded Boeing 737 Max and other planes were themselves unqualified and insufficiently trained.
FAA chief seeks support for agency's review of Boeing jet
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is defending his agency's approval of a troubled Boeing plane while leaving open the possibility of changing how the agency certifies aircraft.Stephen Dickson made the comments Monday in Montreal, where he and other top FAA officials briefed aviation regulators from around the world on the agency's review of changes that Boeing is making to the 737 Max.
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is defending his agency's approval of a troubled Boeing plane while leaving open the possibility of changing how the agency certifies aircraft.Stephen Dickson made the comments Monday in Montreal, where he and other top FAA officials briefed aviation regulators from around the world on the agency's review of changes that Boeing is making to the 737 Max.
Fund compensating Boeing crash victims starts taking claims
A $50 million fund for compensating families of people killed in crashes of Boeing 737 Max planes has begun taking claims.Fund officials said Monday they have begun accepting applications, with a deadline of Dec. 31 for submitting claims.Boeing is providing money for the fund, which works out to nearly $145,000 for each of the 346 people who died in crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.Dozens of families are suing the Chicago-based company, which said relatives won't have to drop their lawsuits to get compensation from the fund.Administrators of the fund include Kenneth Feinberg, who oversaw compensation for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.The 737 Max remains grounded.
A $50 million fund for compensating families of people killed in crashes of Boeing 737 Max planes has begun taking claims.Fund officials said Monday they have begun accepting applications, with a deadline of Dec. 31 for submitting claims.Boeing is providing money for the fund, which works out to nearly $145,000 for each of the 346 people who died in crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.Dozens of families are suing the Chicago-based company, which said relatives won't have to drop their lawsuits to get compensation from the fund.Administrators of the fund include Kenneth Feinberg, who oversaw compensation for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.The 737 Max remains grounded.
FAA chief meets Boeing officials, tries out Max simulator
DALLAS —The nation's top aviation regulator tested new flight-control software for the Boeing 737 Max in a simulator on Thursday and gave it a favorable review.New Federal Aviation Administration chief Stephen Dickson, who is a pilot, also toured the Max assembly line near Seattle and met with senior Boeing officials.The Max has been grounded since March after two crashes killed 346 people.
DALLAS —The nation's top aviation regulator tested new flight-control software for the Boeing 737 Max in a simulator on Thursday and gave it a favorable review.New Federal Aviation Administration chief Stephen Dickson, who is a pilot, also toured the Max assembly line near Seattle and met with senior Boeing officials.The Max has been grounded since March after two crashes killed 346 people.
30,000 jobs up for grabs at Amazon's Career Day
If you're looking for a career change, you may want to take a look at Amazon. The company is hiring for thousands of positions, not just here in Seattle, but in cities all over the country.
If you're looking for a career change, you may want to take a look at Amazon. The company is hiring for thousands of positions, not just here in Seattle, but in cities all over the country.
Whole Foods to cut health care for part-time workers
NEW YORK -- Whole Foods, the grocery chain owned by Amazon, is cutting health care benefits for its part-time workers, a move that could leave about 1,900 of its employees without medical coverage.Starting next year, Whole Foods employees have to work at least 30 hours a week to qualify for its health care benefits, up from the 20 hours a week it currently requires.The grocer, which has about 95,000 workers, said it is making the change "to better meet the needs of" its business.
NEW YORK -- Whole Foods, the grocery chain owned by Amazon, is cutting health care benefits for its part-time workers, a move that could leave about 1,900 of its employees without medical coverage.Starting next year, Whole Foods employees have to work at least 30 hours a week to qualify for its health care benefits, up from the 20 hours a week it currently requires.The grocer, which has about 95,000 workers, said it is making the change "to better meet the needs of" its business.
Russian firm sues Boeing over Max jet, says defects hidden
A Russian aircraft leasing company that ordered 35 Boeing Max jets is suing the U.S. aircraft maker, accusing it of hiding defects in the plane that has been grounded after two deadly crashes.
A Russian aircraft leasing company that ordered 35 Boeing Max jets is suing the U.S. aircraft maker, accusing it of hiding defects in the plane that has been grounded after two deadly crashes.
FAA puts out a call for pilots to test changes in Boeing jet
DALLAS — Federal safety officials are recruiting pilots from airlines around the world to test changes that Boeing is making to the flight-control software on the grounded 737 Max jet, according to two people briefed on the situation.The Federal Aviation Administration is asking that some of the pilots have relatively little experience on the Boeing 737, according to the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the testing plan hasn't been announced.Testing will happen in flight simulators — not on actual Max jets, which remain grounded — and is designed to determine how pilots handle the software.
DALLAS — Federal safety officials are recruiting pilots from airlines around the world to test changes that Boeing is making to the flight-control software on the grounded 737 Max jet, according to two people briefed on the situation.The Federal Aviation Administration is asking that some of the pilots have relatively little experience on the Boeing 737, according to the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the testing plan hasn't been announced.Testing will happen in flight simulators — not on actual Max jets, which remain grounded — and is designed to determine how pilots handle the software.
Amazon to expand hub in Portland with 400 jobs
Amazon says it will double the size of its tech hub in Portland, Oregon by adding 400 jobs.
Amazon says it will double the size of its tech hub in Portland, Oregon by adding 400 jobs.
Boeing hiring hundreds of temps at Moses Lake location to prep for 737 MAX’s return
SEATTLE -- Boeing announced Tuesday it would hire several hundred temporary employees as support staff for its troubled 737 MAX fleet.Workers with airline expertise - such as technicians, mechanics and electricians - are in especially high demand, and the company will even provide meals and housing at its Moses Lake location as it prepares to get the fleet back into the air.The 737 MAX remains grounded as the aviation giant seeks to remedy the situation after a pair of crashes involving the plane left 346 dead.A flawed flight control system was determined to be the root of the problem, and engineers are working on updating the software.
SEATTLE -- Boeing announced Tuesday it would hire several hundred temporary employees as support staff for its troubled 737 MAX fleet.Workers with airline expertise - such as technicians, mechanics and electricians - are in especially high demand, and the company will even provide meals and housing at its Moses Lake location as it prepares to get the fleet back into the air.The 737 MAX remains grounded as the aviation giant seeks to remedy the situation after a pair of crashes involving the plane left 346 dead.A flawed flight control system was determined to be the root of the problem, and engineers are working on updating the software.
Airbus extends lead over Boeing in 2019 airliner deliveries
Airbus is stretching its lead over Boeing in aircraft deliveries as Boeing continues to be held back by the grounding of its 737 Max.
Airbus is stretching its lead over Boeing in aircraft deliveries as Boeing continues to be held back by the grounding of its 737 Max.
Seattle law firm sues Boeing for 2nd deadly 737 Max 8 crash
A Seattle law firm has filed a federal lawsuit against Boeing for the second of two deadly crashes involving the company's 737 Max 8 planes.
A Seattle law firm has filed a federal lawsuit against Boeing for the second of two deadly crashes involving the company's 737 Max 8 planes.
FBI: Amazon drivers part of major theft ring
The FBI says a theft ring in Washington state sold millions of dollars' worth of stolen goods on Amazon.com in the past six years, and a pair of Amazon delivery drivers was involved.
The FBI says a theft ring in Washington state sold millions of dollars' worth of stolen goods on Amazon.com in the past six years, and a pair of Amazon delivery drivers was involved.
Senators clash with FAA officials over Boeing Max oversight
Members of a Senate subcommittee clashed with Federal Aviation Administration officials Wednesday, contending the agency was too deferential to Boeing in approving the 737 Max airliner.Senators cited newspaper reports of lax oversight as the jet and flight control software called MCAS were developed.
Members of a Senate subcommittee clashed with Federal Aviation Administration officials Wednesday, contending the agency was too deferential to Boeing in approving the 737 Max airliner.Senators cited newspaper reports of lax oversight as the jet and flight control software called MCAS were developed.