Southwest pulling out of Newark airport, 737 Max groundings cited
Southwest Airlines is pulling out of New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport following extensive delays caused by the FAA's grounding of the Boeing 737 Max.
Southwest Airlines is pulling out of New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport following extensive delays caused by the FAA's grounding of the Boeing 737 Max.
Boeing says it might have to shut down 737 Max production in Renton
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg warned investors Wednesday that the company might need to further slow or temporarily halt its 737 Max production.
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg warned investors Wednesday that the company might need to further slow or temporarily halt its 737 Max production.
New lawsuit alleges collusion between Boeing, FAA before 737 crashes
Lawyers released pictures and diagrams, saying Boeing produced a defective airplane that wasn’t safe and claimed the FAA became too cozy with Boeing - leading to a lack of proper oversight in clearing the 737 Max to fly.
Lawyers released pictures and diagrams, saying Boeing produced a defective airplane that wasn’t safe and claimed the FAA became too cozy with Boeing - leading to a lack of proper oversight in clearing the 737 Max to fly.
Microsoft pays $25 million to settle corruption charges
Microsoft is paying more than $25 million to settle federal corruption charges involving a bribery scheme in Hungary and other foreign offices.
Microsoft is paying more than $25 million to settle federal corruption charges involving a bribery scheme in Hungary and other foreign offices.
Apparent Prime Day pricing error may cost Amazon
Whoops: Amazon, apparently in error, priced a bunch of very expensive camera gear for $94.48 on Prime Day—and is honoring at least some of the sales.
Whoops: Amazon, apparently in error, priced a bunch of very expensive camera gear for $94.48 on Prime Day—and is honoring at least some of the sales.
6 minutes: Man haunted by family's final moments on 737 Max
When Paul Njoroge gets on an airplane, he becomes fixated on the first few minutes after takeoff."I have to look at my watch and see when I reach the 6-minute mark," Njoroge says.
When Paul Njoroge gets on an airplane, he becomes fixated on the first few minutes after takeoff."I have to look at my watch and see when I reach the 6-minute mark," Njoroge says.
Retail rivals crash Amazon's Prime Day party
The gravitational pull of Amazon Prime Day is so strong on shoppers it's benefiting other retailers as well, according to an early analysis from a key data group.
The gravitational pull of Amazon Prime Day is so strong on shoppers it's benefiting other retailers as well, according to an early analysis from a key data group.
Boeing jet trouble leads to cuts at Europe's busiest airline
Europe's biggest airline, budget carrier Ryanair, will cut flights and close some of its bases beginning this winter because of the delay to deliveries of the Boeing 737 Max plane, which has been grounded globally after two fatal crashes.
Europe's biggest airline, budget carrier Ryanair, will cut flights and close some of its bases beginning this winter because of the delay to deliveries of the Boeing 737 Max plane, which has been grounded globally after two fatal crashes.
Amazon Prime Day brings wave of deals, protests
Amazon's Prime Day is coming with a wave of deals — and protests.
Amazon's Prime Day is coming with a wave of deals — and protests.
American Airlines extends Boeing plane flight cancellations
WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines said Sunday that it will keep the Boeing 737 Max plane off its schedule until Nov. 3, which is two months longer than it had planned.In a statement, American said the action will result in the cancellation of about 115 flights per day.
WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines said Sunday that it will keep the Boeing 737 Max plane off its schedule until Nov. 3, which is two months longer than it had planned.In a statement, American said the action will result in the cancellation of about 115 flights per day.
Boeing deliveries of 737 tumble in 2nd quarter
CHICAGO — Deliveries of Boeing airliners tumbled 37% in the second quarter following two deadly crashes involving its best-selling plane, and Europe's Airbus surged far ahead in the competition between the world's leading aircraft manufacturers.Airbus said Tuesday that it delivered 389 planes in the first half, up 28% from 303 a year earlier.
CHICAGO — Deliveries of Boeing airliners tumbled 37% in the second quarter following two deadly crashes involving its best-selling plane, and Europe's Airbus surged far ahead in the competition between the world's leading aircraft manufacturers.Airbus said Tuesday that it delivered 389 planes in the first half, up 28% from 303 a year earlier.
Some Kenyan families reject Boeing's compensation for crash
NAIROBI, Kenya — Fifteen Kenyan families of people killed in a plane crash in Ethiopia in March on Friday rejected a proposal by Boeing to compensate them, saying they will pursue their claims in court."So far our clients have rejected negotiations outside court," Lawyer Irungu Kangata said.
NAIROBI, Kenya — Fifteen Kenyan families of people killed in a plane crash in Ethiopia in March on Friday rejected a proposal by Boeing to compensate them, saying they will pursue their claims in court."So far our clients have rejected negotiations outside court," Lawyer Irungu Kangata said.
Grounding of Boeing plane hovers over big air show in Paris
Uncertainty over a Boeing jet and apprehension about the global economy hover over the aircraft industry as it prepares for next week's Paris Air Show.That show and its alternating-years companion, the Farnborough International Airshow near London, are usually upbeat celebrations of the latest and greatest in aviation technology.
Uncertainty over a Boeing jet and apprehension about the global economy hover over the aircraft industry as it prepares for next week's Paris Air Show.That show and its alternating-years companion, the Farnborough International Airshow near London, are usually upbeat celebrations of the latest and greatest in aviation technology.
Lawsuit claims Amazon's Alexa devices record without consent
A lawsuit claims Amazon is violating laws in at least eight states by recording children without consent through Alexa devices.
A lawsuit claims Amazon is violating laws in at least eight states by recording children without consent through Alexa devices.
Congressional panel names witnesses for Boeing Max hearing
WASHINGTON — A famous airline pilot and a former safety regulator are among witnesses scheduled for a congressional hearing on the grounded Boeing 737 Max.The House aviation subcommittee said Monday it will hear from Chesley Sullenberger, who safely landed a crippled Airbus jet on New York's Hudson River in 2009, former Federal Aviation Administration chief Randy Babbitt, and union and industry officials.The June 19 hearing will be the panel's second on the Max, which was grounded after two accidents that killed a total of 346 people.The subcommittee says it's gathering information about steps needed to ensure the plane is safe before it's allowed to fly again.Last month, the panel heard from acting FAA Administrator Daniel Elwell and Robert Sumwalt, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board.
WASHINGTON — A famous airline pilot and a former safety regulator are among witnesses scheduled for a congressional hearing on the grounded Boeing 737 Max.The House aviation subcommittee said Monday it will hear from Chesley Sullenberger, who safely landed a crippled Airbus jet on New York's Hudson River in 2009, former Federal Aviation Administration chief Randy Babbitt, and union and industry officials.The June 19 hearing will be the panel's second on the Max, which was grounded after two accidents that killed a total of 346 people.The subcommittee says it's gathering information about steps needed to ensure the plane is safe before it's allowed to fly again.Last month, the panel heard from acting FAA Administrator Daniel Elwell and Robert Sumwalt, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board.
House subcommittee to hold 2nd hearing on Boeing Max safety
WASHINGTON — A U.S. House subcommittee will hold a second hearing on the safety of Boeing's 737 Max jets on June 19, according to two people briefed on the matter.They say the group wants to hear from front-line users of the planes, including pilots and flight attendants.
WASHINGTON — A U.S. House subcommittee will hold a second hearing on the safety of Boeing's 737 Max jets on June 19, according to two people briefed on the matter.They say the group wants to hear from front-line users of the planes, including pilots and flight attendants.
Officer who punched handcuffed woman defends his actions: 'I used reasonable and necessary force'
SEATTLE - It’s a moment in judgement that derailed Adley Shepherd’s career at Seattle Police.But nearly five years after he punched a handcuffed woman during an arrest, Shepherd is still steadfast in his convictions that he acted appropriately in that moment.Shepherd’s case has been in the spotlight since the June 2014 incident, but just last month a federal court judge singled his case out as an example of a lack of accountability in the system.Federal Judge James Robart took issue with the fact that an arbitrator reversed the city’s decision to fire him.
SEATTLE - It’s a moment in judgement that derailed Adley Shepherd’s career at Seattle Police.But nearly five years after he punched a handcuffed woman during an arrest, Shepherd is still steadfast in his convictions that he acted appropriately in that moment.Shepherd’s case has been in the spotlight since the June 2014 incident, but just last month a federal court judge singled his case out as an example of a lack of accountability in the system.Federal Judge James Robart took issue with the fact that an arbitrator reversed the city’s decision to fire him.
Boeing warns of potential wing problems in some 737 aircraft
WASHINGTON -- Boeing is telling some airlines flying its 737 model to replace a part on the planes' wings, a move that could affect more than 100 aircraft.Boeing said on Sunday that it is working with federal regulators and contacted airlines about potential problems discovered in one batch of "slat tracks" produced by a supplier.The company said it has identified 21 planes most likely to have the parts in question, and it's advising airlines to check an additional 112 planes.
WASHINGTON -- Boeing is telling some airlines flying its 737 model to replace a part on the planes' wings, a move that could affect more than 100 aircraft.Boeing said on Sunday that it is working with federal regulators and contacted airlines about potential problems discovered in one batch of "slat tracks" produced by a supplier.The company said it has identified 21 planes most likely to have the parts in question, and it's advising airlines to check an additional 112 planes.
Amazon security workers to be laid off after rebid contract
SEATTLE -- The contractor that has provided security at Amazon's Seattle headquarters since 2012 is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers.Security Industry Specialists is the subject of a union organizing campaign and has struggled with high turnover and inadequate staffing.A notice of the upcoming layoffs was posted Wednesday morning by the Washington Employment Security Department.The Los Angeles-based company won a security contract with Amazon seven years ago.
SEATTLE -- The contractor that has provided security at Amazon's Seattle headquarters since 2012 is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers.Security Industry Specialists is the subject of a union organizing campaign and has struggled with high turnover and inadequate staffing.A notice of the upcoming layoffs was posted Wednesday morning by the Washington Employment Security Department.The Los Angeles-based company won a security contract with Amazon seven years ago.
Federal oversight extended after judge finds Seattle Police partially out of compliance
SEATTLE - The question tonight, how do you police the police?For the last seven years, the city has been diligently working to reform Seattle police under a consent decree.
SEATTLE - The question tonight, how do you police the police?For the last seven years, the city has been diligently working to reform Seattle police under a consent decree.