The airline is also speeding up deliveries of the planes in a show of confidence in the jet, which was recently allowed to fly again after major updates.
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Boeing 777 Makes an Emergency Landing in Moscow After Engine Warning
Pilots diverted to an airport in Moscow after an indicator warned of a possible engine failure on the airplane, a week after engines failed on two other Boeing jets.
Wreckage of T.W.A. Flight 800 to Be Destroyed Years After Explosion
The National Transportation Safety Board said it no longer needed to use a reconstruction of the plane brought down in one of the deadliest crashes in U.S. history.
Pratt & Whitney Engines Scrutinized After Boeing Jet Mishaps
Regulators are investigating episodes involving Pratt & Whitney equipment that rained debris from planes and forced emergency landings.
F.A.A. Orders Inspections on Boeing 777 Jets After Engine Failure
A plane that shed debris over Colorado brings new scrutiny to a troubled company.
What Made the Indonesian Plane Crash? New Report Sheds Light
In a preliminary report on Sriwijaya Air Flight 182, investigators said the crash might have been caused by several factors, including a problem controlling the engines’ thrust.
A Hall of Fame Lawyer, a ‘Real Housewife’ and a Stunning Fall
One of the country’s premier “toxic tort” lawyers is accused of misappropriating money from families of victims of the Lion Air crash that led to the grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max. And that’s just the beginning.
Indonesia Crash: What to Know About the Boeing Plane
The 737-500 that crashed near Jakarta was a 26-year-old workhorse without the new technology that plagued the 737 Max.
What to Know About the Boeing 737-500 Sriwijaya Air Plane Crash
The 737-500 that crashed near Jakarta was a 26-year-old workhorse without the new technology that plagued the 737 Max.
Major Technology Companies Join List of Biden Inaugural Donors
The inaugural committee did not disclose how much it has raised so far for the event, which is to be scaled down because of the pandemic.
Indonesia Boeing Plane Crashes Into Sea: The Latest Updates
The Boeing 737-524, a Sriwijaya Air flight, had taken off from Jakarta. Officials said they believed they found part of the wreckage.
Indonesia Loses Contact With Plane Over Java Sea
More than 50 people were believed to be aboard the Boeing 737-524, a Sriwijaya Air flight that had taken off from Jakarta.
Boeing Reaches $2.5 Billion 737 Max Settlement with U.S.
The company agreed to a deferred prosecution agreement with the Justice Department.
Boeing 737 Max to Resume Flying U.S. Passengers on Tuesday
American Airlines will use the plane, which has been grounded for nearly two years, on a flight from Miami to New York.
Biden’s Inaugural Will Be Mostly Virtual, but Money From Donors Will Be Real
The president-elect’s allies have begun an ambitious fund-raising campaign for the celebration of his swearing-in. Big donors will get “virtual signed photos” — and a chance to generate good will.
Boeing’s 737 Max Is a Saga of Capitalism Gone Awry
A corporate culture that privileged profits over safety had terrible consequences.
Boeing’s 737 Max Will Be Flying Again. Here’s What You Need to Know
It will take weeks, if not months, for American, United and Southwest to get the plane back into service — and reassure travelers about its safety.
Boeing 737 Max Is Cleared by F.A.A. to Resume Flights
The U.S. agency said changes in software, design and training had made the plane safe to operate after two fatal crashes and 20 months out of service.
A Collective Sigh of Relief Pushes the Stock Market Up
News of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine progress, and Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory, gave investors reason to cheer.
Europe to Impose Tariffs in 16-Year Trade Fight With U.S.
U.S. aircraft, frozen orange juice and handbags will cost more, in an escalation of the Boeing-Airbus subsidy battle.
Stocks Post Worst Day in 4 Months as Infections Rise Around the Globe
The S&P 500 was down 3.5 percent after France and Germany announced new lockdown measures, an unwelcome reminder of the recovery’s fragility.
Europe Can Impose Tariffs on U.S. in Long-Running Aircraft Battle
The World Trade Organization gave the European Union permission to tax up to $4 billion of American products annually in return for subsidies given to Boeing
The News Cycle Is Crushing Seattle’s Vibrant Restaurant Scene
Among the first in the country to go into Covid-19 lockdown, the city has also experienced the effects of protests and wildfires. It has been vertiginous for a dining community shaped by prosperity.
Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Fix Boeing 737 Max Safety Lapses
The measure seeks to strengthen the Federal Aviation Administration and impose tougher penalties on corporate executives who undermine regulators.
US Pushes Large Arms Sale to Taiwan, Including Jet Missiles
The administration is proposing the packages as President Trump’s strategists try to paint him as being tough on China despite soft actions earlier.
House Report Condemns Boeing and F.A.A. in 737 Max Disasters
A committee’s Democrats say two fatal crashes were a “horrific culmination” of engineering flaws, mismanagement and oversight lapses.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Deliveries Slowed by Quality Concerns
The company said it was stepping up inspections, citing new manufacturing problems. Federal regulators are also looking into production flaws.
I Study Corporate Welfare. Even I Was Shocked by This Cronyism.
A privately owned entity created by the Export-Import Bank allows its customers to also be its owners.
North Korean Hacking Group Attacks Israeli Defense Industry
Israel says the attack was thwarted, but a cybersecurity firm says it was successful. Some officials fear that classified data stolen by North Korea could be shared with Iran.
Storm, Runway and Perhaps Pilot Error Are Cited in India Air Crash
As investigators sought the cause of a jetliner accident that killed 18 people, blame began to fall on the pilot and the hilltop runway.
Ending an Era, British Airways Retires Fleet of Boeing 747s
The disruption of travel during the coronavirus pandemic hastened the company’s plans to pull the iconic aircraft from commercial service.
Boeing’s 737 Max Will Return to a Devastated Aviation Industry
Airlines have canceled orders for hundreds of the troubled jet because of its safety problems and the pandemic, but others are still eager to buy them.
Boeing Communications Chief Resigns Over 33-Year-Old Article
Niel Golightly stepped down after an employee complained about an article he wrote in 1987 that said women should not serve in combat. He said he regretted writing it.
Scrutinizing SpaceX, NASA Overlooked Some Boeing Software Problems
The agency identified the causes of mishaps in orbit during an uncrewed test flight of its Starliner spacecraft in December.
The Swamp Is Coming From Inside Trump’s Campaign
Lobbyists like David Urban, whose connections start at the very top, are thriving as they help the president’s re-election effort while aiding corporate clients.
Boeing’s 737 Max is Being Readied for a Comeback. What Travelers Need to Know.
The plane has been grounded since March 2019 after two deadly crashes, but could fly again by the end of the year. Answers to questions about the process.
U.S. Watchdog’s Report Faults Boeing’s Disclosures on 737 Max Software
Boeing has completed a series of test flights, but a return to the skies will depend on more safety milestones.
Airbus to Cut 15,000 Jobs
The European aircraft giant said it didn’t expect air travel to return to pre-virus levels till perhaps 2025.
Boeing 737 Max Test Flights to Begin
The flights, which could begin as soon as Monday, are a major step in getting the plane flying again.
As Workers Fall Ill, U.S. Presses Mexico to Keep American-Owned Plants Open
Multinational corporations with factories in Mexico have remained open, even after coronavirus outbreaks hit their facilities.
Boeing, Expecting a Long Slump, Will Cut 16,000 Jobs
The company, which saw sales plunge in the first quarter, said air travel might not recover for years.
As States Push to Reopen, Business Leaders Say Not So Fast
“Shutting down was hard, but opening up is going to be harder,” one C.E.O. said of balancing public health and a damaged economy.
Boeing Terminates $4.2 Billion Deal to Buy Stake in Embraer Unit
The U.S. aviation giant, struggling with the 737 Max crisis and canceled orders, no longer wants Embraer’s commercial jet business.
Some Companies Seeking Bailouts Had Piles of Cash, Then Spent It
They poured the money into stock buybacks and dividends. Now, those hurting from the pandemic want government aid.
Boeing to Restart Production in Washington State With 27,000 Workers
The aerospace giant said employees in the Puget Sound area would begin manufacturing commercial planes by the end of next week.
Boeing’s Problems Predate the Virus. Should the U.S. Come to Its Rescue?
The nation’s largest aerospace company is in discussions about three different federal aid programs amid confusion created by its new chief executive about its intentions.
Boeing Mirrors the Economy. It Doesn’t Look Good.
The grounding of the 737 Max after two deadly crashes had already strained the company. The coronavirus is pushing it to the brink.