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 ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Alaska Airlines briefly grounds all flights due to technical issue: Alaska Airlines briefly grounded all flights Wednesday due to a technical issue ...
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Boeing's door plug blowout tanked Alaska and United Airlines earnings: Both Alaska and United Airlines reported quarterly losses this week, but said they ...
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United Airlines says Boeing 737 Max blowout, grounding cost it $200M: United blamed its failure to turn a profit in the first quarter of 2024 on the temporary ...
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Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
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LATAM scraps plan to acquire Boeing B737s after talks end with bankrupt Gol: LATAM Airlines said on Wednesday that it was no longer seeking to acquire Boeing ...
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The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews as part of their probe into the midair blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing ... Show more www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ntsb-conducting-new-interviews-with-boeing-737-max-9-door-plug-probe-2024-04-10/
Quick Glance: NTSB's Investigation Update on Boeing 737 MAX 9 Door Plug Incident
- The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration this week as part of its probe into the in-flight emergency on the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in January.
- NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy revealed that investigators were back at the 737 plant in Renton, Washington, this week for more interviews.
- Boeing has declined to comment on the interviews, stating that required documents detailing the removal of the door plug in the Alaska Airlines plane were never created.
- The NTSB plans to hold a public investigative hearing regarding the Alaska Airlines incident in August, which will include testimony from employees at Boeing, fuselage manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems, and others like Alaska Airlines.
American Airlines' pilots union is sounding the alarm about 'problematic trends' in air safety
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Boeing Shares On Longest Losing Streak Since 2018: Boeing has careened from crisis to crisis, battering the stock that now trades 60% below the record high ...
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WATCH: Boeing whistleblower testifies before Senate Homeland Security committee: An engineer at Boeing said Wednesday that the aircraft company ...
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Falling parts and a ‘nosedive’: 6 probes involving Boeing planes this year: An engine cover fell off a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 midflight ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Warns of 787 Fuselage Failure
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.
- Sam Salehpour went public in a New York Times story, describing how he believes sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage are improperly fastened together.
- Salehpour’s allegations are the latest dip in a turbulent period for the airplane manufacturing giant, which has been dealing with other issues including past crashes and quality control problems.
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With airlines getting 40% fewer new planes than scheduled, expect higher fares this summer and increased risk of delays and cancellations.
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U.S. airlines had been looking forward to a strong summer. Holding them back: safety issues at Boeing and supply chain challenges at Airbus that are delaying ... Show more www.forbes.com/sites/jeremybogaisky/2024/04/20/boeing-airbus-airlines-summer/
Pilot speaks of “overheating of the brakes”: US aviation authority is again examining the breakdown at Boeing
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Quick Glance: Boeing CEO receives nearly $33 million in 2023 total compensation
- Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun received nearly $33 million in total compensation in 2023, with much of it in deferred stock that decreased in value after an incident.
- Calhoun's retirement payouts were valued at over $44 million as of year-end 2023.
- Boeing underwent a management shakeup due to quality concerns from regulators and customers.
- Boeing revamped its executive compensation policies to prioritize product safety and quality after two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
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Boeing will pay Alaska Airlines $160 million in compensation for 737 stoppage: The US company is paying millions in compensation for lost income and additional ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing compensated Alaska $160M for door plug incident
- Boeing paid Alaska Air Group approximately $160 million in compensation following the door plug incident on Alaska flight 1282.
- Alaska lost approximately $160 million in first-quarter pretax profit due to the incident.
- Additional compensation from Boeing is expected, with confidential terms.
- Boeing announced CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year.
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Fliers are doing all they can to avoid Boeing — even spending more: As Boeing’s troubles mount, fliers are willingly paying hundreds of dollars in change fees ...
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Dish soap to help build planes? Boeing signs off on supplier’s method: An FAA audit found Spirit AeroSystems using Dawn soap and a hotel key card in the ...
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San Diego Travelers View Total Solar Eclipse From 33,000 Feet on Alaska Airlines Jet
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Departing Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun cut his bonus in 2024 after the door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines flight
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Boeing has a damaging trust crisis and airline passengers react: Recent alarming aircraft incidents have scared travelers.
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Boeing's new chairman is trying to win back airlines' trust: Boeing's new chairman reached out directly to chief executives at a number of major airlines in an ...
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Boeing pays out Alaska Airlines amid grounding of their planes: Aviation giant Boeing has paid Alaska Airlines $160 million in compensation for the grounding of ...
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Airlines cancel Boeing flights, travelers fear plane breakdowns: The series of mishaps at Boeing is forcing airlines such as Lufthansa and Ryanair to cancel ...
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New AAR maintenance hangar at Will Rogers World Airport to create 200 jobs in early 2026
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Alaska Airlines flights grounded by the FAA on Wednesday: Seattle-based Alaska Airlines grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issues Wednesday morning ...
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Slog AM: Alaska Airlines Grounded All of Its Flights for an Hour, SeaTac Charges Pro-Palestine Protesters, State Declares Drought in Most of Washington
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Why Boeing chief’s $33mn pay is hard to justify: Dave Calhoun was awarded a 45% increase in total pay last year
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Boeing Max groundings swing United to a loss; Bank of America's profit declines: United Air earnings hit by Max groundings
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Passenger kept groping woman on flight, ‘quickly’ left once plane landed, feds say
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Vistara apologises for flight cancellations amid pilot shortage, says ‘addressing issue’ on war footing
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Quick Glance: Vistara reduces flight operations due to pilot shortage
- Vistara Airlines is cutting daily flights by 25-30 due to a shortage of pilots.
- Pilots raised concerns about pay cuts and fatigue from a busy flight schedule.
- Operational restrictions primarily in domestic routes to prep for Air India merger.
- Actions aim to maintain operational stability and decrease flight disruptions.
Charleston travelers who fly JetBlue have more bag fees to check into: JetBlue Airways, which serves Charleston, is set to expand on the dynamic pricing trend by ...
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Virgin Galactic Accuses Boeing of 'Shoddy' Work in Its Countersuit Over Failed Agreement
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Airbnb, United and others could rake in $1.5 billion in solar-eclipse windfall: An eclipse like the one on April 8 won’t happen again until 2044 ...
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Boeing will pay Alaska Airlines $160 million in compensation for 737 stoppage: The US company is paying millions in compensation for lost income and additional ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing compensated Alaska $160M for door plug incident
- Boeing paid Alaska Air Group approximately $160 million in compensation following the door plug incident on Alaska flight 1282.
- Alaska lost approximately $160 million in first-quarter pretax profit due to the incident.
- Additional compensation from Boeing is expected, with confidential terms.
- Boeing announced CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at end of 2024: Calhoun joined Boeing in early 2020 as it struggled to recover from two deadly crashes ...
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Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year, the company announced Monday.
Calhoun's departure comes as the planemaker has dealt with a raft ... Show more finance.yahoo.com/news/boeing-ceo-dave-calhoun-to-step-down-amid-737-max-troubles-120606197.html
Japan Airlines to Buy 42 New Planes From Airbus and Boeing: Japan Airlines Co. will buy 42 new Boeing Co. and Airbus SE jets in a multibillion dollar order ...
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Quick Glance: Airbus Wins Most of Japan JAL's Order for 42 New Planes
- Japan Airlines orders 21 Airbus and 10 Boeing wide-body jets, along with 11 Airbus narrow-body jets for the fleet.
- Korean Air orders 33 Airbus A350 for $13.7 billion ahead of the merger with Asiana Airlines.
- Japan Airlines plans delivery between the financial years 2025 and 2033.
- Higher demand for more efficient planes is driven by the recovery of international travel.
How Boeing Favored Speed Over Quality for the 737 Max: Problems have plagued the manufacturer even after two fatal crashes, and many current and former employees ...
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United Airlines is asking pilots to take time off in May because of a shortage of new Boeing planes
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Dog reunited with owner days after ‘misstep in the cargo loading process,’ airline says
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F.B.I. Tells Passengers on Alaska Flight They May Have Been Crime Victims: Letters sent by the bureau’s Seattle office are a sign that the Justice Department’s ...
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Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines enter timing agreement with DOJ: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines entered into a timing agreement with the Department of ...
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Major airlines want to hear how Boeing plans to fix problems in plane manufacturing
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Emergency landing due to hole in cabin wall: FBI informs Boeing passengers about possible “crime”
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Some travelers are changing flights to avoid Boeing airplanes: Incidents involving Boeing airplanes have set back some passengers who had overcome their fear of ...
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United Airlines Flight Turns Back Over Toilet Trouble: The San Francisco-bound plane was forced to turn back to Frankfurt, Germany, because of a sewage leak ...
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British Airways Executive Club Blocking Japan Airlines Award Availability (Again)
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Problems have plagued Boeing even after two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, and many current and former employees blame the manufacturer's focus on making ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/business/boeing-quality-problems-speed.html
Boeing's door plug blowout 737 Max 9 was more than a month behind schedule: A Wall Street Journal investigation looks into the production delays that snagged the ...
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Airbus says it's 'not happy' about issues at rival Boeing: "I think it's not helpful for the industry, and if it's not helpful for the industry ...
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Seat belt saved passenger's life on Boeing 737 jet that suffered a blowout, new lawsuit says
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Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower’s Legal Battle Could Continue Posthumously, Lawyer Asserts
- A whistleblower and former Boeing inspector who passed away before his case concluded could have his matter heard posthumously, as per a legal expert.
- Barnett's death should not halt the claim, as his estate could step in as the complainant, stated whistleblower attorney Stephen Kohn.
- Boeing denied retaliating against Barnett but failed to dismiss the plaintiff's case.
- Barnett's attorneys urged local police to continue investigating despite the coroner's initial ruling.
FBI says Alaska Airlines passengers on flight that lost door may be victims of a crime: Reports
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Alaska Airlines Launches Global Escapes 50% Off Awards For Travel September 1 – November 30, 2024 (Boom By
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Alaska Airlines Award Travel Rule Change: Alaska Airlines has made a small but significant change for Mileage Plan issued award tickets if you would like to use ...
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Flying Is Weird Right Now: Is flying less safe? Or are we just paying closer attention?
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Chilean investigators to lead probe into LATAM Boeing flight that injured 50: SYDNEY: Investigators from Chile's aviation authority are headed to New Zealand to ...
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Quick Glance: 50 injured after plane nosedive on New Zealand flight
- Fifty individuals were injured by a strong shake during a flight from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand, leading to an investigation by LATAM and a significant emergency response.
- A passenger described the sudden drop of the plane, causing passengers to be thrown to the ceiling before stabilizing again quickly.
- LATAM confirmed the hospitalization of 10 passengers and three cabin crew members for health checks, expressing regret for any inconvenience caused.
- Boeing and local emergency services responded to the incident, treating approximately 50 patients, with one in serious condition and the rest with moderate to minor injuries.
Some travelers are changing flights to avoid Boeing airplanes: Incidents involving Boeing airplanes have set back some passengers who had overcome their fear of ...
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Boeing Has Put Production Over Safety, FAA Head Says Amid 737 Controversies: Boeing is under investigation by the FAA, which has found multiple instances of ...
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Boeing says it can't find work records related to Alaska Airlines blowout: Boeing has acknowledged in a letter to Congress that it cannot find records for work ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing withholding crucial details on Alaska 737 Max 9 door plug
- The NTSB states that Boeing is withholding vital information to clarify the incident involving a door plug on an Alaska 737 Max 9.
- Boeing has not disclosed who is responsible for improperly attaching the door plug near Seattle.
- The NTSB is unable to determine who opened and closed the door plug, despite requesting documentation from Boeing.
- Boeing has suggested that there may be no records of the door plug removal, raising concerns about quality control.
Alaska Airlines blowout: Passenger describes being on Flight 1282: Cuong Tran says the seatbelt saved his life as a gaping hole suddenly appeared after take-off.
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Boeing says it can't find work records related to Alaska Airlines blowout: The Wall Street Journal reports Justice Department has launched a criminal ...
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Alaska Airlines passenger about ripped open airplane wall: "I stared into the hole and hoped it wouldn't tear any further"
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Boeing Directs Airlines to Check 787 Cockpit Seats After Latam Incident: The sudden plunge of a Latam Airlines 787 Dreamliner this week might have been caused by ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing advises airlines to check pilot seats after accidental shift incident
- Boeing is advising airlines to inspect switches on pilots’ seats in its 787 Dreamliner jets after an accidental cockpit seat movement likely led to a sudden plunge of a LATAM Airlines plane.
- The Federal Aviation Administration stated that the Boeing memo was issued in response to the incident on LATAM Flight 800.
- A flight attendant in the cockpit is said to have hit a switch on the back of a seat while serving a meal, pushing the pilot into the plane's controls.
- Boeing recommends airlines to ensure the switches are securely covered during flights and has provided instructions on how to turn off power to the seat motor.
Boeing overwrote surveillance footage of door plug repair, NTSB chair says: The NTSB said Boeing is blocking it from getting all the information it needs.
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Quick Glance: Alaska Airlines Flight Maintenance and Safety
- Alaska Airlines flight 1282, on which a door plug blew off the side of the plane shortly after takeoff on January 5, was scheduled to be taken out of service for maintenance the same day, according to the airline.
- The National Transportation Safety Board found that Boeing probably did not put required bolts in the door plug to prevent that part from blowing off the plane.
- NTSB discovered that concerns with warning lights led Alaska Airlines to restrict the plane from carrying passengers on long-haul routes over water.
- While the maintenance schedule alignment does not necessarily implicate Alaska Airlines, it does raise further concerns regarding the maintenance policies and regulations of America's fleet.
Exclusive | Airline CEOs Seek Meeting With Boeing Directors to Address Production Problems
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