Trade deal with China may feature significant sale of 500 Boeing aircraft
Boeing’s CEO, Kelly Ortberg, along with GE Aerospace’s CEO, Larry Culp, extended their gratitude to President Trump for facilitating a historic $96 billion order from Qatar Airways. The aerospace leader is currently engaged in talks to sell as many as 500 airplanes to China, a move that is reportedly a central component of the trade […]
SpaceX astronauts come back to Earth after helping trapped Boeing pilots at the International Space Station
Astronauts Return to Earth After Mission On Saturday, four astronauts made their way back to Earth, wrapping up a five-month mission at the International Space Station, during which they assisted with issues surrounding Boeing’s Starliner test pilot. Their SpaceX capsule touched down in the Pacific Ocean near Southern California, just a day after departing from […]
Boeing fighter jet employees strike after turning down contract proposal that included pay increases
Boeing Workers Go on Strike Over Contract Offer On Monday, over 3,200 union workers who assemble Boeing fighter jets in the St. Louis, Missouri area and parts of Illinois began a strike. This action followed their rejection of a second contract offer just a day earlier. Boeing Defense stated that it’s prepared to stop production […]
Thousands of Boeing workers in fighter jet and ammunition production walk off the job
Boeing Mechanics Strike After Contract Rejection Approximately 3,200 mechanics at Boeing’s defense facility near St. Louis initiated a strike on Monday. This marked the first time in nearly 30 years they’ve taken such action, doing so after turning down the company’s latest contract proposal. The mechanics, who work across Missouri and Illinois servicing F-15 and […]
Many Boeing employees involved in manufacturing fighter jets and weapons are on strike.
NEW YORK (AP) – The strike involving thousands of workers at three Midwest manufacturing plants, where Boeing creates military aircraft and weapons, continued into Monday. This could complicate Boeing’s efforts to stabilize its financial situation. The action started at the Boeing plant in St. Louis, St. Charles, Missouri, and Illinois Mascouta, where around 3,200 members […]
Thousands of Boeing employees involved in fighter jet production go on strike
Workers at Boeing Plants Reject Labor Agreement NEW YORK – A significant number of workers from three Boeing manufacturing plants are expressing frustration. They feel the current situation is untenable, just months after the company raised wages to resolve a lengthy strike that involved 33,000 aircraft workers. Approximately 3,200 workers at Boeing’s facility in St. […]
3,200 Boeing employees go on strike in Missouri and Illinois after turning down agreement
Boeing Workers Go on Strike as Labor Agreement Rejected Boeing’s CEO, Kelly Ortberg, along with GE Aerospace’s CEO, Larry Culp, expressed gratitude to President Trump for facilitating a significant $96 billion order from Qatar Airways. However, the company is now facing challenges on another front. Over 3,200 union workers from Missouri and Illinois have initiated […]
Boeing St. Louis defense employees prepare to go on strike after turning down the recent proposal.
Boeing Workers in St. Louis Reject Contract Offer Workers constructing Boeing fighter jets in the St. Louis region turned down the company’s latest contract proposal on Sunday night, as reported by the International Aerospace Workers Association. “IAM District 837 members… deserve a contract that truly reflects their expertise, commitment, and crucial role in our national […]
Boeing defense employees turn down contract proposal and get ready for August strike
Boeing Faces Potential Labor Strike Over Contract Rejection Boeing is gearing up for a possible labor strike on August 4, as workers at its St. Louis defense division have voted against the company’s contract offer. This decision, announced on Sunday, saw a significant rejection from members involved in manufacturing military aircraft. The International Mechanics and […]
Air India reports no problems with the fuel control switch locking mechanism in its Boeing fleet
On Tuesday, Air India announced that its initial inspections found no problems with the locking mechanism of the fuel control switches on certain Boeing aircraft. This comes after a preliminary inquiry into a recent crash involving an Air India flight, where the switch malfunctioned, leading to a critical fuel cut-off for both engines. Air India […]