FAA suggests a $3.1 million penalty for Boeing due to safety issues
Boeing is facing a potential $3.1 million fine from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) due to a number of safety violations. The fine was announced on Friday, highlighting issues from a 2024 air emergency and concerns regarding the aircraft’s value test. Federal officials have voiced strong criticism regarding these incidents. Moreover, the FAA reported that […]
“Fruitless Effort”: Boeing Stock Drops as St. Louis Strike Remains Unresolved After Mediation
Boeing’s ongoing strike in St. Louis continues, and even with the possibility of bringing in permanent replacement workers, the situation remains unresolved. Unfortunately, the recent four-hour mediation session with federal officials didn’t yield much, leading the union to dismiss it as “a waste of time.” This hasn’t done any favors for Boeing’s stock, which saw […]
Delays for Air Force One persist as Boeing faces challenges with new aircraft.
Trump’s Vision for a New Air Force One Former President Donald Trump is pushing for a fresh iteration of Air Force One, which seems to complicate matters for Boeing’s anticipated alternative to the presidential aircraft. As of 2020, there are at least 20 planes in the executive fleet, with no new additions in nearly 27 […]
Families of crash victims get ready to make what may be their last request for Boeing to be prosecuted.
A family who lost a member in the tragic crashes involving Boeing’s 737 Max may soon have a final opportunity to push for criminal charges against the company. On Wednesday, a federal judge in Texas will hear arguments regarding a U.S. motion to dismiss felony charges against Boeing. The company has been indicted for conspiracy […]
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. […]