Category: Boeing

Polish Airline Asks US Judge to Declare It Crime Victim in 737 MAX Case

Polish national airline PLL LOT on Friday asked a U.S. judge to declare it was a crime victim in the Boeing 737 MAX criminal case, a move that could make the airline eligible for significant compensation. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor in Texas ruled last week that people killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes…


Boeing Posts $3.3 Billion Loss on Costs Tied to Defense Programs

Boeing reported a surprising $3.3 billion loss for the third quarter Wednesday, as revenue fell short of expectations and it took huge losses for fixed-cost government programs including new Air Force One presidential jets. The company blamed higher manufacturing and supply-chain costs for driving the losses in government programs. CEO David Calhoun said Boeing remains…


Judge: Passengers in Fatal Boeing 737 MAX Crashes Are ‘Crime Victims’

A judge in Texas ruled on Friday that people killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes are legally considered “crime victims,” a designation that will determine what remedies should be imposed. In December, some crash victims’ relatives said the Justice Department violated their legal rights when it struck a January 2021 deferred prosecution agreement with…


Mongolian Airline’s Boeing 737 MAX Flight in China the First Since 2019: Flightradar24

BEIJING/SYDNEY—A Boeing 737 MAX flight by MIAT Mongolian Airlines that landed in Guangzhou on Monday morning was the first commercial flight by the model to China since the country grounded the plane in March 2019, flight tracking website FlightRadar24 said. Chinese airlines have not returned the 737 MAX to commercial service and Boeing last month…


Tyson Foods Latest Large Business to Flee Chicago Amid Crime Wave

Tyson Foods is the latest major corporation to flee Chicago, like Boeing and Caterpillar, due to out of control crime rates under its Democrat mayor, Lori Lightfoot. Chicago has faced a number of corporate departures in recent months, almost three years into the city’s unprecedented crime wave. Shootings, robberies, and other forms of violence have…


Boeing, Taiwan’s China Airlines Finalize 787 Order

Taiwan’s China Airlines has finalized an order for 16 Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner jets, with an option for 8 more, the companies said on Wednesday, nearly a month after disclosing a provisional agreement. The firm order for 16 jets is worth $4.6 billion at list prices, though discounts are normal in such orders. China Airlines…


Russia Swears Off Boeing and Airbus, Seeks to Build Self-Reliant Aviation Industry

The Russian aviation industry is preparing to ditch big manufacturers like Boeing Co. and Airbus SE, aiming to focus on producing necessary aircraft locally. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Western countries imposed sanctions on Moscow that severely affected its aviation sector. Due to prevailing sanctions, Russia cannot secure the required spare parts to maintain its…


DeSantis: Stop CCP Influence; Russian Exodus; Boeing to pay $200M Settlement to Settle Civil Charges | NTD Good Morning

Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis is working to protect against the Chinese Communist regime and countries perceived hostile to American interests. Find out what steps he’s taking to reduce influence and espionage. As many Russians flee their country in fear of war and conscription, a key vote will take place in four Russian-controlled Ukraine regions. Boeing to pay…


Boeing Co. to Cut 150 Corporate Jobs, Will Outsource to India

Boeing Co. announced on Sept. 20 that it plans to cut about 150 corporate positions in the United States and outsource them to India. The airplane manufacturer told corporate staff at a virtual meeting that it would begin outsourcing finance and information technology jobs to Tata Consultancy Services of India, Fox Business reported. The company…


DOD to Contractors: Move Supply Chain Out of China

China is finally showing signs of easing its border entry rules since COVID-19 broke out. The details are yet to be announced. Boeing’s 737 MAX could be returning to China. Officials meet with the company years after the aircraft’s grounding and two deadly crashes. The Pentagon is pushing contractors to move supply chains out of…