FAA chief Mike Whitaker announces that he will step down in January
Mike Whitaker says he will step down as head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 20. It's not unusual for FAA administrators to resign at the change of administration, though some have stayed longer.
Boeing's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year
Boeing has faced mechanical problems, safety problems, grounded planes, stranded astronauts, executive departures, a strike, and layoffs in 2024.
Report: FAA administrator says Boeing 737 Max production has yet to get off the ground post-strike
Though striking Boeing machinists returned to work by Nov. 12, it was expected to take months for production at its factories to get back to targeted levels.
Boeing re-captures Turkish airline Pegasus with MAX jet order
Boeing has secured a firm order from Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines for a hundred 737 MAX 10 jetliners, winning back a major customer from Airbus in a boost for the U.S. planemaker's largest single-aisle model.
Boeing is about to get 'aggressive' in building more 737 Max planes
After a particularly difficult 2024, Boeing (BA) is looking to hit the ground running next year. Aviation news site The Air Current reports that the planemaker is telling suppliers that it will be “aggressive” in hitting maximum production speed by summer.
Boeing wins order from discount carrier for up to 200 Max jets
Boeing has so far received 1,200 orders for 737 Max 10, but federal certification of the variant has been long delayed.
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Boeing Finalizes Tests On Upgraded Trent 1000
COLORADO SPRINGS— Boeing is believed to have wrapped up flight tests of the upgraded Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 following an intense series of flight and ground evaluations of the package using the company’s development 787-8. Results of the tests are expected to lead to FAA certification of a new high...
What’s next for the FAA as it needs another permanent leader?
The Federal Aviation Administration will soon have a new director after the current leader decided to step down early
FAA Calls For More Frequent Boeing 757 Inspections For Cracks In Upper Frame
The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) has finalized its airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 757-200, 757-200CB, and 757-200PF following a crack growth analysis of the upper frame. According to the regulator,
2025 Analyst Outlook: Dhierin Bechai On Challenging Times For Boeing, Aerospace, And Airlines
Aerospace and defense investing offers opportunities, but sentiment could put pressure on returns. Read why Boeing could be a wildcard in aerospace investing.
FAA finds no issues with Southwest after safety review
The FAA says it has found no safety issues with Southwest Airlines following several monthslong investigations launched in July after multiple close-call incidents.