With lift from ULA, Boeing Starliner crew en route to space station
With support from the Tennessee Valley, two NASA astronauts will depart on an historic mission to the International Space Station. The Decatur-built United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carried the Boeing Starliner spacecraft into orbit for the roughly 25-and-a-half-hour journey to the ISS after lifting off at 10:52 a.m. EDT from the Cape Canaveral Space […]
‘They Didn’t Want To Hear It’: Boeing Whistleblower Rips Company Executives For Ignoring ‘Absolute Chaos’
Former Boeing senior manager and whistleblower Ed Pearson on Friday criticized company executives for failing to heed warnings about possible quality control problems. Boeing aircraft have experienced several safety issues in the last week alone, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acknowledged in a February announcement that there may be some concerns about the company's […]
Federal Aviation Administration Clears Boeing 737-9 Max Planes To Resume Flying, Halts Production Expansion
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday cleared Boeing Co. to return its 737-9 MAX planes to service, but will not allow any expansion of production of the plane. The FAA plans to take “additional steps to ensure the safety of all aircraft” and will allow the Boeing 737 MAX 9 to return to service […]
Boeing Cargo Plane Has Mid-Flight Emergency As Federal Investigation Continues
A Boeing 747-8 cargo plane operated by Atlas Air was forced to make an emergency landing late Thursday as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigates a problem with another Boeing aircraft line. Atlas told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the plane was able to land safely at Miami International Airport at 11:03 p.m. Thursday […]
Boeing Could Lose Huge Foreign Client Following Alaska Air Incident: REPORT
Boeing is forced to once again postpone deliveries of 737 MAX jets to China Southern Airlines, among other Chinese carriers with outstanding orders, following an investigation by U.S. aircraft regulators, according to the Wall Street Journal. lost. The plane was scheduled to be delivered as early as January this year, but Chinese airlines are now […]
Crack Found On Cockpit Widow Forces Boeing 737 To Return To Airport In Japan
A Japanese domestic Boeing 737 was diverted mid-flight and returned to its departure airport on Saturday after cracks were observed in the cockpit window, according to multiple reports. All Nippon Airways (ANA) Flight 1182 was flying over Hakodate on its way to Toyama Airport when it noticed a crack on the outermost side of the […]
Major Airline Finds Loose Bolts On Multiple Boeing Planes In Fleet Following Alaska Air Accident
United Airlines, one of America's largest airlines, has found loose bolts on at least five of its Boeing jets, according to Air Current. Company inspectors on Monday found mismatched bolts and other parts in the plug doors of some Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. according to People familiar with the investigation spoke to Air Current. […]
Boeing Wins $393 Million Army Award for Apache AH-64E Support
Subscribe to Daily Intelligence for daily news on carrier information, defense contracts and security clearances. $7.5 million or more in defense contracts Air Force Deloitte & Touche LLP Arlington, Virginia has been awarded a $211 million capping contract modification (P00013) to a previously executed contract (FA7014-18-D-5000) for financial improvement and audit remediation efforts. This amendment […]
Boeing high-value Apache AH-64E contract for US and allies
A Boeing AH-64E Guardian Apache attack helicopter on display. Source: VanderWolf Image/Shutterstock Boeing CompanyThe leading multinational aerospace and defense company has been awarded a $393 million contract modification for the supply and delivery of the Apache AH-64E aircraft, as well as the supply and delivery of comprehensive support services and equipment to ensure readiness throughout […]
Boeing needs more Chinook, Osprey orders to keep Delco helicopter assembly lines running
Boeing helicopter executives say the company needs more orders or plans to close two major assembly lines at the Ridley Park complex on the Delaware River, the largest heavy industry employer in the Philadelphia area. says he will have to. . Boeing Vice President Heather McBryan, who is leading the program, said production of the […]