Articles tagged “Boeing”

News about the Boeing Company, the 737 Max, and the broader aviation industry.

Airlines

Ryanair Just Had its Busiest Month Ever, But That Won’t Stop it Complaining

Despite Europe’s largest airline smashing its all-time passenger record, don’t expect Ryanair to be any less vocal about the external factors impacting its business.

Gordon Smith | 17 hours ago

Ryanair Just Had its Busiest Month Ever, But That Won’t Stop it Complaining

Airlines

Boeing to Buy Major Contractor to Improve 737 Max Production Quality

Boeing executives will be hoping that the Spirit AeroSystems deal helps it regain the narrative following production quality concerns.

Gordon Smith | 2 days ago

Boeing to Buy Major Contractor to Improve 737 Max Production Quality

Airlines

Justice Department Plans to Ask Boeing to Plead Guilty Over 737 Max Linked to Fatal Crashes

If Boeing is convicted of committing a felony, it could become harder for the plane maker to win contract work with the federal government.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

Justice Department Plans to Ask Boeing to Plead Guilty Over 737 Max Linked to Fatal Crashes

Podcasts

Boeing’s Screw Up, HomeToGo’s Gamble and Asia’s Disappearing Routes

Today's podcast looks at Boeing's new mistake, HomeToGo's new policy, and China's fraught direct air relationship with India.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 days ago

Boeing’s Screw Up, HomeToGo’s Gamble and Asia’s Disappearing Routes

Airlines

Boeing ‘Blatantly Violated’ NTSB Rules During 737 Max Media Briefing

The federal agency has issued a blistering statement alleging that a Boeing executive disclosed “non-public” information about the January 5 Alaska Airlines accident with the press. Serious consequences will follow.

Gordon Smith | 6 days ago

Boeing ‘Blatantly Violated’ NTSB Rules During 737 Max Media Briefing

Airlines

Activist Investor Slams Southwest’s Outlook, Says Airline is ‘Unable to Adapt’ 

Elliott Investment Management, which has a $2 billion activist stake in Southwest, was highly critical of the airline’s revenue forecast cut for the second quarter.

Meghna Maharishi | 6 days ago

Activist Investor Slams Southwest’s Outlook, Says Airline is ‘Unable to Adapt’ 

Airlines

Airbus Will Deliver Fewer New Planes This Year: Should Airlines be Worried?

Boeing’s recent challenges have seen more airlines switch to Airbus. This could mean delivery delays have a wider operational impact on the industry. 

Gordon Smith | 1 week ago

Airbus Will Deliver Fewer New Planes This Year: Should Airlines be Worried?

Airlines

FAA Chief Says Agency Was ‘Too Hands Off’ With Boeing Before Alaska Airlines Incident

The FAA now plans to meet with Boeing every week to keep track of the plane maker’s progress as it seeks to turn around its production and quality control processes.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

FAA Chief Says Agency Was ‘Too Hands Off’ With Boeing Before Alaska Airlines Incident

Airlines

Southwest Defends Strategy Amid Activist Pressure

Southwest said it is confident in its strategy and leadership team as Elliott is pushing for the airline to replace its CEO and chairman.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

Southwest Defends Strategy Amid Activist Pressure

Airlines

Emirates President Sir Tim Clark Talks Boeing, Politics, and Indian Protectionism 

As president of the world’s largest international airline, Sir Tim’s comments on a series of hot topics carry extra relevance and cut through. 

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 4 weeks ago

Emirates President Sir Tim Clark Talks Boeing, Politics, and Indian Protectionism