Politics Sep 13 Boeing factory workers go on strike after overwhelming vote to reject contract offer The strike started at 12:01 a.m. PDT Friday, less than three hours after the union announced 96% of voting workers rejected the proposed contract and 96% approved the work stoppage.
Nation Aug 30 Where, when and how travelers are packing airports and highways for Labor Day weekend Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day weekend as a lot Americans mark the unofficial end of summer the same way they celebrated the season’s unofficial start: by traveling.
World Aug 10 Rescuers retrieve remains of all passengers in Brazil plane crash as families gather in Sao Paulo Brazilian rescue teams Saturday retrieved the remains of all 62 passengers from the wreckage of a plane crash in Sao Paulo state as families started gathering in the metropolis to identify and bury their loved ones.
Politics Aug 06 WATCH: Boeing officials testify in NTSB hearing about 737 MAX door plug blowout Boeing factory workers say they were pressured to work too fast and asked to perform jobs that they weren’t qualified for, including opening and closing the door plug that later blew off an Alaska Airlines jet.
Nation Jul 24 U.S. prosecutors file details of Boeing’s plea deal related to 737 Max crashes The Justice Department submitted an agreement with Boeing on Wednesday in which the aerospace giant will plead guilty to a fraud charge for misleading U.S. regulators who approved the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed, killing 346…
World Jul 20 Faulty CrowdStrike update took down 8.5 million Windows computers around the globe As the world continues to recover from massive business and travel disruptions caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, malicious actors are trying to exploit the situation for their own gain.
Nation Jun 28 Meet one family of 737 Max crash victims seeking federal prosecution against Boeing California residents Ike and Susan Riffel lost two sons in the Ethiopia crash. Ike Riffel fears that instead of putting Boeing on trial, the government will offer the company another shot at corporate probation.
Politics Jun 18 WATCH: Boeing’s CEO grilled over safety problems in Senate hearing Senators asked Calhoun if Boeing retaliated against employees who reported concerns and if he had ever spoken directly with any whistleblowers. He replied that he hadn't but said he would.
Politics May 30 Boeing faces FAA deadline for plan to address aircraft safety and quality problems Whistleblowers have accused the company of taking shortcuts that endanger passengers, a claim that Boeing disputes. A panel convened by the FAA found shortcomings in the aircraft maker's safety culture.
Economy May 15 Why Boeing may not face charges even though the U.S. says it violated a 2021 settlement The Justice Department's determination that Boeing violated corporate probation for deceiving federal regulators does not necessarily mean federal prosecutors will revive criminal charges against the giant aircraft manufacturer.