Jun 18 Watch 7:36 Congress probes Boeing CEO over company’s safety setbacks and workplace culture By Miles O'Brien, Jackson Hudgins, Mekhi Hill Outgoing Boeing CEO David Calhoun faced tough questioning on Capitol Hill as lawmakers raised concerns about the company’s safety culture and quality control practices. He spoke to Congress for the first time since a door panel of a Boeing plane… Continue watching
Jun 18 WATCH: Boeing’s CEO grilled over safety problems in Senate hearing By David Koenig, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch 5:54 Boeing’s Starliner finally lifts off after years of delays and cost overruns By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant Boeing successfully launched its new Starliner space capsule carrying two astronauts to the International Space Station. The launch was smooth but came after several delays due to technical issues. It's also four years after rival SpaceX launched its first mission… Continue watching
Jun 05 WATCH: NASA and Boeing launch first crewed Starliner mission to International Space Station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press It was the third launch attempt for NASA test pilots riding Boeing's Starliner capsule after rocket-related trouble thwarted the first two countdowns. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 2:49 News Wrap: Netanyahu clashes with Biden over conditions for permanent cease-fire in Gaza In our news wrap Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called Biden’s proposal to end the war in Gaza a “nonstarter” until Israel’s conditions are met, a barrage of Russian missiles and drones targeted Ukraine’s power grid, South Africa’s ANC party… Continue watching
Jun 01 WATCH: 2nd launch attempt for Boeing’s 1st astronaut flight called off at last minute By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Last-minute computer trouble nixed Saturday’s launch attempt for Boeing’s first astronaut flight, the latest in a string of delays over the years. Continue reading
May 30 Boeing faces FAA deadline for plan to address aircraft safety and quality problems By David Koenig, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 15 Why Boeing may not face charges even though the U.S. says it violated a 2021 settlement By David Koenig, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 14 Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes By Associated Press The Justice Department said Tuesday in a filing in federal district court in Texas that Boeing failed to make changes to prevent it from violating federal anti-fraud laws — a condition of the the 2021 settlement. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: Boeing cancels its first astronaut launch because of a valve issue on the rocket By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press There was no immediate word on when the team would try again to launch the test pilots to the International Space Station for a weeklong stay. It was the latest delay for Boeing's first crew flight, on hold for years… Continue reading