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Boeing might build third assembly line at Renton for 737 MAX

Published January 11th, 2012 - 9:59AM

Boeing is considering building a third assembly line between two existing assembly lines at its Renton factory to build the new 737 MAX.

Alaska Airlines ranks high with WSJ

Published January 11th, 2012 - 3:09AM

The Wall Street Journal’s Middle Seat blog is out with its 2011 airline customer service ratings, and SeaTac’s Alaska Airlines once again is at the top of the list. Alaska also was in first place in 2010.

Is Air India taking Boeing to the cleaners?

Published January 10th, 2012 - 6:59AM

When Boeing and Airbus announce orders for their pricey jetliners, both aerospace firms use list prices to give a total value to those orders.

Boeing misses 2011 delivery target

Published January 6th, 2012 - 4:04AM

Boeing missed its aircraft delivery target in 2011 after shipping fewer 787 Dreamliners and 747-8 jumbo jets to customers than planned, while larger rival Airbus SAS topped its own higher goal.

Boeing to close plant in Wichita by 2013

Published January 5th, 2012 - 4:27AM

The Boeing Co. announced Wednesday it plans to close its Wichita, Kan., manufacturing plant by the end of 2013.

Boeing to meet with workers in Wichita

Published January 4th, 2012 - 3:23AM

Boeing is planning a mandatory meeting today for all employees at its Wichita defense plant amid speculation about the facility’s future.

Boeing to finish 767 tanker in Everett?

Published December 19th, 2011 - 2:40PM

If a Kansas congressman is correct, Boeing will soon announce it will make military modifications to its new 767 Air Force tanker in Washington rather than in Wichita.

Production issues delay 787 Dreamliner delivery to Japan

Published December 17th, 2011 - 3:34AM

All Nippon Airways (ANA) of Japan, which took delivery of its second 787 Dreamliner two months ago, said Thursday that delivery of its third 787 is delayed because of production issues at Boeing, disrupting the carrier’s planned introduction of international 787 routes.

Legislators pass aerospace-related bills requested by Gov. Chris Gregoire

Published December 15th, 2011 - 1:05AM

OLYMPIA — The Legislature approved two bills requested by the governor to shore up the state’s competitiveness in the aerospace industry.

Southwest Airlines becomes 737 MAX launch customer with $19 billion contract

Published December 13th, 2011 - 12:16PM

Southwest Airlines will buy 208 Boeing 737s including 150 of the new fuel-efficient 737 MAX aircraft, the planemaker and the airline announced early today.

Boeing Dreamliner sets time and distance record on international flight

Published December 9th, 2011 - 4:26AM

Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner has set new records for an around-the-world flight that began in Seattle and made just one stop, in Bangladesh.

Boeing union approves groundbreaking pact

Published December 8th, 2011 - 2:47AM

Machinists union members gave a strong endorsement Wednesday to a labor contract extension that promises to keep final assembly of Boeing’s most popular airliner in Renton and gives the company nearly 5 years of labor peace.

Southwest eyes 737 Max order

Published December 8th, 2011 - 2:20AM

Boeing and Southwest Airlines, are near an agreement that would commit the Dallas-based carrier to buy up to 150 of Boeing’s newest 737, the Wall Street Journal said Wednesday.

Boeing Machinists voting today on deal

Published December 7th, 2011 - 11:41AM

The 28,000 members of the Machinists union at Boeing in the Puget Sound region, as well as those in Wichita, Kan., and Portland will vote today on the landmark deal with the company announced a week ago.

Boeing, Machinists OK deal for 737 MAX

Published December 1st, 2011 - 1:09AM

Boeing and its largest union have reached a landmark agreement that ensures Boeing will build its new 737 Max in Renton. The pact could avoid a costly strike next year and end a contentious dispute over a new plant in South Carolina.

Boeing to build 737 MAX in Renton

Published November 30th, 2011 - 10:59AM

Boeing and its largest union have reached a landmark agreement that ensures Boeing will continue building its popular 737 in Renton, could avoid a costly strike next year and could end a contentious dispute over a new plant in South Carolina.

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