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Area Boeing suppliers ‘can’t give any more’

Published February 9th, 2012 - 3:57AM

As a Boeing Co. executive laid out the compelling growth prospects presented by the plane maker’s unprecedented production boom, managers of local aerospace suppliers listened intently.

WWII Russian plane makes stop at Port of Tacoma

Published February 4th, 2012 - 4:27AM

The only remaining flying example of the most prolifically produced plane in history, a World War II Russian IL-2 attack plane, arrived this week at the Port of Tacoma on its way to Everett.

Congress in battle over F-35 program

Published January 30th, 2012 - 3:11AM

Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Belfair, calls the F-35 jet “the big enchilada,” the most advanced stealth aircraft in the world and a great investment in U.S. national security. For Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is a scandal and a tragedy, destined to become the most costly weapons program in history and one beset by delays and huge cost overruns.

New passenger record for Sea-Tac

Published January 28th, 2012 - 4:16AM

A stronger-than-expected air travel business boosted Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to a new record for passengers served last year, the airport announced this week.

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.

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