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Pilots give a ’10’ to the 787-10, Boeing’s biggest Dreamliner, after first test flight

by Alan Boyle on March 31, 2017March 31, 2017 at 12:52 pmComment

The largest breed of its Dreamliner jet series, the 787-10, got a great review today after being put through its aerial paces for the first time in the skies over… Read More

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Boeing executive Patrick Shanahan chosen to become deputy defense secretary

by Alan Boyle on March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 at 6:59 pm1 Comment

President Donald Trump today announced his intent to nominate longtime Boeing executive Patrick Shanahan as deputy secretary of defense, the Pentagon’s No. 2 civilian spot. Shanahan, 54, currently oversees Boeing’s manufacturing… Read More

Nine is fine: Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet’s rollout brightens up a gloomy day at Renton plant

by Alan Boyle on March 7, 2017March 8, 2017 at 8:29 amComment

The skies may have been gray at Boeing’s Renton final assembly plant today, but the mood was sunny – thanks to the rollout of Boeing’s first 737 MAX 9 jet. The… Read More

Boeing OKs buyouts for 1,800 union workers, and more job cuts are expected

by Alan Boyle on March 2, 2017March 4, 2017 at 8:34 pmComment

Boeing has approved buyouts for more than 1,800 union workers, marking the start of a new round of job reductions that’s expected to continue through the year. The voluntary layoffs include 1,500… Read More

Personal data of 36,000 Boeing employees put at risk after employee emails info to spouse

by Clare McGrane on March 1, 2017March 1, 2017 at 10:19 am1 Comment

In an age where companies and governments are protecting themselves against cyberattacks on a global scale, mundane security risks are easy to overlook. Boeing found that out the hard way after the private… Read More

NASA goes ahead and buys Russian rides to space station through Boeing

by Alan Boyle on February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 at 2:30 pmComment

NASA has agreed to purchase at least two trips to and from the International Space Station on Russian Soyuz spacecraft, from an unlikely ticket-seller: the Boeing Co. The arrangement follows through… Read More

‘Late Show’ host Stephen Colbert dons Boeing’s spacesuit for Starliner stardom

by Alan Boyle on February 25, 2017February 25, 2017 at 9:52 am 2 Comments

Let history record that America’s first late-night astronaut is … Stephen Colbert? In a pre-recorded bit that was broadcast Friday night on CBS’ “Late Show,” Colbert wore the spacesuit designed for… Read More

FAUB on the job: Watch robots work with mechanics to put together Boeing 777 jets

by Alan Boyle on February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 at 5:21 pm 2 Comments

Automation isn’t just a job for the robots: It takes flesh-and-blood workers to make robotic manufacturing work, as shown in a new video about the machines that set fasteners on Boeing’s 777… Read More

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Get a sneak peek at Boeing’s 737 MAX 9 jet – and the pioneering technology behind it

by Alan Boyle on February 14, 2017June 7, 2017 at 10:42 pmComment

RENTON, Wash. – One year after Boeing’s super-fuel-efficient 737 MAX 8 jet made its aerial debut, its bigger sibling – the MAX 9 – is just weeks away from its rollout.… Read More

Boeing stays silent while the fate of Iran Air deal remains up in the air under Trump

by Jillian Stampher on February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 at 2:25 pm 2 Comments

As tensions with Iran increase under President Donald Trump, the future of Boeing’s $8 billion deal with Iran Air lingers in limbo. New sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on… Read More

Following Trump’s lead, Pentagon orders reviews of Air Force One, F-35 fighter jets

by Alan Boyle on January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 at 5:43 pmComment

President Donald Trump’s defense secretary, James Mattis, has ordered reviews of the multibillion-dollar programs to acquire new Air Force One jets and more F-35 fighter jets – two programs that sparked… Read More

Pentagon awards $2.1 billion contract to Boeing for more KC-46 tanker aircraft

by Jillian Stampher & Alan Boyle on January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 at 3:18 pm1 Comment

Boeing has won a $2.1 billion contract to build more tanker planes for the U.S. Air Force, the manufacturer and the Pentagon announced today. Under the deal, Boeing will build 15 KC-46A… Read More

Trump announces Manufacturing Jobs Initiative; Boeing’s Muilenburg, Tesla’s Musk to join council

by Jillian Stampher on January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 at 8:05 amComment

President Trump on Friday announced plans to create a council of business leaders as part of a new “Manufacturing Jobs Initiative.” Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg, Tesla head Elon Musk and… Read More

Touchscreen gloves? Zippered helmets? Boeing reboots the spacesuit for Starliner

by Alan Boyle on January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 at 5:33 pm 5 Comments

The spacesuit designed for astronauts riding Boeing’s Starliner space taxi makes a fashion statement for the 21st century, from its touchscreen-sensitive gloves to its color-coordinated shoes. And all of it… Read More

Boeing beats quarterly expectations and plans to stay the course in 2017

by Alan Boyle on January 25, 2017January 27, 2017 at 3:16 pmComment

The Boeing Co. reported quarterly revenue that went beyond what analysts were expecting, and the company’s CEO said he expected new airplane orders to come in at a “moderated but healthy… Read More

Boeing hints that it’ll unveil its Starliner spacesuits – and maybe who’ll wear them

by Alan Boyle on January 23, 2017January 24, 2017 at 10:00 amComment

Boeing’s Starliner space taxi won’t be carrying astronauts to the International Space Station for at least another year and a half, but we may soon find out what they’ll be… Read More

NASA looks into buying more Russian Soyuz trips to orbit … through Boeing

by Alan Boyle on January 17, 2017January 17, 2017 at 5:00 pmComment

NASA is considering a convoluted arrangement to reserve five more seats on Russian Soyuz capsules heading to and from the International Space Station, with the Boeing Co. as the middleman.… Read More

Samsung, not IBM, tops US patent wins in 2016, says Seattle public records startup Sqoop

by Nat Levy on January 11, 2017January 11, 2017 at 8:41 amComment

Samsung and its subsidiaries won the most patents of any company in 2016, according to a new report from Sqoop, a Seattle startup that helps journalists more efficiently mine public… Read More

Boeing registers a holiday rush in airplane orders, but falls short of 2015’s total tally

by Alan Boyle on January 6, 2017January 6, 2017 at 8:26 pm 2 Comments

The Boeing Co. says it delivered 748 commercial jets last year and booked net orders for 668 aircraft, including a burst of 202 orders in December. As furious as that pace… Read More

Boeing and SpaceX win four more NASA orders for space taxis, with one big ‘if’

by Alan Boyle on January 3, 2017January 3, 2017 at 3:00 pm 3 Comments

NASA has awarded four more contracts to Boeing and to SpaceX for space taxi trips to and from the International Space Station – dependent on certification that the spacecraft are safe. SpaceX… Read More

Why 2017 will be challenging for Boeing – but not a year for turning out the lights

by Alan Boyle on December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 at 7:23 pm 3 Comments

As Boeing begins its second century, the Seattle-born company is facing a slew of daunting challenges. But 2017 isn’t like the 1970s, when the Boeing Bust prompted a pair of real-estate… Read More

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Pilots give a ’10’ to the 787-10, Boeing’s biggest Dreamliner, after first test flight

Electroimpact to pay $485,000 over claims of workplace harassment against Muslims

Boeing executive Patrick Shanahan chosen to become deputy defense secretary

Nine is fine: Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet’s rollout brightens up a gloomy day at Renton plant

Boeing OKs buyouts for 1,800 union workers, and more job cuts are expected

Personal data of 36,000 Boeing employees put at risk after employee emails info to spouse

NASA goes ahead and buys Russian rides to space station through Boeing

‘Late Show’ host Stephen Colbert dons Boeing’s spacesuit for Starliner stardom

FAUB on the job: Watch robots work with mechanics to put together Boeing 777 jets

Get a sneak peek at Boeing’s 737 MAX 9 jet – and the pioneering technology behind it

Boeing stays silent while the fate of Iran Air deal remains up in the air under Trump

Following Trump’s lead, Pentagon orders reviews of Air Force One, F-35 fighter jets

Pentagon awards $2.1 billion contract to Boeing for more KC-46 tanker aircraft

Trump announces Manufacturing Jobs Initiative; Boeing’s Muilenburg, Tesla’s Musk to join council

Touchscreen gloves? Zippered helmets? Boeing reboots the spacesuit for Starliner

Boeing beats quarterly expectations and plans to stay the course in 2017

Boeing hints that it’ll unveil its Starliner spacesuits – and maybe who’ll wear them

NASA looks into buying more Russian Soyuz trips to orbit … through Boeing

Samsung, not IBM, tops US patent wins in 2016, says Seattle public records startup Sqoop

Boeing registers a holiday rush in airplane orders, but falls short of 2015’s total tally

Boeing and SpaceX win four more NASA orders for space taxis, with one big ‘if’

Why 2017 will be challenging for Boeing – but not a year for turning out the lights

The Year in Amazon: How the tech giant redefined itself in 2016, and where it’s headed next

Boeing works with Donald Trump on cost concerns over Air Force One and Lockheed Martin’s F-35 jets

After 8 percent reduction, Boeing plans more job cuts amid shift in airplane market

Bad news, good news: Boeing trims back 777 jet production while raising dividend

NASA confirms delay in commercial crew flights to 2018, pushing the envelope

Boeing and Iran Air announce $16.6 billion jet deal, but what will Donald Trump do?

Boeing donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration … before Twitter tirade

Boeing buys Liquid Robotics to boost autonomous surveillance at sea

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