The budget airline had ordered 58 of the troubled aircraft, but it now expects to take delivery of 30 at most. Source: NYT > Business – Amie Tsang
Boeing Pledges $100 Million to Those Affected by 737 Max Crashes
The announcement comes as the families of some victims are escalating their legal battles against Boeing, and as costs for the manufacturer mount. Source: NYT > Business – David Gelles
Trump Pick to Lead F.A.A. Faces Scrutiny From Senate Democrats
Democrats on the Senate Commerce Committee have seized on Stephen Dickson’s involvement in a whistle-blower case when he worked at Delta. Source: NYT > Business – David Gelles
Trump Pick to Lead F.A.A. Faces Scrutiny From Senate Democrats
Democrats on the Senate Commerce Committee have seized on Stephen Dickson’s involvement in a whistle-blower case when he worked at Delta. Source: NYT > Business – David Gelles
Boeing’s Dreamliner Plant Is Said to Face Federal Inquiry
A Justice Department investigation of the 737 Max jet has widened to include a 787 factory in South Carolina where The New York Times found allegations of shoddy work and flawed quality control. Source: NYT > Business – Natalie Kitroeff and Jessica Silver-Greenberg
Boeing’s 737 Max Suffers Setback in Flight Simulator Test
F.A.A. pilots, in at least one instance, were unable to quickly and easily follow Boeing’s emergency procedures to regain control of the plane after the software was activated. Source: NYT > Business – Natalie Kitroeff and Tiffany Hsu