Boeing: News
25 Jul 2024
International Space Station (ISS)When will Sunita Williams return? No one knows for sure
NASA and Boeing are preparing to announce the return plans for astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) longer than initially planned.
11 Jul 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Sunita Williams still stuck in space, but highlights 'good feeling'
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry E. Wilmore, stationed on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 6, 2024, are awaiting their return to Earth.
08 Jul 2024
NASABoeing pleads guilty for fraud in fatal 737 MAX crashes
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge, thereby resolving a US Justice Department investigation into two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
01 Jul 2024
BusinessBoeing acquires Spirit AeroSystems for $4B to address safety concerns
Boeing has confirmed its plans to acquire Spirit AeroSystems in an all-stock deal valued at over $4 billion, according to Reuters
29 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA, Boeing refute claims of Starliner crew being 'stranded'
NASA and Boeing officials have denied allegations that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are stranded.
27 Jun 2024
Federal Aviation AdministrationWhistleblower alleges serious flaws in Boeing 787 planes
Richard Cuevas, a mechanic at Strom, a contractor for Spirit Aerosystems, has raised concerns about the manufacturing process of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner planes.
26 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Time running out: Could SpaceX rescue stranded Starliner astronauts?
SpaceX may be called upon to assist two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) due to a helium leak in their Boeing Starliner.
24 Jun 2024
NASANASA under fire for ignoring Starliner helium leak before launch
NASA's Starliner spacecraft, part of the Commercial Crew Program, has experienced helium leaks that have delayed the return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, from the International Space Station (ISS).
24 Jun 2024
United States of AmericaUS prosecutors advise criminal charges against Boeing for settlement violation
US prosecutors have suggested to senior Justice Department officials, that criminal charges should be filed against Boeing.
22 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA postpones Boeing Starliner's return from ISS citing technical issues
NASA has officially announced a delay in the return of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS).
19 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA, Boeing delay Starliner's return from ISS to June 26
NASA and Boeing have postponed the return of the Starliner capsule to Earth until at least June 26, due to ongoing thruster troubleshooting and the upcoming scheduled spacewalk.
18 Jun 2024
US SenateBoeing CEO to testify before US Senate on aircraft safety
Boeing's CEO, David Calhoun, will testify before the US Senate's investigations subcommittee today.
13 Jun 2024
Atlantic OceanBritish Airways passengers endure 9-hour 'flight to nowhere'
A British Airways flight carrying approximately 300 passengers from London to Houston returned to its origin after more than nine hours in the air.
12 Jun 2024
Elon MuskBoeing's Starliner spacecraft's return to Earth delayed until June 18
The return of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams, has been delayed until June 18.
10 Jun 2024
NASANASA astronauts give tour of Boeing's Starliner docked at ISS
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have given a tour of Boeing's Starliner capsule, currently docked at the International Space Station (ISS).
07 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with ISS amid technical glitches
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has successfully transported two astronauts, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, to the International Space Station (ISS).
06 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Boeing's Starliner encounters additional helium leaks en route to ISS
Boeing's decade-long Starliner mission has run into new problems on its journey to the International Space Station (ISS), as reported by NASA.
05 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Boeing's Starliner successfully launches NASA astronauts after years of delays
Boeing has successfully launched astronauts into space for the first time, joining SpaceX as a second taxi service for NASA.
02 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Boeing Starliner's first crewed launch delayed due to computer glitch
Boeing's first crewed Starliner launch, scheduled for June 1, 2024, was abruptly postponed less than four minutes before liftoff due to computer issues.
31 May 2024
Federal Aviation AdministrationBoeing pledges significant changes to restore trust and improve quality
Boeing, the beleaguered aircraft manufacturer, has vowed to make significant changes in its manufacturing operations.
30 May 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA astronauts to fly on Boeing's Starliner on June 1
Boeing's new Starliner capsule is set to embark on its inaugural astronaut mission on June 1, following a successful flight readiness review.
25 May 2024
NASANASA, Boeing heading for Starliner crewed launch on June 1
NASA will launch the first crewed test flight of Boeing's Starliner as early as June 1, despite recent technical issues.
22 May 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA delays Boeing Starliner's first crewed flight indefinitely: Here's why
NASA has announced a delay in the debut crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner capsule, originally slated for May 25, due to a helium leak in the spacecraft's propulsion system.
09 May 2024
US Department of JusticeBoeing confirms $200 million cyber extortion attempt in 2023
Boeing, the multinational aerospace and defense corporation, has confirmed being targeted in a $200 million cyber extortion attempt in October 2023.
07 May 2024
Federal Aviation AdministrationFAA investigates Boeing over 787 Dreamliner aircraft inspection doubts
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating allegations of internal malpractice involving Boeing's 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
07 May 2024
Elon MuskBoeing Starliner's first crewed test flight delayed over technical issue
Boeing's highly anticipated Starliner space capsule has experienced a delay in its first crewed test flight due to a technical issue.
06 May 2024
NASANASA astronauts to fly to ISS aboard Boeing Starliner tomorrow
NASA is set to launch its latest spacecraft, the Boeing Starliner, on its first crewed test flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
02 May 2024
Federal Aviation AdministrationWhistleblower who accused Boeing supplier of ignoring defects dies
Joshua Dean, a whistleblower who accused a Boeing supplier of disregarding flaws in the 737 MAX production, has died, according to his family and lawyer. He was 45 years old.
25 Apr 2024
NASASunita Williams to pilot Boeing Starliner's first manned ISS flight
Sunita Williams, the renowned Indian-origin NASA astronaut, is set to be part of the first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS).
22 Apr 2024
Air IndiaAir India's last Boeing 747 'Agra' embarks on final journey
Air India's final Boeing 747, affectionately known as "Agra" and previously registered as VT-EVA, took off for its last flight from Mumbai on Monday.
16 Apr 2024
Air India2 Air India flights cross Iranian airspace hours before attack
At least two Air India planes traversed the Iranian-controlled airspace just hours before Iran launched a large-scale aerial attack on Israel.
08 Apr 2024
Federal Aviation AdministrationBoeing aircraft engine cover falls off mid-flight, probe ordered
Aviation authorities in the United States have initiated an inquiry following an incident where the engine cowling of a Boeing 737-800 detached during take-off, striking a wing flap.
07 Apr 2024
BusinessBoeing CEO's compensation sees 25% cut this year: Here's why
David Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, will see over a 25% reduction in his compensation package this year.
04 Apr 2024
Indian Air ForceIAF Apache chopper damaged during emergency landing in Ladakh
An Apache helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) sustained damage during an unplanned landing in Ladakh on Wednesday, ANI reported.
29 Mar 2024
Ajit Pawar'No wrongdoing...': CBI files closure in case against Praful Patel
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has closed a corruption investigation against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel, months after he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
25 Mar 2024
United States of AmericaBoeing CEO Dave Calhoun to quit by end of 2024
Boeing's CEO, Dave Calhoun (66), has announced his plan to relinquish his role by the end of 2024.
12 Mar 2024
Boeing 737Boeing whistleblower found dead in South Carolina hotel parking
John Barnett—a whistleblower who revealed safety concerns within airplane manufacturing firm Beoing—was discovered dead in his truck at a South Carolina hotel parking lot.
12 Mar 2024
Federal Aviation AdministrationFAA audit finds numerous issues in Boeing 737 MAX's production
A comprehensive six-week audit conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has revealed multiple issues with Boeing's production of the 737 MAX jet.
22 Feb 2024
Boeing 737Boeing 737 MAX program leader quits over Alaska Airlines disaster
Ed Clark, head of Boeing's 737 MAX program, is stepping down after an incident where a piece of a jet blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.
07 Feb 2024
WorldBolts missing in Boeing plane involved in door blowout: Report
Four crucial bolts securing the door panel of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet, which blew off mid-flight earlier this month, were found to be missing, says the preliminary investigation report.
22 Jan 2024
Boeing 737FAA orders door plug checks for another Boeing 737 aircraft
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has advised operators of Boeing 737-900ER aircraft to visually inspect mid-exit door plugs, ensuring they are properly secured.
19 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates Boeing's largest overseas tech campus in Bengaluru
In a boost to India's aviation potential, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center (BIETC) on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
19 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaUS Boeing cargo plane's engine catches fire mid-air
A Boeing 747-8 cargo plane operated by Atlas Air experienced an engine malfunction, forcing it to make an emergency landing at Miami International Airport in United States shortly after takeoff.
15 Jan 2024
Boeing 737Boeing sets up warehouse in UP for supplying aircraft parts
American aerospace giant Boeing has unveiled a 36,000-square-foot warehouse in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, to provide parts for its regional aviation clientele.
12 Jan 2024
Boeing 737What's the controversy surrounding Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes
Boeing is facing a torrent of negative headlines about its 737 MAX jets, causing a serious blow to its once-stellar reputation.
11 Jan 2024
United AirlinesUnited Airlines flight makes emergency landing after 'open door' alert
A United Airlines flight reportedly made an emergency landing on Wednesday (local time) at Tampa International Airport in Florida, United States (US), after an open door indicator light came on.
10 Jan 2024
Boeing 737Alaska Airlines door blowout mishap 'our mistake': Boeing CEO
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun admitted the company's error in the recent Alaska Airlines mid-air blowout incident, vowing "complete transparency" as they tackle the issue.
09 Jan 2024
Directorate General of Civil AviationPart found missing in Indian Boeing 737 MAX aircraft: DGCA
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said that a "missing washer" was found in an Indian Boeing 737 MAX airplane during a fleet inspection.
09 Jan 2024
BusinessUS airlines find loose parts on Boeing 737 MAX planes
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have found loose parts on several grounded MAX 9 planes.
08 Jan 2024
BusinessBoeing CEO calls all-hands safety meeting after Alaska Airlines incident
Boeing CEO David Calhoun has scheduled a company-wide meeting on Tuesday to discuss the recent Alaska Airlines incident, in which a part of a Boeing 737-9 MAX's fuselage blew out during ascent.
06 Jan 2024
Boeing 737After mid-air blowout, Alaska Airlines grounds Boeing 737-9 Max fleet
American carrier Alaska Airlines has halted flights on all its 65 Boeing 737-9 Max planes.
23 Dec 2023
Air IndiaAir India to receive its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft today
Air India is gearing up to receive its first Airbus A350-900 at Delhi Airport today, as per reports.
12 Dec 2023
Air IndiaNew Air India uniforms designed by Manish Malhotra revealed!
Air India on Tuesday unveiled its new uniforms for pilots and cabin crew conceived by renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra.
13 Nov 2023
ChinaChina may end its freeze on Boeing 737 Max deal
China is thinking about buying Boeing 737 MAX planes at the APEC Summit in San Francisco, where Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping will meet, reported Bloomberg.
27 Oct 2023
BusinessBoeing's defense unit faces $1.7 billion loss in 2023
Boeing's defense division is grappling to bounce back, as supplier mistakes and soaring production expenses have led to a $1.7 billion loss this year.
08 Aug 2023
International Space Station (ISS)Boeing delays Starliner's ISS-bound crewed launch to 2024
Boeing's Starliner is facing another delay, pushing its first crewed launch to the International Space Station (ISS) to at least March 2024. The final launch date has not been fixed yet.
01 Aug 2023
Akasa AirAkasa Air gets Asia's first Boeing 737 MAX 8-200
Akasa Air has become the first Asian airline to add the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 to its fleet, marking a significant milestone in its growth and expansion plans.
13 Jun 2023
NASAHow NASA, Boeing's X-66A aircraft will make air travel sustainable
An experimental airplane designed by NASA, in association with Boeing, has been designated X-66A by the US Air Force.
02 Jun 2023
NASABoeing postpones launch of first crewed Starliner flight yet again
Boeing has yet again delayed the first-ever launch of its Starliner astronaut capsule for NASA. The postponement comes after the firm discovered major safety issues with the spacecraft last week.
16 Feb 2023
Air IndiaKnow about Air India's massive new 470 aircraft deal
Air India's recent mega order of 470 planes to Airbus and Boeing could grow even larger, as the Tata Sons-owned carrier has the option to purchase an additional 370 planes from these manufacturers.
15 Feb 2023
Narendra ModiHistoric agreement: PM Modi, Biden hail landmark Air India-Boeing deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Joe Biden spoke on the phone on Tuesday and hailed the landmark deal between Air India and Boeing as a "shining example" of India-US partnership.
12 Dec 2022
Air IndiaAir India mulls historic order for 500 jetliners worth $100bn
Tata Group is busy carving out an exciting future for the newly acquired Air India. The airline is about to enter a new phase of its renaissance.
04 Oct 2022
Federal Aviation AdministrationBoeing-backed Wisk Aero reveals self-flying four-seater air taxi
Boeing-backed Wisk Aero has revealed an all-electric, four-seater autonomous air taxi. Currently, the company is seeking approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin the commercial air taxi service.
01 Sep 2022
SpaceXNASA, SpaceX ink $1.4 billion contract for five more missions
NASA has rewarded SpaceX's exemplary services with a new contract worth $1.4 billion.
27 Aug 2022
Space NewsBoeing's Starliner mission suffers another delay; launch in February 2023
Boeing's hopes of sending astronauts to the International Space Station have suffered another setback. The Starliner spacecraft with NASA astronauts aboard is now set for a February 2023 takeoff, said an official announcement.
20 Jun 2022
IndiGoAir India planning to buy 300 aeroplanes in largest-ever order
Tata Group-owned Air India is mulling one of the largest orders in commercial aviation history by ordering 300 narrowbody jets.
18 May 2022
United States of AmericaWas the March crash of China jet deliberate? Details here
Was the March crash of a China Eastern Airlines plane that killed 123 passengers and nine crew members deliberate?
22 Mar 2022
Plane CrashNo survivors found in crash of Chinese airliner: State broadcaster
No survivors have been found at the site where a China Eastern plane--carrying 132 people--crashed on Monday, China's state broadcaster said.
17 Nov 2021
Ministry of Civil AviationRakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air orders 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Ace stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air struck a deal with Boeing to buy 72 fuel-efficient 737 MAX airplanes on Tuesday.
01 May 2021
IndiaBoeing announces $10 million aid for India's fight against COVID-19
Multinational aerospace company Boeing on Friday announced a $10 million emergency assistance package to support India's COVID-19 response.
11 Jan 2021
IndonesiaIndonesia intensifies search for crashed Sriwijaya Air's black boxes
The search for the black boxes of a crashed Sriwijaya Air jet intensified on Monday to boost the investigation into what caused the plane carrying 62 people to nosedive at high velocity into the Java Sea.
09 Jan 2021
IndonesiaIndonesia: Passenger plane with over 50 onboard missing after take-off
A Sriwijaya Air passenger plane with more than 50 people on board has lost contact with the Indonesian aviation authorities shortly after taking off from Jakarta on Saturday.
08 Jan 2021
Federal Aviation AdministrationBoeing will pay $2.5 billion as settlement charge
Boeing has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a Justice Department investigation. It admitted that its employees misled regulators about the safety of its 737 MAX aircraft, which suffered two deadly crashes shortly after entering airline service.
01 Oct 2020
Narendra ModiBoeing 777 'Air India One': All you need to know
The first of two custom-made Boeing 777 aircraft, which will be used to fly the President, the Vice President, and the Prime Minister, arrived in Delhi on Thursday.
