Boeing: News

India crash a wake-up call for aviation industry, says Airbus

The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 in Ahmedabad, which claimed more than 240 lives, has sent shockwaves across the aviation sector.

Boeing, GE's shares plummet after Air India 787-8 Dreamliner crash

Boeing shares fell nearly 5% in US trade on Friday following the crash of an Air India 787-8 Dreamliner near Ahmedabad airport on June 12.

US says 'no immediate reason' to ground Boeing 787 

United States officials have stated that they have not seen any immediate safety data that would necessitate a halt in Boeing 787 flights after an Air India plane crashed minutes after takeoff, killing over 240 people.

Ahmedabad crash: India reviews safety, may ground Boeing 787 Dreamliners

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is contemplating a safety review of India's fleet of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners.

Whistleblower flagged 'unsafe assembly practices' in Boeing 787 before crash 

A year before the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, a whistleblower had alerted authorities about structural flaws in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Boeing's shares plummet 8% after Air India 787 plane crash

Boeing's shares have taken a major hit, plummeting by nearly 8% in pre-market trading on Thursday.

Boeing reaches $1.1B settlement, avoids trial over deadly 737 crashes

Boeing has agreed to pay $1.1 billion to settle a US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft that killed a total of 346 people.

China might order hundreds of Airbus planes next month

China is considering a massive order of Airbus aircraft, possibly as early as next month.

Air India might order 200 narrow-body jets from Airbus, Boeing

Tata Group-owned Air India is in talks with Airbus and Boeing for a major aircraft order, according to Reuters.

Sunita Williams back to work after long space mission, rehab

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are back at work after a lengthy stay in space and weeks of physical therapy.

How Boeing may dodge criminal charges over 737 MAX crashes

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a tentative deal with Boeing, potentially allowing the aerospace giant to escape criminal charges over the two fatal crashes of its 737 MAX jetliner.

Boeing makes comeback with record $96B deal from Qatar Airways

Boeing has signaled its recovery from a massive crisis by inking a record-breaking deal with Qatar Airways.

Boeing can now deliver its planes to Chinese airlines again

China has lifted its month-long ban on airlines accepting deliveries of Boeing aircraft.

Trump to get 'flying palace' jet worth $400M from Qatar  

United States President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly considering accepting a $400 million Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari royal family.

Dozens arrested after masked pro-Palestinian protesters occupy Washington University building  

More than two dozen pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested after they occupied an engineering building at the University of Washington on Monday (local time).

Boeing seeks new buyers for jets as China rejects deliveries

Boeing is exploring alternative buyers for aircraft originally intended for Chinese airlines.

Air India looks to buy Boeing jets rejected by China

China returns Boeing jets made costlier by tariff war

A Boeing 737 MAX, originally destined for China's Xiamen Airlines, has returned to the US production base in Seattle. The jet landed at Boeing Field on Sunday at 6:11pm local time.

China halts Boeing aircraft deliveries amid escalating US trade dispute

Amid rising trade tensions with the US, China has ordered its airlines to halt all future deliveries of Boeing aircraft.

Sunita Williams reveals Boeing Starliner malfunctions were worse than reported

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have revealed that the malfunctions on Boeing's Starliner were much worse than reported.

Starliner might fly astronauts this year after challenging first flight

NASA and Boeing are preparing for the next flight of the Starliner spacecraft, possibly later this year or in early 2026.

Boeing axes 180 jobs in India amid global restructuring

In a major development, Boeing has decided to lay off up to 180 employees at its India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) in Bengaluru.

Trump awards contract for next-gen F-47 fighter jet to Boeing

US President Donald Trump has given a massive contract to Boeing to develop the US Air Force's next-generation F-47 fighter jet.

What lies in store for stranded astronauts upon their return

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are returning to Earth after a nine-month stint on the International Space Station (ISS). Their flight was unexpectedly prolonged due to glitches in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.

US Space Force spacecraft returns after record 434-day mission

The US Space Force's secretive X-37B spacecraft has returned to Earth after spending 434 days in orbit conducting mysterious tests.

Boeing's new CEO made $18M after starting in mid-2024

Boeing's new CEO Kelly Ortberg received $18.4 million in total compensation for the five months he spent on the job in 2024.

Will NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return this month?

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are all set to return to Earth after a long nine-month stay in space.

Need more orders to establish assembly line in India: Boeing

US aerospace giant Boeing has said it needs more orders from India before it can think of setting up a civil aircraft assembly line in the country.

Boeing laying off 400 employees from SLS Moon rocket program

US aerospace giant Boeing has announced plans to lay off around 400 employees from its Space Launch System (SLS) Moon rocket program.

Boeing reports largest annual loss since 2020, totaling $11.83B

Boeing, the American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, has reported its largest annual loss since 2020.

Over 300 Akasa Air pilots grounded due to aircraft shortage

Akasa Air is grappling with a major issue as more than 300 of its pilots continue to remain grounded. The issue has persisted for nearly a year, mainly due to an aircraft shortage, CNBC-TV18 has reported.

Boeing, Google donate $1M each to Trump's inauguration fund

US aviation giant Boeing has confirmed it will donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, according to BBC.

South Korea extends Muan airport closure amid crash investigation

South Korean authorities have extended the closure of Muan International Airport till January 14.

South Korea investigators extract data from Jeju Air black box 

South Korean investigators have managed to extract data from the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Jeju Air plane that crashed on Sunday.

'Pilot declared mayday': What caused Jeju Air plane crash

A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok to South Korea crashed during landing on Sunday, killing 179 people.

NASA delays astronaut return plan again, Sunita Williams's mission extended 

NASA has announced yet another delay in its mission to bring home two US astronauts, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for months.

Boeing lays off hundreds of employees, resumes 737 MAX production

Aerospace giant Boeing has confirmed that it has laid off nearly 900 employees across Washington and California.

From Google's gaffe to CrowdStrike outage: 2024's biggest business blunders 

In 2024, business failures were widespread, with companies in various sectors grappling with blunders ranging from AI missteps to technological glitches and manufacturing errors.

What happens when ISS retires? Bezos has $100B replacement plan

Blue Origin's founder Jeff Bezos is planning to launch a new space station, Orbital Reef.

'Six months is reasonable'—Air India CEO on Boeing aircraft delay 

Air India's CEO Campbell Wilson has admitted a delay in delivery of 50 "white-tail" aircraft from Boeing.

Boeing starts workforce reduction, over 400 employees receive layoff notices

In a major job cut plan, Boeing has laid off over 400 employees, sending them layoff notices. The employees are members of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA).