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Boeing

News about the Boeing Company, the 737 Max, and the broader aviation industry.

Airlines

Elliott Calls Southwest’s Board ‘Profoundly Out of Touch’ as Activist Campaign Heats Up

The hedge fund claims it now has multiple allies that support a leadership overhaul at Southwest.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Elliott Calls Southwest’s Board ‘Profoundly Out of Touch’ as Activist Campaign Heats Up

Airlines

Boeing Pleads Guilty: 3 Takeaways From Its Deal With the DOJ

The plea deal with the DOJ would mandate that Boeing pay more fines and install an independent monitor to oversee its quality control and production processes.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Boeing Pleads Guilty: 3 Takeaways From Its Deal With the DOJ

Airlines

Boeing to Plead Guilty to Criminal Fraud Charge in 737 Max Probe

If the plea deal is accepted by the judge, it would make The Boeing Company a convicted felon. This in itself could have serious consequences for the firm.

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Boeing to Plead Guilty to Criminal Fraud Charge in 737 Max Probe

Airlines

Ryanair Just Had its Busiest Month Ever, But That Won’t Stop it Complaining

Despite Europe’s largest airline smashing its all-time passenger record, don’t expect Ryanair to be any less vocal about the external factors impacting its business.

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Ryanair Just Had its Busiest Month Ever, But That Won’t Stop it Complaining

Airlines

Boeing to Buy Major Contractor to Improve 737 Max Production Quality

Boeing executives will be hoping that the Spirit AeroSystems deal helps it regain the narrative following production quality concerns.

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Boeing to Buy Major Contractor to Improve 737 Max Production Quality

Airlines

Justice Department Plans to Ask Boeing to Plead Guilty Over 737 Max Linked to Fatal Crashes

If Boeing is convicted of committing a felony, it could become harder for the plane maker to win contract work with the federal government.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Justice Department Plans to Ask Boeing to Plead Guilty Over 737 Max Linked to Fatal Crashes

Podcasts

Boeing’s Screw Up, HomeToGo’s Gamble and Asia’s Disappearing Routes

Today's podcast looks at Boeing's new mistake, HomeToGo's new policy, and China's fraught direct air relationship with India.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Boeing’s Screw Up, HomeToGo’s Gamble and Asia’s Disappearing Routes

Airlines

Boeing ‘Blatantly Violated’ NTSB Rules During 737 Max Media Briefing

The federal agency has issued a blistering statement alleging that a Boeing executive disclosed “non-public” information about the January 5 Alaska Airlines accident with the press. Serious consequences will follow.

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Boeing ‘Blatantly Violated’ NTSB Rules During 737 Max Media Briefing

Airlines

Activist Investor Slams Southwest’s Outlook, Says Airline is ‘Unable to Adapt’ 

Elliott Investment Management, which has a $2 billion activist stake in Southwest, was highly critical of the airline’s revenue forecast cut for the second quarter.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Activist Investor Slams Southwest’s Outlook, Says Airline is ‘Unable to Adapt’ 

Airlines

Airbus Will Deliver Fewer New Planes This Year: Should Airlines be Worried?

Boeing’s recent challenges have seen more airlines switch to Airbus. This could mean delivery delays have a wider operational impact on the industry. 

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Airbus Will Deliver Fewer New Planes This Year: Should Airlines be Worried?