A photo indicates that bolts in a fuselage panel had been removed at a Boeing factory and not replaced, the National Transportation Safety Board said.
Category: Factories and Manufacturing
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FAA Chief Plans to Pledge ‘More Boots on the Ground’ at Plane Factories
Mike Whitaker, who leads the Federal Aviation Administration, is set to testify before House lawmakers as Boeing faces another crisis involving a 737 Max jet.
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Boeing, Still Recovering From Max 8 Crashes, Faces a New Crisis
The incident on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 plane is likely to increase Boeing’s costs and scrutiny of the manufacturer by regulators, airlines and travelers.
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How Nevada Is Pushing to Generate Jobs Beyond the Casinos
Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.
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A City Built on Steel Tries to Reverse Its Decline
Gary, Ind., home of U.S. Steel’s largest mill, is seeking a fresh economic start under a new mayor determined to draw new businesses and residents.
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6 Reasons That It’s Hard to Get Your Wegovy and Other Weight-Loss Prescriptions
An array of obstacles make it difficult for patients to obtain Wegovy or Zepbound. Finding Wegovy is “like winning the lottery,” one nurse practitioner said.
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India’s Quiet Push to Steal More of China’s iPhone Business
The companies that make iPhones are bringing their factories to one corner of India, to graft them onto a network of manufacturers.
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Boeing Suspends Financial Outlook as It Focuses on Safety
The manufacturer is under pressure to improve quality control after a panel blew off a 737 Max 9 plane during an Alaska Airlines flight this month.
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Boeing Faces Tricky Balance Between Safety and Financial Performance
The company is under pressure to show regulators and customers that it takes safety seriously and to reassure investors about its financial outlook.
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G.M. Profits Hurt by Unsold Electric Vehicles and Strike
The automaker has placed a bet on battery-powered cars, but it has struggled to produce and sell the vehicles in large numbers.
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Truck Makers Team Up to Push for Electric Vehicle Chargers
Daimler, Navistar and Volvo have been criticized for not selling many electric heavy trucks, but the companies say the country first needs many more chargers.
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What Hefei, China’s EV City, Says About the State of the Economy
Hefei has led the country in making electric vehicles and other tech products, but it still has not escaped a nationwide housing crisis.