Category: Factories and Manufacturing

Airlines Hoping for More Boeing Jets Could Be Waiting Awhile

The Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to limit Boeing’s production of 737 Max planes could hurt airlines that are struggling to buy enough new aircraft.
Boeing Reinstalled Panel That Later Blew Out of 737 Max Jet

Employees at its Washington State factory are said to have removed the door plug for further work before the plane was delivered to Alaska Airlines.
Tesla Profit Doubles From Tax Effect, but Price Cuts Hurt

Quarterly earnings soared from a year earlier after the company booked a tax benefit, but increased competition and a price war took a toll, the electric-car maker said.
Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 Lost Nose Wheel Before Takeoff, F.A.A. Says

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the latest troubling event involving a Boeing aircraft.
Where Textile Mills Thrived, Remnants Battle for Survival

Apparel makers in the Carolinas say trade policy must change because of a boom in tariff-free shipments to U.S. consumers from foreign manufacturers.
Germany’s Economy Stalls Amid Falling Output and Political Bickering

The economy shrank last year and is not predicted to grow much in 2024. Farmers are angry, industrial output is falling and the government is bickering.
Airbus Is Pulling Ahead as Boeing’s Troubles Mount

With quality control essential, Airbus gains in the rivalry between the world’s biggest plane makers by being seen as “competent.”
China’s Economy Grew Last Year, but Strains Lurk Behind the Numbers

Gross domestic product expanded 5.2 percent, as China worked to export more to make up for weak demand, high debt and a steep property contraction at home.
Boeing Makes Changes to Quality Control Process

The plane manufacturer said it would add additional inspections, including at the supplier of a panel that blew off during a recent Alaska Airlines flight.
The War Has Reined In Ukraine’s Oligarchs, at Least for Now

Oligarchs have lost billions from the shelling of their factories, and the government has used its wartime powers to break their political influence.
Flush With Investment, New U.S. Factories Face a Familiar Challenge

Worries are growing in Washington that a flood of Chinese products could put new American investments in clean energy and high-tech factories at risk.
Democrats Question Semiconductor Program Ties to Wall Street

Two progressive lawmakers warned the Biden administration against creating a revolving door between industry and government as it prepares to hand out $39 billion in grants.