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A Big Decision for Boeing’s Next C.E.O.: Is It Time for a New Plane?

Some analysts say building a new plane soon would help the company regain ground it has lost to Airbus. But doing so would be difficult…

American Airlines Is Accused of Discrimination in Lawsuit

Three Black men said they and five other Black men were removed from a Phoenix-to-New York flight in January for about an hour because of…

Boeing Locks Out Firefighters in Contract Dispute, and Biden Weighs In

The aircraft manufacturer and a union representing 125 firefighters are at odds over pay at the company’s plants in the Seattle area.

Boeing Loses $355 Million in Latest Quarter

The manufacturer has had to slow production of its popular 737 Max planes after a hole blew open on a jet during an Alaska Airlines…

Former Boeing Manager Says Workers Mishandled Parts to Meet Deadlines

Merle Meyers, who left Boeing last year after a 30-year career, said he was speaking publicly about his experience because he loved the company “fiercely.”

Spirit Airlines Will Delay Plane Purchases and Furlough Pilots

The low-cost airline, which has been unprofitable for four years, is trying to reduce costs after a federal judge blocked a proposed deal for JetBlue…

4 Takeaways About Boeing’s Quality Problems

The company’s issues date back years, employees said, and were compounded by the pandemic, when it lost thousands of experienced workers.

How Boeing Favored Speed Over Quality for the 737 Max

Problems have plagued the manufacturer even after two fatal crashes, and many current and former employees blame its focus on making planes more quickly.

United Airlines Faces Closer F.A.A. Scrutiny After Safety Incidents

The carrier, which has experienced several recent mishaps, told employees to expect a review by federal regulators in coming weeks.

Boeing Subject of Criminal Inquiry by DOJ

The investigation is tied to a near-catastrophic incident involving an Alaska Airlines flight in early January.