FAA Orders 787 Inspections Over Missing Boeing Records
Missed production checks raise concerns about potential fuel tank ignition during lightning strikes.
Missed production checks raise concerns about potential fuel tank ignition during lightning strikes.
The discontinuation of paper charts comes a year after Jeppesen’s acquisition by private equity.
Analysts forecast another quarterly loss despite recent aircraft certifications and increased deliveries.
Approval clears the way for deliveries after years of delays and triggers new safety requirements across the MAX fleet.
The agency is approaching a final decision following a Friday certification board meeting.
The agency says pilots remain in control when the navigation problem occurs.
The company expects the new carrier aircraft to increase flight capacity by 35%.
Transportation secretary cites lengthy approval timelines and international competition.
The U.S. Navy has selected Boeing to develop its next-generation F/A-XX carrier-based fighter under a contract worth more than $20 billion.
The company has completed flight testing and says only a small number of submissions remain before the FAA reviews the certification package.