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The US Federal Aviation Administration has faulted Boeing for not telling regulators for more than a year that a safety indicator in the cockpit of the top-selling plane didn’t work as intended. (Photo: File)

Boeing made mistake in handling warning-system problem: CEO

Boeing and the FAA have said the warning light wasn’t critical for flight safety.

17 Jun 2019 12:43 PM

The 737 Max was first introduced in May 2017. It was designed to be a newer, better version of Boeing's 737. (Representational Image)

American Airlines extends cancellations of 737 Max flights until Sept 3

Quoting an airline statement, The Washington Post reported that the cancellations will affect approximately 115 flights per day.

10 Jun 2019 11:43 AM

Boeing planned to wait three years to fix a non-working safety alert on its 737 Max aircraft and sped up the process only after the first of two deadly crashes involving the planes. (Photo: File)

Boeing wanted to wait 3 years to fix safety alert on 737 Max

All Max jets will have the alert as standard equipment before returning to service, and newly built planes will have it too, Johndroe said.

08 Jun 2019 9:11 AM

Boeing said it has identified 21 737 NGs most likely to have the suspect parts and is advising airlines to check an additional 112 NGs. (Photo: File | AP)

US regulators say some Boeing 737 MAX planes may have faulty parts

The affected parts “may be susceptible to premature failure or cracks resulting from the improper manufacturing process,” the FAA said.

03 Jun 2019 11:11 AM

On March 11, China became the first country to order its airlines to ground the 737 MAX as a result of the two tragedies. (Photo:AP)

China's big three airlines seek 737 MAX payouts from Boeing: reports

China Southern is Asia's largest carrier by fleet size, China Eastern is country's number two, while Air China is the state flag carrier.

22 May 2019 4:39 PM

Boeing says that the 737 Max with the updated MCAS software will be one of the safest airplanes ever to fly.

Boeing completes 737 Max software update

To date, the company has flown the 737 MAX with updated MCAS software for more than 360 hours on 207 flights.

19 May 2019 11:46 AM

Air Marshal AS Butola represented IAF and accepted the first Apache. Representatives from the US government were also present. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

IAF gets its first Apache Guardian attack helicopter at US’s Boeing plant

India has signed a contract with the United States for 22 of these choppers.

11 May 2019 11:00 AM

The plane was grounded worldwide in mid-March after two Boeing 737 MAX crashes in October and March killed 346 people. (Photo: AP)

FAA convenes multi-agency board to review Boeing software fix

The board’s recommendations will “directly inform the FAA’s decision concerning the 737 MAX fleet’s safe return to service.”

08 May 2019 11:30 AM

The aircraft manufacturer's shares plummeted to its worst-ever low following the March crash. (Photo:AP)

Boeing faces fresh lawsuits from families of Ethiopian airlines crash victims

Fresh lawsuits were filed against Boeing by two families of passengers who lost their lives in the recent Ethiopian Airlines crash.

30 Apr 2019 1:05 PM

India has long had only two full-service long-haul carriers, state-run Air India and Jet Airways.

'Bonanza time': Foreign carriers savour rising India demand as Jet Airways crumbles

Jet Airways's descent into crisis has benefited international airlines in with of rising fares and demand, data showed.

26 Apr 2019 4:58 PM

The FAA says experts from nine international civil aviation authorities have confirmed participation in a technical review promised by the agency. (Photo: AP)

Panel to review approval of Boeing 737 Max flight controls

Pilots at US airlines complained that they didn't even know about MCAS until after the October crash.

20 Apr 2019 10:55 AM

Intelsat said restoration paths on other Intelsat satellites and third-party satellites have been provided for a majority of the disrupted services.

Intelsat says satellite made by Boeing fails

The 29e propulsion system experienced damage, and while working to recover the satellite a second anomaly occurred.

19 Apr 2019 10:17 AM

More than 85 per cent of the 50-plus MAX operators around the globe also have had the opportunity to see the update in action during simulator sessions. (Photo: AP)

Boeing conducts final test flight of 737 MAX with software fix

Test pilots have completed 120 flights totalling more than 203 hours of airtime with the software fix.

18 Apr 2019 9:37 AM

The model has suffered two deadly crashes in a matter of months. (Photo:AP)

Boeing should overhaul 737 Max planes: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump lambasted the Boeing 737 Max plane on Monday, saying it should be improved.

15 Apr 2019 6:06 PM

The planemaker works to regain the confidence of its customers and the flying public. (Photo: AP)

Boeing CEO says 737 MAX software update working as designed

The world’s largest planemaker is under pressure to convince MAX operators and global regulators.

12 Apr 2019 12:24 PM

The 51-year-old Frenchman takes over from Tom Enders, who is stepping down after five years leading the France-based group. (Photo:AP)

Airbus appoints new CEO as new era begins for French based airline

European aerospace giant Airbus on Wednesday welcomes new CEO Guillaume Faury as new CEO.

10 Apr 2019 5:29 PM

Shareholders often file lawsuits accusing companies of securities fraud for concealing material negative information that causes the stock price to decline upon becoming public. (Photo: AP)

Boeing shareholders sue over 737 MAX crashes, disclosures

The lawsuit seeks damages for Boeing stock investors from January 8 to March 21.

10 Apr 2019 9:49 AM

Faulty sensor readings and multiple automatic commands to push down the nose of a Boeing plane contributed to last month’s fatal crash in Ethiopia, leaving the crew struggling to regain control

Ethiopian crash report highlights sensors, software, leaves questions

The doomed flight crashed six minutes after take-off from Addis Ababa in clear conditions.

06 Apr 2019 10:18 AM

Meanwhile, in October last year, a Boeing 737 MAX Lion Air flight crashed in Indonesia, claiming the lives of all 181 people on board. (Photo: File)

Boeing to cut production rate of 737 MAX jets from mid-April

The 737 MAX jets came under scrutiny after 346 people lost their lives in two deadly plane crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.

06 Apr 2019 8:28 AM

Boeing said on Monday it planned to submit a proposed software enhancement package for the MAX in coming weeks.

Boeing's new 737 MAX flight control system 'seems foolproof'

More than 300 Boeing 737 MAX jets have been grounded worldwide after two fatal crashes in the past five months.

04 Apr 2019 4:35 PM

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