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Boeing

  1. the law
    Why Is Merrick Garland Defending the Trump Administration Again?The Justice Department’s legal fight with the families of victims of the Boeing 737 MAX crashes is as troubling as it is bizarre.
    By Ankush Khardori
  2. q&a
    How Shareholder Capitalism Crashed a Plane (Two, Actually)Talking with the author of Flying Blind, a new book about Boeing’s deadly 737 Max.
    By Moe Tkacik
  3. fat cats
    The Trump Administration Let Boeing Settle a Killer Case for Almost NothingOne of the most lenient corporate criminal deals ever was quietly cut during the president’s final weeks in power.
    By Ankush Khardori
  4. iran
    Boeing 737 Crashes Near Tehran, Killing All 176 OnboardOfficials from Iran and Ukraine offered contradictory information on the cause, but suggested it was unrelated to the strike on U.S. bases in Iraq.
    By Matt Stieb
  5. hirings and firings
    Boeing Finally Ousts Hapless CEO for 737 MAX DebacleNow, an attitude of genuine contrition and transparency will be crucial to rebuilding Boeing’s century-old reputation for reliability.
    By Jeff Wise
  6. business
    Boeing’s 737 Max Was an Epic Error. So Why’s the Company’s Stock Still Going Up?The flawed airliner was one of the biggest business mistakes ever. But don’t underestimate the power of financial engineering.
    By Jeff Wise
  7. boeing
    6 Minutes of Terror: What Passengers Experienced on Ethiopian Airlines Fl. 302In a clear sign something is amiss, the autopilot turns itself off. In the cabin, people are now getting shaken as the plane rolls.
    By Jeff Wise
  8. regulation
    Boeing Crashes Highlight the High Costs of Cheap GovernmentFrom regulatory agencies to state legislatures, America’s failure to adequately fund its governing institutions clears the way for corporate capture.
    By Eric Levitz
  9. business
    Is the Boeing 737 Max Worth Saving?Even when the Max does get FAA approval to fly again, its troubles won’t be over.
    By Jeff Wise
  10. business
    Could the 737 MAX Kill Boeing?The plane is the biggest profit center for America’s biggest exporter — and there’s no telling how bad this crisis will get.
    By Jeff Wise
  11. aviation
    The Recent Deadly Boeing Crash No One Is Talking AboutLast month a cargo jet abruptly nosedived to the ground near Houston – an accident even more disturbing in its implications than the one in Ethiopia.
    By Jeff Wise
  12. transportation
    Report: Self-Regulation of Boeing 737 MAX May Have Led to Major FlawsBoeing reportedly pressured the FAA to expedite the regulation of the 737 MAX’s flight control system, and handled key parts of the process by itself.
    By Matt Stieb
  13. Trump Wants ‘More American’ Paint Job, Bigger Bed for Air Force OneAxios is reporting that Trump wants the presidential jet to look more like his personal Boeing 757, which he flew around during the campaign.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  14. Trump Announces Plan to Let Boeing Eat Lockheed Martin’s LunchThe president-elect tweets that he has asked Boeing to propose an alternative to Lockheed’s F-35. Lockheed’s market value falls by $1.2 billion.
    By Eric Levitz
  15. Trump Tries Out His Strongman Act on Another Private CompanyHe’s called out Boeing on bad information and pushed Carrier into a deal. Is this the new normal?
    By Ed Kilgore
  16. Donald Trump Shoots Down Boeing’s Stock PriceTrump cancels an “order” of new 747 Air Force One planes over Twitter, and one of the largest companies on the Dow sees its share price slide.
    By Eric Levitz
  17. About 100 Times Lighter Than Styrofoam, This Metal Could Transform Air TravelThe applications are nuts.
    By Christine Nguyen
  18. hillary watch
    Hillary Clinton Has a Cozy, Possibly Shady Relationship With BoeingHer joke about making a “shameless pitch” for Boeing isn’t helping matters.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  19. oops
    Huge Plane Accidentally Lands at Tiny Kansas Airport, Is Too Big to LeaveWelcome to Kansas — forever.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  20. loose lips
    WikiLeaks Exposes Boeing’s Secret Sales Force: U.S. DiplomatsSome bribes are more acceptable than others.
    By Nitasha Tiku
  21. in other news
    Pimp Their Jets!You thought you had problems. Try finding someone to install a mother-of-pearl ceiling on your private jet.