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Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.
Category: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
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Former Boeing Manager Says Workers Mishandled Parts to Meet Deadlines
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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.”
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How Boeing Favored Speed Over Quality for the 737 Max
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Problems have plagued the manufacturer even after two fatal crashes, and many current and former employees blame its focus on making planes more quickly.
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JetBlue and Spirit Call Off Their Merger
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JetBlue said it would pay Spirit $69 million to terminate the $3.8 billion deal, which had been blocked by federal antitrust regulators.
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U.S. Proposes New Rules to Ease Flying for Travelers in Wheelchairs
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The Transportation Department said the proposed regulations would make it easier to hold airlines accountable for mishandling passengers’ wheelchairs.
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Boeing’s Safety Culture Faulted by F.A.A. in New Report
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The report by a group of experts was commissioned at the behest of Congress and in response to fatal crashes involving 737 Max jets in 2018 and 2019.
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Boeing, Still Recovering From Max 8 Crashes, Faces a New Crisis
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The incident on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 plane is likely to increase Boeing’s costs and scrutiny of the manufacturer by regulators, airlines and travelers.
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Boeing Faces Tricky Balance Between Safety and Financial Performance
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The company is under pressure to show regulators and customers that it takes safety seriously and to reassure investors about its financial outlook.
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Boeing Reinstalled Panel That Later Blew Out of 737 Max Jet
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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.