Alaska pilots authorize future strike if talks and mediation fail
Alaska Airlines pilots voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if contract talks fail. However, a strike can follow only after a lengthy mediation process.
Boeing gears up to renew its safety culture after 737 MAX crashes
Boeing's chief aerospace safety officer outlined plans to rebuild and improve the company's entire safety culture.
Southwest Airlines proposed a ploy to deceive FAA on Boeing 737 MAX, legal filing alleges
A legal filing suggests Southwest Airlines was deeply involved in decisions about pilot training on Boeing's 737 MAX, including an alleged effort to deceive the...
Alaska Airlines says flight cancellations to continue through May, ease in June WATCH
Alaska Airlines' CEO told employees the spate of cancellations — about 50 flights a day — will continue in May but should stabilize in June.
Airbus overtakes Boeing in jet orders and plans to add 1,000 U.S. jobs
Airbus leads Boeing in sales and deliveries for the year. It will open a new A321neo final assembly line in Mobile as it ramps up...
Lufthansa gives timely order boost for Boeing’s 777X
Lufthansa announced a fresh order Monday for Boeing's big new 777X widebody airplane, delivering a much-needed boost to the airplane manufacturer.
‘Alaska is in meltdown’: More flight cancellation frustrations
Close to 200 cancellations over four days caused more chaos for travelers and drew numerous complaints, including one customer who said, "Alaska is in meltdown."
Central WA firm’s ‘air shield’ tech aims for virus protection on airplanes
Washington state-based Pexco, partnered with Seattle-based Teague, will produce an "air shield" system aimed at protecting airline passengers from viruses.
Boeing moving headquarters to Virginia; critics see 'another step in wrong direction'
In a major shift for the aerospace giant, Boeing plans to move its headquarters to the Washington, D.C., area.
Travel chaos returns as Alaska Airlines blames … the calendar?
Alaska Airlines canceled multiple flights early this month, disrupting travel for thousands. The pilots union said management runs its operation too lean.