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Halting production of the 737 Max could dent the American economy

by Justin Ho
Dec 17, 2019
Analysts predict Boeing's planned production halt of its embattled 737 Max plane could slow GDP growth next year.
Boeing 737 Max 8 during the manufacturing process at the Boeing Renton Factory in Renton, Washington in March 2019.
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Boeing will halt production of the 737 Max

by Jack Stewart
Dec 16, 2019
The aircraft maker has continued to pump out the beleaguered planes, even though it can't deliver them.
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Airline catering staff are protesting around the country

by Jack Stewart
Nov 26, 2019
They are asking for higher wages and cheaper health care during contract negotiations.
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Boeing has a new problem

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jun 27, 2019
The problem appears to be related to how pilots can control the jet if the system that automatically pushes its nose down malfunctions.
At Boeing's Renton, Washington, factory, 737 Max airplanes are still coming off assembly lines at a record rate.
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Free Wi-Fi coming to some Delta flights

by Andy Uhler
May 13, 2019
The Atlanta-based carrier will trial free Wi-Fi on 55 domestic flights each day.
The Atlanta-based carrier is offering free Wi-Fi on 55 domestic flights each day.
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Boeing liabilities could grow with grounding of Max fleet

by Jack Stewart
Mar 14, 2019
The entire fleet remains grounded in the U.S.
Tails of Boeing 737 aircraft are pictured at Boeing Field, on March 16, 2018 in Seattle, Washington.
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With swift decision on Boeing 737s, China hopes to lead

by Scott Tong
Mar 14, 2019
China's swift move to ground its Boeing 737 Max fleet suggests it is eager to be seen as a world leader on regulation and safety standards.
A Boeing 737 MAX 8 for China Southern Airlines (front) is pictured at the Boeing Renton Factory in Renton, Washington on March 12, 2019. 
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Airline tickets are priced to confuse

by Mitchell Hartman
Jan 9, 2019
Sometimes flying a longer distance is less expensive.
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Fuel prices depress Delta earnings

by Jed Kim
Apr 12, 2018
High fuel costs and a 6 percent raise for most of its employees are likely to take a toll on Delta Air Line’s earnings. After years of low fuel prices, Delta’s revenue is not what it used to be. Yet the air line is expanding and offering new trans-Atlantic flights — including direct flights between Atlanta and Lisbon. Click […]
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No, you aren't crazy, airline seats are getting smaller

by Kai Ryssdal and Emily Henderson
Sep 5, 2017
Justin Bachman, who wrote about "The Incredible Shrinking Airline Seat" for Bloomberg, stopped by to talk to Kai Ryssdal.
The screens offered on many flights are one way to keep you content in a tiny space for several hours.
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