aircraft certification
US Judge Dismisses Boeing Criminal Charges in $1.1 Billion Settlement Over Fatal 737 MAX Crashes
Nov 07, 2025 12:20 am CST
A US judge has dismissed criminal charges against Boeing related to two fatal 737 MAX 8 crashes that killed 346 people, following a $1.1 billion settlement agreement with the Department of Justice. The deal resolves the case without requiring Boeing to plead guilty to fraud charges, while the company continues to face criticism from victims' families regarding accountability for the aircraft's safety failures.
Boeing Reports $5.4 Billion Loss Due to 777X Aircraft Certification Delays and Production Challenges
Oct 30, 2025 01:25 am CST
Boeing announces a $5.4 billion third-quarter loss primarily due to costly delays in the 777X aircraft certification process, despite a 30% revenue increase. CEO Kelly Ortberg highlights positive free cash flow while acknowledging ongoing challenges with FAA certifications, pushing 777X commercial deliveries to 2027 amid labor disputes at defense operations.
China's C919 Passenger Jet Struggles Amid US-China Trade Tensions and Western Supply Dependencies
Oct 27, 2025 02:10 pm CST
China's homegrown C919 passenger jet faces significant challenges in meeting delivery targets due to US-China trade tensions and dependency on Western components. Despite Beijing's ambitions to challenge Boeing and Airbus, export restrictions on critical parts and lack of international certification are hampering COMAC's production goals and global expansion plans for this state-backed aerospace project.