From taking the lead in grounding the Boeing 737 Max to buying 300 planes from rival Airbus, China is displaying its power to the American aerospace giant. WSJ’s Trefor Moss explains how Beijing could use Boeing’s safety crisis as leverage in future pu…
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China Puts Further Pressure on Boeing Amid Its 737 MAX Woes
From taking the lead in grounding the Boeing 737 MAX to buying 300 planes from rival Airbus, China is displaying its power to the American aerospace giant. WSJ’s Trefor Moss explains how Beijing could use Boeing’s safety crisis as leverage in future pu…
Read moreActing FAA Chief Defends Timing of Decision to Ground Boeing 737 MAX
Responding to senators’ questions regarding the FAA’s timeline for grounding the Boeing 737 MAX, acting administrator Daniel Elwell, said he stood by the decision, which was based on a review of flight track data of the deadly Lion Air and Ethiopian Ai…
Read moreBoeing: ‘The 737 Is a Safe Airplane’
In the wake of two crashes that have shaken both the share value and consumer confidence in Boeing, company officials defended the 737 airplane line and are taking steps to ensure the safety of their jets going forward. Photo: AP
Read moreFAA on Boeing: ‘We’ll Go Wherever the Facts Lead Us’
At a Senate hearing Wednesday, acting FAA Administrator Daniel Elwell pledged a thorough review of the facts and safety measures before the grounded Boeing 737 Max takes flight again. Photo: Bloomberg News
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In the Elevator With Away CEO Steph Korey
WSJ’s Joanna Stern “bumps into” Steph Korey in the elevator and asks about the luggage company’s push into physical retail, her advice for raising capital and her travel habits. Photo: Rob Alcaraz
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How the 737 MAX Became Boeing’s Fastest-Selling Plane
Boeing’s 737 MAX evolved to meet surging international demand for air travel and in the process became its top-selling plane. WSJ’s Jason Bellini looks at how the grounding of the fleet following the Ethiopian Airlines crash could have a significant im…
Read moreEthiopian Airlines CEO on the Last Moments of Flight 302
Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 crashed minutes after takeoff Sunday, killing all 157 on board. WSJ reporter Matina Stevis-Gridneff sat down with Tewolde Gebremariam, the company’s CEO, three days after the crash to discuss the aftermath of the accident….
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Boeing Crash Fallout: What Grounded Planes Mean for Air Travel
Aviation regulators in Europe and other regions began grounding the Boeing 737 MAX jet, marking an unusual departure from the FAA’s guidance following the fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash Sunday involving the plane. The cause of the crash remains unknown…
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Four Things You Need To Know Before Buying Your Next Airline Ticket
Buying airline tickets can be a maddening ordeal. Luckily, new studies are providing some clues into the inner workings of airline ticket pricing. WSJ’s Scott McCartney has the details. Photo: Getty Images.
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