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Why Boeing’s potential criminal charges could have ‘huge’ impact globallyU.S. prosecutors have recommended Boeing face criminal charges over allegedly violating a deferred prosecution agreement related to two fatal crashes. Global’s Sean Previl reports on what that impact could be and why the company has a long road to regain the public’s trust, even if no charges are laid.CanadaJun 25
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Boeing discloses new problem with popular 787 Dreamliner jetsBoeing, already facing intense scrutiny, is confirming a new problem with its popular 787 Dreamliner. According to the company, hundreds of fasteners on the plane’s fuselage appear to have been over-tightened and installed incorrectly, though the affected planes have not been delivered to airlines yet.U.S. NewsJun 14
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NASA, Boeing delay Starliner’s return to Earth for 3rd timeNASA and Boeing will be holding off bringing astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back from the International Space Station (ISS), a NASA representative said on Tuesday. And as Kyle Benning reports, this is the third time Boeing’s Starliner has seen its return trip delayed.WorldJun 18
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Boeing Starliner astronauts still stuck on ISS as engineers scramble to fix issuesTwo NASA astronauts are preparing to spend more unexpected time in space. Engineers are scrambling to fix issues with the Boeing Starliner capsule, plagued with technical difficulties. The astronauts are stranded, but safe, on the International Space Station. As Jackson Proskow explains, their brief trip into orbit has stretched into nearly a month-long stay.U.S. NewsJun 21
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Boeing in talks with DOJ to resolve potential charges after fatal 737 MAX crashes: reportBoeing is reportedly in talks with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking to resolve potential charges stemming from two fatal crashes of its 737 MAX Jetliners. The DOJ must make a decision by July 7 on whether to prosecute the aircraft manufacturer.CrimeJun 29
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Boeing CEO apologizes to families who lost loved ones in 737 Max crashesBoeing CEO Dave Calhoun addressed families who lost loved ones on Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 during his testimony before Congress in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, apologizing for the “grief that we have caused.”TrendingJun 18
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‘How can you sleep at night?’: Families, U.S. lawmakers confront Boeing CEOAmerican senators and some grieving families of Boeing plane crash victims lashed out at company CEO Dave Calhoun at a hearing in Washington, where he testified about safety issues and offered an apology. Jackson Proskow speaks with the family of Danielle Moore, a Canadian killed in a 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash; and reports on an...Global NationalJun 18
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NASA, Boeing delay return of Starliner spacecraft after 5th helium leak foundNASA is once again delaying a return flight from the International Space Station (ISS) for two astronauts testing a Boeing spacecraft. The Starliner has been plagued by issues in the lead up to last week’s launch and has seen several helium leaks since lifting off. Kyle Benning has the latest.ScienceJun 15
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Boeing tells FAA how it will fix aircraft safety problemsAs Boeing works to overcome turbulent times, it has outlined how it will fix the litany of safety and quality concerns that tarnished its reputation. Mike Drolet reports on Boeing’s itinerary out of trouble.Global NationalMay 30
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Boeing’s first crewed Starliner flight called off at last minuteBoeing’s latest attempt to launch its Starliner spacecraft was scrubbed in the final minutes before liftoff on Saturday. It was not immediately clear why, but the spacecraft has never flown with astronauts on board, so the stakes are high. NASA has scheduled a backup launch for tomorrow. But as Jayme Doll reports, it’s just another...ScienceJun 1
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Boeing Starliner launch: NASA successfully blasts 1st crewed mission into orbitBoeing’s Starliner spacecraft successfully launched on its third attempt to fly astronauts to space for the first time on Wednesday, a much-delayed testing milestone after last-minute issues have pushed back the first two crewed launch attempts. The CST-100 Starliner capsule, with two astronauts aboard, lifted off at 10:52 a.m. ET from a launch pad at...ScienceJun 5
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Boeing anchors $415M ‘innovation zone’ in QuebecQuebec is taking off as a world leader in the aerospace industry with a massive investment and introduction of a new innovation hub. Manufactuing giant Boeing is at the centre of it. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines brings us the latest from the $415-million announcement.CanadaMay 21
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Boeing’s Starliner finally ready for launch to ISSBoeing is going from taking off to lifting off, as the company ventures into space travel with the launch of its Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS). Jackson Proskow explains why this is critical to NASA; and speaks with Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, who will be at mission control.Global NationalMay 6
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U.S. mulls prosecuting Boeing over 737 Max crashesBoeing is already in hot water due to a series of safety issues with its planes, and now the U.S. Justice Department is warning the company could face criminal prosecution over two deadly crashes of its 737 Max aircraft. Those tragedies occurred in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019, killing 346 people. Jackson Proskow...Global NationalMay 15
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Boeing 737 skids off Senegal runway as another whistleblower steps forwardBoeing is facing more trouble after two more of its passenger planes were at the centre of two separate, dangerous incidents, adding to the list of concerns about manufacturer. Neetu Garcha reports on the latest scares, as another whistleblower accuses Boeing of turning a blind eye on safety.Global NationalMay 9
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Boeing 767 cargo plane lands on nose after landing gear failureA Fed-ex cargo plane had a rough arrival at Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, after its front landing gear failed to open, leading the aircraft to land on its nose, causing sparks to fly. The Boeing 767 touched down in Turkey’s capital after crew members informed traffic control that its front wheels would not deploy.May 8
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Business Matters: Boeing faces new U.S. investigation into 787 Dreamliner inspectionsThe U.S. Federal Aviation Authority is examining whether Boeing employees may have falsified aircraft records in carrying out quality inspections on its 787 Dreamliner planes. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Tuesday, May 7, 2024.U.S. NewsMay 7
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2nd Boeing safety whistleblower dies, lawyers say death is ‘loss to aviation community’A second whistleblower to raise concerns about the safety of Boeing aircraft has died. Joshua Dean, 45, was a former quality auditor for Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, and his death comes two months after Boeing whistleblower John Barrett was found dead of an apparent suicide a day after testifying against the planemaker. Dean’s attorneys, Brian...ConsumerMay 3
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All 787 Dreamliners should be grounded, Boeing whistleblower warnsA Boeing engineer says he has been harassed and threatened by the company after he raised serious concerns about the safety of its planes, and that all 787 Dreamliners should be immediately grounded. Jennifer Johnson looks at how Sam Salehpour doubled down on those claims during a U.S. Senate hearing.Global NationalApr 17
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Boeing whistleblower says entire 787 Dreamliner fleet should be groundedIn an exclusive interview with NBC, Boeing quality engineer and whistleblower Sam Salehpour said he believed the 787 Dreamliner could “fall apart at the joints” because of a production flaw and urged the planemaker to consider grounding the entire fleet worldwide. Boeing says the claims are without merit.U.S. NewsApr 17