Amid mounting criticism over CEO Dennis Muilenburg’s handling of the 737 MAX crisis, Boeing on Monday said that he would be replaced by chairman and longtime board member David Calhoun. While Calhoun may do a better public relations job than Muilenburg, some observers questioned whether he represents a real change in direction for the embattled […]
If you’ve traveled by air in wintry weather, you’ve probably looked out your window before takeoff and seen vehicles circling the plane, spraying deicing fluid on the wings. Passengers often ask me why it’s so important to make sure the aircraft is free of snow and ice accumulation. Not just removing, but also preventing a […]
A Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane on the assembly line in Renton, Washington. Ted S. Warren/ASSOCIATED PRESS With the timeline for ending the grounding of the 737 MAX pushed further out, the potential that Boeing will reduce the production rate of its flagship plane has risen, analysts say. The company is beginning to show the […]