Boeing sets midsummer launch for new 737 MAX North Line in Everett
LYNNWOOD—Boeing plans to open an Everett “North Line” assembly for its 737 MAX in “midsummer” of 2026, marking a key step in the aerospace juggernaut’s push to ramp up output after years of production setbacks. Katie Ringgold, Boeing’s vice president and 737 program general manager, revealed the timeline during a speech at the Pacific Northwest […]
Boeing and Alaska Airlines announce largest airplane order in airline’s history
SEATTLE—As the companies celebrate 60 years of partnership, Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced on January 7, the carrier’s largest-ever airplane order as part of its long-term plan to expand its domestic and international route networks. The order includes: “This fleet investment builds on the strong foundation Alaska has created to support steady, scalable and sustained […]
Boeing secures FAA approval to increase 737 MAX production to 42 per month
EVERETT—Boeing on Friday, October 17, received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase production of its 737 MAX jetliners to 42 aircraft per month, marking a significant step for the aerospace juggernaut following a production cap imposed by regulators following the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident on January 5, 2024. “I am encouraged to hear […]
FAA reinstates Boeing’s limited authority to issue airworthiness certificates, paving the way for potential 737 MAX production increase
EVERETT—After six years, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reinstated Boeing’s ability to issue airworthiness certificates for select 737 MAX and 787 airplanes on a limited basis, marking a significant step toward restoring trust in the aerospace giant’s production processes. The reinstatement takes effect starting Monday, September 29. The FAA’s decision, driven by rigorous safety […]
Employment Security receives $2 million federal grant to help laid off Boeing workers
OLYMPIA—The Employment Security Department was awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to help more than 2,000 Boeing workers living in Washington who were affected by the company’s recent layoffs. Workforce Snohomish, Future Workforce Alliance of Snohomish County and the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, in partnership with Employment Security, […]
Boeing announces over 4,000 layoffs across the country
ARLINGTON, Va.—According to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) announcements throughout the country, compiled by the Lynnwood Times, The Boeing Company as of December 9, has announced 4,272 layoffs in 10 states with Washington, by far, having the largest job cuts. The first WARN notifications appeared in Washington, Oregon, and South Carolina on November […]
Alaska Airlines orders 52 Boeing 737 MAX jets
SEATTLE, Oct. 28, 2022—Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced the carrier is expanding its 737 MAX fleet with an order for 52 airplanes, exercising options for an additional 42 737-10 and 10 737-9 jets on Wednesday. With the order, the airline is advancing its efforts to build one of the most efficient and sustainable fleets in […]
United Airlines orders 200 more Boeing 737 MAX jets
SEATTLE Wash. June 29, 2021 – Boeing and United Airlines today announced the carrier will expand its 737 order book by purchasing an additional 200 737 MAX jets, including 150 for the largest member of the family, the 737-10, and 50 for the airplane that serves the heart of the single-aisle market, the 737-8. The […]
Alaska Airlines boosts 737 MAX orders to 120 Jets
‘Transformative’ agreement gives leading U.S. airline scale and flexibility to grow as traffic returns Alaska says new order is a move toward a more efficient, all-Boeing mainline fleet SEATTLE, Dec. 22, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Alaska Airlines announced that the carrier is buying 23 more 737-9 airplanes, building on its original order and an […]
