Boeing now faces worker strike amidst slew of manufacturing issues
EVERETT—Boeing’s largest labor union, International Association of Machinists (IAM), is threatening to strike on September 13 after neither the union nor the aerospace manufacturing giant have seemed to meet eye-to-eye throughout negotiations for higher wages that began last March. IAM represents more than 30,000 Boeing employees which, if a strike were to occur, could have […]
NASA to use SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to return stranded Boeing Starliner crew
HOUSTON—NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced during a press conference on Saturday, August 24, at Johnson Space Center, that stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams who are currently on the International Space Station (ISS) will not be returning on Boeing’s Starliner, citing safety concerns, but on SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft in February of 2025. “NASA’s goal […]
Kelly Ortberg named new Boeing President and CEO
ARLINGTON—Boeing announced on Wednesday, July 31, that its Board of Directors has elected Robert K “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing’s Board of Directors. “I’m extremely honored and humbled to join this iconic company,” said Ortberg. “Boeing has a […]
Boeing to acquire Spirit AeroSystems
ARLINGTON, Va.—Boeing announced on Monday, July 1, it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems. The merger is an all-stock transaction at an equity value of approximately $4.7 billion, or $37.25 per share. The total transaction value is approximately $8.3 billion, including Spirit’s last reported net debt. Each share of Spirit common […]
Congressman Larsen cancels Everett campaign kick-off amid security concerns
EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) cancels his Everett campaign kick-off event tonight, Monday, June 24, at Scuttlebutt Brewing Taproom amid security concerns of pro-Palestine demonstrators. “In the last week, pro-Palestine demonstrators have disrupted community events I held throughout the district,” Rep. Larsen released in a statement on Monday. “I expect the same to occur tonight in Everett. […]
Economic Alliance shares forecast for Snohomish County, presents awards
TULALIP—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County shared its economic forecast and presented five awards to key community members at its annual meeting on Wednesday, February 21, at Tulalip Resort and Casino. The event kicked off with a networking lunch in the resort’s gorgeous Orca Ballroom before Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President and CEO, took the stage […]
US Air Force awards $2.3 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tankers to be built at Boeing Everett
EVERETT, Wash., November 28, 2023―Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force valued at $2.3 billion. One hundred fifty-three KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are now on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies. “We appreciate our partnership with […]
Ryanair places its biggest Boeing order for up to 300 737 MAX Jets
ARLINGTON, Va., May 9, 2023—Boeing and Ryanair announced Europe’s leading low-cost airline has selected the largest 737 MAX model to power its future growth with an order for up to 300 airplanes. The purchase agreement is the biggest in Ryanair’s history and includes a firm order for 150 737-10 jets and options for 150 more. […]
2023 FIRST Robotics Competition holds First District Event in Snohomish
SNOHOMISH, Wash., March 9, 2023—The first event of the 2023 FIRST Robotics Competition season was held at Glacier Peak High School on March 4th through March 5th. After 68 qualifying matches, an alliance of three Snohomish County teams emerged as the District Event Winners. The winning alliance consisted of Team 2910 (Jack in the Bot, […]
House passes $1.7 trillion Omnibus bill saving Boeing 737 MAX program
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 23, 2022—The House of Representatives passed the $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill today that in addition to funding federal agencies through September 30, 2023, waives an approaching deadline for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to meet new FAA safety requirements. The House passed the bill with a vote of […]
