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The report may shed light on how a piece of cockpit software came back to life after pilots initially switched it off as they tried to save the doomed jet. (Photo: AP)

Ethiopia to issue first Boeing investigation report today

Some 35 nationalities were among the 157 passengers and crew who died when the nearly full plane crashed.

04 Apr 2019 3:08 PM

Half of US adults think self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than those driven by people.

Boeing safety debate highlights challenge for autonomous tech

In the wake of two plane crashes, regulators across the world have grounded the 737 MAX aircraft pending an investigation.

03 Apr 2019 2:16 PM

India is to build an entirely new line, leveraging Boeing's commercial and defence experience. (Photo:AP)

Boeing offers to build 21st century aerospace ecosystem in India

Two major American fighter jets manufacturers - Boeing and Lockheed Martin - are in the race for the Indian fighter jet market.

02 Apr 2019 2:25 PM

More than 300 Boeing 737 MAX jets have been grounded worldwide after two crashes - in Indonesia in October and in Ethiopia last month - killed nearly 350 people. (Photo: File)

Boeing to submit 737 MAX software upgrade ‘in coming weeks’

The company confirmed a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration that it would submit the upgrade than previously announced.

02 Apr 2019 9:30 AM

The FAA’s acting head Daniel Elwell was asked why the FAA did not require disclosure of a new anti-stall software system in flight manuals or new pilot training before it certified the now grounded 737 MAX passenger jet in 2017.

US FAA says handling aircraft approval on its own would cost $1.8 billion

The Federal Aviation Administration delegates much of the work of airplane certification to manufacturers.

28 Mar 2019 9:58 AM

The world’s largest planemaker said the anti-stall system, which is believed to have repeatedly forced the nose lower in at least one of the accidents, in Indonesia last October, would only do so one time after sensing a problem, giving pilots more control.

Boeing rolls out software fix to defend 737 MAX franchise

Boeing, in the midst of one its worst crises in years, is under pressure from crash victims’ families, airlines, lawmakers.

28 Mar 2019 9:57 AM

Boeing has flown test flights of its 737 MAX to evaluate a fix for the system targeted as a potential cause of the crashes. (Photo: AP)

Boeing holds test flights for 737 MAX fix: sources

FAA engineers and flight test pilots were involved in the MCAS operational evaluation flight test.

27 Mar 2019 2:24 PM

Garuda Indonesia planned to cancel its order for 49 737 MAX jets citing a loss of passenger trust after the crashes. (Photo: AP)

Boeing invites pilots to briefing as it looks to return 737 MAX to service

The meeting is a sign that Boeing’s planned software patch is nearing completion, though it will still need regulatory approval.

25 Mar 2019 3:03 PM

Attention has focused on software called Maneuver Characteristics Augmentation System, or MCAS, and the sensors that activate it. (Photo: AP)

Ethiopian Airlines questions Boeing's 'aggressive' software

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s most profitable airline, has robustly defended its own safety record, training and procedures after the crash.

25 Mar 2019 10:56 AM

The sensors measure whether the plane is pointed up, down or level in relation to the direction of onrushing air. Software on the Max can push the plane's nose down if data from one of the sensors indicates the plane is tilted up so sharply that it could stall and fall from the sky. (Photo AP)

Boeing to make safety feature standard on troubled Max jets

Boeing will make the safety feature a standard on its troubled new airliner.

22 Mar 2019 10:38 AM

NASA is paying Boeing and SpaceX about USD 6.8 billion to build rocket and capsule launch systems to return astronauts to the International Space Station from US soil for the first time since America’s Space Shuttle program went dark in 2011. (Photo: AP)

Boeing delays by months test flights for US human space program

NASA has warned Boeing and SpaceX of design and safety concerns the companies need to address before flying humans to space.

21 Mar 2019 12:02 PM

The report also said both Boeing and the FAA were informed of the specifics of this story and were asked for responses 11 days ago, before the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX last Sunday that killed all 157 people on board. (Photo: File)

Boeing's safety analysis of 737 MAX flight control had crucial flaws: Report

The FAA referred to previous statements about the certification process stating it has followed standard certification process.

18 Mar 2019 9:55 AM

A file photo of Boeing 737 Max 8. (Photo: ANI)

737 Max crisis wipes more than USD 25 billion off Boeing's market value

Aviation authorities around the world have been ordering 737 Max planes to be grounded for last three days.

15 Mar 2019 12:59 PM

In the coming weeks, the software enhancement will be deployed across the 737 Max fleet. (Photo: Tech Central)

Boeing 737 Max aircraft to get software patches by April after deadly crashes

Boeing has announced that it has been developing a flight control software enhancement for the 737 Max.

13 Mar 2019 11:06 AM

Introduced in 2007, the Super Hornet is the world’s leading fighter aircraft, highly capable across the full mission spectrum and continually evolving to outpace future threats. (Photo: File)

Boeing to partner with HAL, Mahindra for manufacturing F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters

The partnership with HAL and Mahindra will create jobs, industrial capacity, and a globally competitive Indian supply chain: Velagapudi.

22 Feb 2019 11:29 AM

NASA is paying SpaceX $2.6 billion and Boeing $4.2 billion to build rocket and capsule launch systems to return astronauts to the International Space Station from US soil for the first time since America’s Space Shuttle program went dark in 2011.

SpaceX, Boeing design risks threaten new delays for US space program

There are serious challenges to the current launch schedules for both SpaceX and Boeing.

22 Feb 2019 9:34 AM

Boeing to build ‘factory of the future’ in India

Boeing's Super Hornet is a proven platform that offers the fighter of the future for India networked, survivable and reliable, the statement said.

22 Feb 2019 2:07 AM

Gupte succeeds Prat Kumar, who was appointed vice president and program manager of Boeing's F-15 fighter aircraft program in November last year.

Boeing appoints Salil Gupte as India head

Gupte will advance the development and execution of Boeing's strategy in India.

12 Feb 2019 1:52 PM

Saddled with debt of about USD 1.14 billion, Jet Airways has been hit by price competition, rupee depreciation and high oil costs. (Photo: File)

Jet Airways grounds four aircraft after failing to pay lessors

Jet Airways Ltd has grounded four aircrafts after failing to make payments to lessors.

08 Feb 2019 1:58 PM

Boeing will be providing financial, engineering and industrial resources for the supersonic jets.

WOW! Check out the first supersonic jet to launch soon

Boeing partners with Aerion to accelerate supersonic travel, Aerion's AS2 will be the first supersonic business jet.

06 Feb 2019 10:05 AM

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