REUTERS: Boeing Co said on Sunday (Apr 5) it would extend its temporary suspension of production operations at its Washington state production facilities until further notice. The largest US planemaker announced on Mar 23 it would halt production at its Washington state twin-aisle jetliner factory as a temporary measure to help fight the coronavirus outbreak. Production had been expected to resume early this week. Boeing declined to say when production could resume. It said the actions were "being taken in light of the company's continuing focus on the health and safety of employees, current assessment of the spread of COVID-19 in Washington state, the reliability of the supply chain and additional recommendations from government health authorities." … [Read more...] about Boeing extends Washington state production shutdown
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US Air Force recommends paying Boeing up to US$924 million: sources
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Air Force has recommended the release of up to US$924 million in payments to Boeing that were held back due to flaws in the KC-46 air refueling tanker, according to a memo seen by Reuters and a source familiar with the situation. The recommendation, which was sent to Air Force contracting officials, is aimed at maintaining the financial health of suppliers to the Department of Defense, and will free up funding for numerous contractors, not just Boeing. Boeing's financial situation has become increasingly precarious as economic fallout from the coronavirus has frozen key lending markets and cut off demand for Boeing's commercial aircraft. The Air Force has the right to hold back about US$28 million of the cost of each of the first 52 KC-46 Pegasus jets on order to ensure Boeing delivers fully functional tankers. Thirty-three of the aircraft, which refuel other aircraft mid-air, have so far been delivered. The Air Force plans to buy 179, but the program has … [Read more...] about US Air Force recommends paying Boeing up to US$924 million: sources
US Air Force finds additional deficiency in Boeing’s aerial fuel system
REUTERS: The U.S. Air Force announced on Monday an additional deficiency in the KC-46 Pegasus aerial fuel system built by Boeing , classifying it at the Category I level, meaning it is a major technical issue that may endanger the aircrew and aircraft. Boeing is contractually obligated to remedy the deficiency at no additional cost to the government, the Air Force said in a statement. "The Service's KC-46 Program Office first identified excessive fuel leaks in July of 2019 after an air refueling test," the Air Force said, adding it is working with Boeing to determine the root cause of the issue and take corrective action. It is the latest problem for Boeing, which has been struggling to get its 737 MAX aircraft flying again following two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Leslie Adler) … [Read more...] about US Air Force finds additional deficiency in Boeing’s aerial fuel system
Trump says he will not let Boeing go out of business
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Mar 24) that he would not let airplane manufacturer Boeing Co go out of business as a result of the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak. "We're not letting Boeing go out of business," Trump said in a Fox News interview. "You have to help them temporarily. It's not going to be a long time, temporarily." "And they're going to pay interest and they're probably going to give stock in their company to the people of our country, to the taxpayers of our country, to the citizens of our country," Trump said. … [Read more...] about Trump says he will not let Boeing go out of business
Boeing worker at Everett plant dies from coronavirus: Seattle Times
CHICAGO: A worker at Boeing Co's Everett factory outside Seattle who had the coronavirus has died, the Seattle Times reported on Sunday, citing co-workers, a union official and a Facebook post by the man's brother. Reuters reported last week that the U.S. planemaker has been considering a temporary work stoppage at the Everett factory, where it makes twin-aisle jetliners, due to the spread of the coronavirus. According to the newspaper, the worker's job was to oversee unfinished work that had traveled out from the factory to the flight line. A Boeing spokesman said the company was aware of the social media posts and taking steps to confirm the information while respecting the privacy of the individual and the family. (Reporting by Tracy Rucinski; Editing by Kim Coghill) … [Read more...] about Boeing worker at Everett plant dies from coronavirus: Seattle Times