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☆ Boeing shares tumble as some MAX deliveries halted, airlines fret over impact
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Aishwarya Nair | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

April 14 (Reuters) - Boeing Co (BA.N) shares closed down 5.6% on Friday after the planemaker halted deliveries of some 737 MAX jets due to quality-related problems in certain components made by one of its main suppliers. Boeing, together with Spirit, will have to undertake inspections of the affected MAX 7, MAX 8 and MAX 8200 airplanes and fuselages. "Unlike the recent 787 delivery pause in Q1 ... this issue relates to actual non-conforming parts, which will need to be inspected (at minimum) or reworked. "We see more negative financial exposure to this news at Spirit than at Boeing," J.P. Morgan analyst Seth Seifman said. Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) expects the issue to impact its current delivery schedule, while American Airlines (AAL.O) said it was working with Boeing to understand the effect.

☆ Boeing shares tumble as parts issue halts deliveries of some 737 MAXs
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

April 14 (Reuters) - Boeing Co's (BA.N) shares fell 4.5% in premarket trading on Friday after the U.S. planemaker halted deliveries of some 737 MAXs due to a new supplier quality problem by Spirit AeroSystems (SPR.N). Spirit, which manufactures fuselage, thrust reversers, engine pylons and wing components for the 737 MAX airplanes, slumped more than 11.7%. The latest quality issue pertains to aft fuselage fittings supplied by Spirit and is believed to date back to 2019, Boeing disclosed on Thursday. "We see more negative financial exposure to this news at Spirit than at Boeing," said J.P. Morgan analyst Seth Seifman. Boeing warned that the issue will likely affect a "significant" number of undelivered 737 MAX airplanes both in production and in storage, and could result in lowered 737 MAX deliveries in the near term.

☆ Boeing's 737 Max problem is the latest headache for airlines hungry for new planes
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

An aerial view of the engines and fuselage of an unpainted Boeing 737 MAX airplane parked in storage at King County International Airport-Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, June 1, 2022. The problem is related to two of several brackets in the aft fuselage of some 737 Max planes, including the most popular model, the Max 8. Boeing has a backlog of 4,196 Max planes, according to a tally on its website. "Boeing contacted us regarding an issue with a supplier's manufacturing process that will affect the delivery of Boeing 737 MAX planes to Southwest," the company said in a statement Thursday. A worldwide grounding and production pause of the 737 Max followed two fatal crashes of the Max.

WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - Boeing (BA.N) has stopped deliveries of some 737 MAXs as it grapples with a new supplier quality problem by Spirit AeroSystems (SPR.N) that could stretch back to 2019, the company disclosed on Thursday. The issue will likely affect a "significant" number of undelivered 737 MAX airplanes both in production and in storage, and could result in lowered 737 MAX deliveries in the near term, the company acknowledged. The company, which announced deliveries of 111 MAXs over the first quarter, had aimed to increase monthly MAX production rates from 31 to 38 by June. The FAA has closely scrutinized Boeing aircraft since two fatal plane crashes in 2018 and 2019. The FAA continues to inspect each 737 MAX and 787 aircraft before an airworthiness certificate is issued and cleared for delivery.

☆ Boeing warns of reduced 737 Max production and deliveries due to parts issue
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-13 | by ( Sara Salinas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Boeing 737 Max airplanes sit parked at the company's production facility on November 18, 2020 in Renton, Washington. It said the issue affects certain 737 Max 8 planes, the company's most popular model, with customers including American Airlines and Southwest Airlines . It also affects certain 737 Max 7, the 737 8200 and P-8 planes. "We expect lower near-term 737 MAX deliveries while this required work is completed. "We're aware of the issue and working with Boeing to understand how it may impact our MAX deliveries," an American Airlines spokesman said in statement.

☆ Mistakes by the US's top spies allowed China to turn a deadly mid-air collision into an intelligence coup
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( James Bamford | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +36 min

On April 1, 2001, a US EP-3 spy plane collided with a Chinese fighter jet over the South China Sea. One of eleven left in the fleet, the tired 1960s-era spy plane bristled with porcupine-like antennas. Within minutes, however, the fighters had reached the lumbering spy plane, and while Zhao Yu hung back about a half-mile, Wang Wei rapidly closed in. In severe trouble, he immediately radioed the base, telling them he was unable to maneuver and being sucked in by the spy plane. "You are not allowed aboard the aircraft," Osborn said.

☆ A United flight was grounded after a passenger found a bomb threat note in the bathroom: reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A United Airlines flight was grounded for several hours in Vermont on Sunday. A local NBC affiliate obtained audio of the plane's pilot discussing an apparent bomb threat. The Burlington airport was closed during the search and reopened around 7:30 p.m. local time. "A flight attendant just came up and said that a passenger found a note in the aft lav that said there was a bomb on board," the pilot can be heard saying. A spokesperson for United referred Insider to Republic Airways, which was operating the regional flight.

☆ Some passengers were 'crying' after an oven caught fire on their flight to South Africa
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-11 | by ( Stephanie Stacey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

An oven fire broke out on a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Johannesburg on Thursday. "There was a lot of crying," passenger Tiana Cline told Insider. "There was a lot of crying," Tiana Cline, who was on the flight, told Insider. Flight attendants told passengers seated at the back of the plane to move down the aisle to avoid inhaling the thick smoke coming from the oven, Cline said. One of the stewards emerged looking like a "chimney sweep" after being enveloped in thick smoke, she said.

☆ Leaked Amazon screenshots show employees scrambling to identify teams affected by layoffs. Here's a list of more than 35 groups getting cuts.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In an internal Slack channel, Amazon staff shared team names and job levels to add clarity to the process. As Amazon began the largest layoffs in company history on Wednesday, an internal Slack channel blew up with employees sharing details about the job cuts. The layoffs-related Slack channel has over 37,000 members. "It's been moving so fast, I can't keep up with scrolling," another person told Insider about the Slack channel. Many employees in the Slack channel expressed shock and surprise.

☆ I spent $5,700 to travel to Antarctica on an expedition cruise ship. Here are 9 things I think everyone should know before going.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

It also has an onboard spa, a gym, a pool, and a hot tub, but that's about as far as the luxuries go. And, as you can imagine, the pool was never open, and the jacuzzi was only available half the time. The pool was on deck 6 while the hot tub was right above it on deck 7. The pool wasn't used due to the cold and winds. Taylor Rains/Insider

☆ Turned off Tesla by Elon Musk? Here are 4 great electric alternatives to its sedans and SUVs.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Instead of a Model S, consider:The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Tim Levin/InsiderTesla's Model S sedan has historically been the electric car against which all new EVs are measured. Instead of a Model X, consider:The Rivian R1S. Rivian SUVs are backordered into oblivion as the company ramps up production, but they are available lightly used. Tim Levin/InsiderThere's a swarm of small electric SUVs on offer from Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo, and more.

☆ Why Biden's student-loan forgiveness plan is legal and should be reinstated by the Supreme Court, according to 44 economists, legal experts, and advocates
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Biden's administration recently asked the Supreme Court to revive its student-debt relief plan. Biden's Justice Department quickly appealed the 8th Circuit's decision and took the issue to the Supreme Court, asking it on November 18 to revive the student-loan forgiveness plan. It's unclear when, or what, the highest court will ultimately decide, but 44 advocates, economists, legal experts, and scholars joined the Biden administration's fight by filing amicus curiae briefs before Thanksgiving supporting the revival of debt relief. As you know, it's up to the Supreme Court, and we're going to continue to fight. Here are the main arguments the experts and advocates used as to why the Supreme Court should reinstate Biden's student-debt cancellation plan.

Rep. Mayra Flores speaks at the University Draft House in McAllen, Texas, on Oct. 10. “I still believe at the end of the day this is still a solid, moderate Democratic region,” González said. A fighting chanceOf the three Latina Republicans running, Mónica De La Cruz, endorsed by former President Donald Trump and running in an adjacent congressional district, Texas' 15th, is considered the party's best chance to win. Soon after being sworn in to Congress, Flores voted against the landmark gun safety bill pushed through Congress by Sen. John Cornyn, the Texas Republican. Francisco Medrano Jr., of Harlingen, says he’s likely to support Republican Mayra Flores.

☆ I went inside the secret room where flight attendants sleep on Qatar's Boeing 777 and was shocked at how big it was
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Like many widebody planes, the crew rest area is located in the back by the aft galley, so we had to trek past the luxurious QSuites and economy sections to get to the room. Taylor Rains/InsiderI toured the 'world's best' business class on Qatar's Boeing 777-200LR and I see why people fork out thousands of dollars to experience it

☆ A student-loan company involved in a major lawsuit against Biden's debt relief just got hit with a cease and desist over accusations of 'interfering with student loan borrowers' right to loan cancella
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Advocacy groups AFT and SBPC sent a cease and desist letter to student-loan company MOHELA. "Student loan giant MOHELA has grown fat on federal contracts and back-room deals with big banks. The groups also noted that MOHELA's actions could be a "potential liability" under the California Student Borrower Bill of Rights and the Consumer Financial Protection Act. The cease and desist letter noted that seeking to block debt relief and understaffing call centers could constitute such behavior. "People with student debt in California and across the country have a right to life-changing debt relief and we will not let a rogue student loan company stand in the way."

☆ 80 years after launching the first drone from an aircraft carrier, the US Navy is planning to fill its flattops with them
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Benjamin Brimelow | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Navy officials now say that they hope to have drone aircraft compose 60% of their carrier air wings. That distinction belongs to Naval Aircraft Factory's TDN-1, which on August 10, 1943 became the first US Navy drone to take off from an aircraft carrier. The first carrier droneA TDN-1 drone on its first piloted flight over Traverse City in Michigan on May 19, 1943. A TDN-1 drone aboard US Navy training carrier USS Sable off of Traverse City on August 10, 1943. On August 10, three TDN-1s made history when they took off from the training aircraft carrier USS Sable in Lake Michigan.

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