Joel Rose
Stories
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Boeing workers vote on a new contract, but the company’s problems are far from over
The Boeing machinists union overwhelmingly rejected the company’s first contract offer more than five weeks ago. Now there’s a better offer on the table. And this time, the vote could be much closer.
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Boeing promises big changes as the plane maker looks to rebuild trust and quality
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Boeing held its annual shareholders meeting amid a string of controversies
Boeing held its annual shareholders meeting on Friday. This follows a difficult week and year for the plane-maker, which is facing renewed scrutiny over its safety and production practices.
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With flyers more distracted than ever, United rolls out a rebooted safety video
United Airlines is releasing a new safety video for the first time in years. The refresh comes as airlines struggle to hold the attention of passengers who are distracted by screens of their own.
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Why United Airlines is rolling out a rebooted safety video
United is releasing a new safety video for the first time in years. The refresh comes as airlines struggle to hold the attention of passengers who are distracted by screens of their own.
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FAA bill would force the agency to craft 'real world' rules for airplane evacuations
Federal regulators say all airline passengers must be able to evacuate a plane within 90 seconds. The FAA reauthorization bill would require the agency to reconsider its testing standards.
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Whistleblower Joshua Dean, who raised concerns about Boeing jets, dies at 45
Dean's family says he quickly fell into critical condition after being diagnosed with a MRSA bacterial infection. He is the second aviation whistleblower to die in the past three months.
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Who will pay to replace Baltimore's Key Bridge? The legal battle has already begun
Workers are still removing pieces of the Key Bridge from Baltimore Harbor, but the fight over who will pay to replace it has already begun. Past accidents offer some clues about how it could play out.
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After two Boeing 737 Max crashes, families are still seeking answers from DOJ
More than five years after two 737 MAX crashes killed 346 people, families of the victims are still pushing the Justice Department to hold Boeing accountable. They're frustrated by the response.
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Airlines are ordered to give full refunds instead of vouchers and to stop hiding fees
In an effort to crack down on airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check bags and change flights, the Biden administration announced new regulations aimed at expanding consumer protections.