Boeing Co. agreed to pay at least $50,000 to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of John Barnett, a whistleblower who took his own life last year.Barnett, a former Boeing employee, died in March 2024 at a time when he had been giving a deposition as part of litigation that he filed alleging that he faced retaliation for flagging safety concerns at the company. His death, later ruled a suicide, made headlines globally and brought scrutiny of the manufacturing practices and culture at Boeing ...

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Most Undervalued Dow Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. The Boeing Company is one of them. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), a global leader in aerospace manufacturing, continues to strengthen its position in both commercial and defense aviation with recent regulatory and market wins. On September 29, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will relax restrictions on BA’s ability to issue airworthiness certificates for select 737 Max jets and the 787 Dreamliner ...

Boeing shares are up by about 25% this year. JASON REDMOND / AFP via Getty Images Close KEY TAKEAWAYS Federal regulators are easing restrictions on some Boeing jets, including 737s and 787s, the FAA confirmed Friday, potentially allowing the plane maker to produce and deliver them faster. Boeing will be allowed to do the final safety check on some of its 737 Max and 787, or Dreamliner, jets, the FAA said. Regulators stopped allowing Boeing to issue its own airworthiness certificates, which indicate a plane ...

I am here Carl and we have confirmation from the FAA announcing that it is giving limited delegation authority back to Boeing so that it can issue airworthiness certificates for new 737 and new 787s. Now we say limited because it will still be doing some of the airworthiness certification inspections every other week. So starting next week they're going to be alternating. Boeing and the FAA will be alternating. One week the FAA inspectors will be issuing airworthiness certificates, the next week it will be ...

Boeing would regain the ability to sign off on final safety inspections on 737 Max jets, signaling that the jet maker's turnaround could be taking hold. ...

Boeing can sign off on its 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner planes before they're handed over to customers, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday, the latest sign the manufacturer is regaining confidence from its regulator after years of safety crises.The FAA stopped allowing Boeing to issue its own airworthiness certificates for 737 MAX airplanes in 2019 after two fatal crashes. It made a similar decision for Boeing 787 airplanes in 2022 because of production defects. "Safety drives everything we do, a ...

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed a $3.1 million fine on Boeing for multiple safety violations, highlighting significant issues in the company's quality control and safety practices [1][2]. Group 1: Safety Violations - The FAA identified a series of safety violations at Boeing, including interference with safety officials and hundreds of quality system violations at its Renton factory and Spirit AeroSystems' Wichita plant [1]. - Specific violations included Boeing presenting two unairworthy aircraft for airworthiness certificates and pressuring a quality inspector to approve an aircraft that did not meet standards to adhere to delivery schedules [2]. Group 2: Regulatory Actions - The FAA's actions were prompted by a serious incident involving a door plug blowout from an Alaska Air Group 737 Max in January 2024, which led to increased scrutiny and regulatory measures against Boeing [3]. - As part of the regulatory response, the FAA capped Boeing's production to restore order in its factories and increased the number of inspectors on-site [3]. Group 3: Company Response and Future Plans - Boeing has stated its commitment to enhancing its safety culture and improving quality and accountability across operations [4]. - Since the appointment of CEO Kelly Ortberg, Boeing has stabilized production at a rate of 38 aircraft per month, with plans to increase to 42 by the end of the year [5].

Boeing now facing a potential $3.1% million fine for safety violations. The FAA on Friday proposed the penalty for multiple lapses by the aircraft maker. They include the door plug blowout which led to that massive decompression on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max flight back in January of 2024.The agency also identified hundreds of quality system violations at two 737 manufacturing plants. Boeing now has 30 days to respond. ...

Boeing has accelerated 737 Max deliveries to Ryanair, the Irish airline’s chief executive officer said https://t.co/FSWjmUbkjM ...

Company Leadership & Stock Performance - Boeing's shares are up 35% since Kelly Ortberg became CEO one year ago [1] - The stock has increased by $100 since the April 7th low [2] Turnaround Plan & Strategy - Boeing is focusing on quality and safety to get back to basics [2] - The company aims to be cash flow positive by the end of the year [3][5] - Improving 737 Max production is crucial for achieving positive cash flow [3] Production & Deliveries - In the first half of the year, Boeing delivered 201 commercial airplanes [3] - The current production rate is 38 planes per month, with a target of 42 per month by year-end, pending FAA approval [4] Backlog & Future Outlook - The backlog for the 737 Max is 4,869 planes [5] - The Spirit AeroSystems acquisition/split is expected to be a catalyst for both Boeing and Airbus [6][7]