Boeing

Wednesday January 4, 2012

Boeing plans to close its Wichita plant, where in 2005 members of the Machinists Union voted to go on strike, seen in this file photo. Larry W. Smith/Getty Images hide caption

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Boeing Says It Will Close Large Wichita Plant

January 4, 2012 • The Boeing Corp. says it will shut down the company's Wichita facility, which specializes in maintaining and modifying its commercial planes for military or government use. The plant, which has 2,160 employees, is slated to close by the end of 2013.

Monday October 31, 2011

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Boeing To Build New Spacecraft In Old Shuttle Hangar

October 31, 2011 • Boeing plans to build a new commercial spacecraft to take astronauts and into orbit. The company announced today it's leasing space at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to be close to its client, NASA.

Wednesday July 20, 2011

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American Airlines Places 'Largest Aircraft Order In Aviation History'

July 20, 2011 • The order for at least 460 "narrowbody" passenger jets is split between Boeing and Europe's Airbus. The planes are to be delivered between 2013 and 2022. And American has options on 465 more. Financing the first 230 alone will total $13 billion.

Wednesday November 10, 2010

Report: Flames Seen, Some Controls Lost On Boeing 'Dreamliner'

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner during a flight in July. Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Report: Flames Seen, Some Controls Lost On Boeing 'Dreamliner'

November 10, 2010 • The high-tech, fuel-efficient jets are critical to Boeing's future. Until the cause of Tuesday's problems are determined and fixed, testing will be done on the ground.

Thursday October 21, 2010

The Picture Show

This Beach Will Blow You Away ... Literally

October 21, 2010 • Nothing says "vacation" like getting blown across a beach by the engine blast of a jumbo jet.

Wednesday September 8, 2010

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CIA-Rendition Suit Against Boeing Dismissed By Court

September 8, 2010 • Citing the need for national-security secrecy, a U.S. appeals court dismissed a lawsuit against a Boeing unit for its role in CIA renditions.