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Boeing says there is a 'potential electrical issue' with 737 MAX

The plane maker said it was "working closely" with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and would direct clients on how to resolve the issue.

Medevac plane explosion kills eight on takeoff from Philippine capital

The Lion Air plane was bound from Manila to Haneda, Japan, and burst into flames at the end of the runway at around 1200 GMT, Manila's main airport said.

Airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus outbreak

Some airline companies have cancelled all China flights, while others only cancelled some flights or routes to prevent further spread of the deadly virus.

Senators grill Boeing CEO over plane involved in two crashes

The hearing took place exactly one year after a 737 Max crashed off the coast of Indonesia and more than seven months after a second crash in Ethiopia. In all, 346 people died.

Boeing to make $50M in payments to 737 MAX crash victims' families

Veteran US compensation expert Ken Feinberg has been hired by Boeing to oversee the distribution.

Boeing to pay $100 million to crash families, communities

The multiyear payout is independent of lawsuits filed by families of the 346 people killed in the two 737 MAX crashes, which happened in October 2018 and March of this year, a Boeing spokesman said.

'We clearly fell short' - Boeing CEO on 737 MAX problems

Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg, who has repeatedly rejected suggestions of a design flaw in the 737 MAX, acknowledged implementation shortcomings.

Price conscious passengers not afraid of flying with Boeing 737 MAX - poll

A Reuters poll shows people are not familiar with airplane crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia and are more concerned with ticket prices when they choose an airline.

Boeing CEO defends safety record despite two deadly crashes

Muilenburg said Boeing followed the same design and certification process it has always used and denied that the MAX was rushed to market. He said he would not resign, and left a press conference as reporters peppered him with questions.

Boeing suffers $1B hit over 737 MAX crisis

The aviation giant announced on Wednesday it has suffered $1 billion after two deadly Boeing 737 MAX crashes. The company officials said they need to win back consumers' trust again.

Boeing records zero new MAX orders after global groundings

Boeing has been under scrutiny following a March 10 Ethiopian Airlines crash of a 737 MAX that killed 157 people, the second deadly crash involving in the aircraft in five months.

Boeing unveils fix to flight system after deadly crashes

Boeing share prices have struggled as the company loses the trust of the regulators and airlines in light of recent air crashes involving its 737 MAX planes.