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Boeing 787 faces closer FAA scrutiny for quality checks

  Bloomberg Boeing Co’s 787 Dreamliner suffered a new blow as US regulators said they would step up inspections of each jet before delivery. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in an emailed statement that it is taking the action to “allow the agency to confirm the effectiveness of measures Boeing has undertaken to improve the 787 manufacturing process.” Since ...

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JetBlue orders 30 more Airbus A220-300 planes

Bloomberg JetBlue Airways Corp is buying 30 additional Airbus SE A220-300 planes, bolstering the carrier’s fleet and allowing it to more swiftly retire older aircraft. The purchase, an exercise of prior options, brings JetBlue’s total order of the single-aisle jet to 100, the airline said in a statement. JetBlue expects its ninth A220 delivery this month, and 30 more by ...

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Alphabet’s Wing elevates drone technology chief to head of firm

  Bloomberg Alphabet Inc’s Wing unit elevated its leading technology official to head the company as it seeks to rapidly expand its drone delivery operations, including in the Dallas suburbs. Adam Woodworth, who has spent his entire career designing new-age aircraft, was named Wing LLC’s chief executive officer, the company said in an announcement. He replaces James Ryan Burgess, who ...

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