UPDATE 1-New Boeing CEO holds first meeting with FAA chief Adds comment from CEO in paragraph 3, more details in paragraphs 4-9, By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - New Boeing BA.N CEO Kelly Ortberg met this week with the head of the Federal Aviation Administration as the planemaker faces numerous regulatory issues and increased scrutiny, an agency official confirmed.

New Boeing CEO holds first meeting with FAA chief WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - New Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg met earlier this week with the head of the Federal Aviation Administration as the planemaker faces numerous regulatory issues and increased scrutiny, an agency official confirmed Friday. Ortberg told employees Friday in an email he had met with the FAA this week and discussed the company's safety and quality plan.

NASA narrows Crew-9 lineup to accommodate astronauts aboard ISS Aug 30 (Reuters) - NASA said on Friday it will replace two crew members for an upcoming SpaceX flight to accommodate the two astronauts aboard the International Space Station who had arrived on Boeing's BA.N faulty Starliner capsule. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, both former military test pilots who launched aboard the Starliner spacecraft in June, will replace Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson on the SpaceX missi

UPDATE 2-Boeing's uncrewed Starliner could return by late next week, NASA says Adds details in paragraph 2 Aug 29 (Reuters) - NASA will proceed with the undocking of the uncrewed Boeing BA.N Starliner capsule not before Sept. 6, the space agency said on Thursday after concluding a review. Last week, the space agency said its two astronauts who flew to the International Space Station (ISS) in the Starliner in June will return to Earth in a SpaceX vehicle early next year.

Boeing's uncrewed Starliner set to undock after Sept. 6, NASA says Aug 29 (Reuters) - NASA will proceed with undocking of the uncrewed Boeing's BA.N Starliner capsule no earlier than 6:04 p.m. ET (10:04 PM GMT) on Sept. 6, the space agency said on Thursday after concluding a Delta-Flight test readiness review. Reporting by Urvi Dugar; Editing by Ta

BRIEF-NASA, Boeing Teams "Go" For Starliner Uncrewed Return For No Earlier Than 6:04 PM ET On Sept 6 - Blog Post Aug 29 (Reuters) - NASA: NASA, BOEING TEAMS “GO” FOR STARLINER UNCREWED RETURN - BLOG POST NASA: NASA, BOEING TO PROCEED WITH UNDOCKING OF UNCREWED STARLINER SPACECRAFT NO EARLIER THAN 6:04 P.M. EDT ON SEPT 6 NASA: AFTER UNDOCKING, S

Embraer's aircraft delivery delay seen 1 to 2 months, shorter than peers' times, CFO says By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Brazilian planemaker Embraer's EMBR3.SA average delay to deliver aircraft is around one to two months, the firm's chief financial officer said on Thursday, highlighting it as shorter than the delays larger peers face.

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BUZZ-Jefferies sees Boeing taking an about $1.5 bln charge if workers bag 40% pay hike ** Jefferies estimates ~$1.5 bln cash cost to Boeing BA.N if union negotiations lead to 40% pay increase ** Brokerage adds that BA's target of 737 MAX production at 38 jets/month by end of 2024 would offset cost with $1.6 bln addition to free cash flow ** BA's Wa

Nigeria signs aircraft maintenance and safety deal with Boeing By Isaac Anyaogu LAGOS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Nigeria on Thursday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Boeing BA.N that will enhance Nigerian airlines' ability to lease new aircraft and get maintenance and technical support. Boeing, which supplies 60 airlines with 500 airplanes throughout Africa, projects the continent will need 1,170 airplanes over the next two decades.

Malaysia Aviation Group to cut flight capacity by 20% this year KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, said on Thursday it would reduce network capacity by 20% across its airlines this year amid a shortage of planes, labour and parts. The group, which also operates carrier Firefly and Muslim pilgrimage service provider Amal, said in a statement the reduction would involve domestic flights as well as routes in Southeast As

Electra.aero picks ex-Boeing executive Marc Allen as CEO By Tim Hepher PARIS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Lockheed-backed Electra.aero has appointed former Boeing executive Marc Allen as chief executive as it seeks to deliver on plans to develop hybrid-electric planes capable of operating from soccer-field-length runways. The Virginia-based startup, whose investors include Lockheed Martin Ventures, is developing a nine-passenger eSTOL or electrically powered Short Take-Off and Landing aircraft, and carri

BRIEF-Boeing And Nigeria To Collaborate In Advancing Country's Aviation Ecosystem Aug 29 (Reuters) - Boeing Co BA.N : BOEING AND NIGERIA TO COLLABORATE IN ADVANCING COUNTRY'S AVIATION ECOSYSTEM Source text: https://tinyurl.com/23py5xp9 Further company coverage: BA.N

German aircraft parts maker Diehl begins construction of Mexican plant MEXICO CITY, Aug 28 (Reuters) - German aircraft parts supplier Diehl Aviation has begun construction of a plant in Mexico's central state of Queretaro, the firm said on Wednesday, in an investment expected to top $46 million. The location will allow the company to strengthen its relationship with customers such as planemakers Airbus AIR.PA , Boeing BA.N , Bombardier BBDb.TO and Embraer EMBR3.SA , as well as local airlines, Di

MEDIA-Jason Kim, CEO of Boeing's satellite maker, Millennium Space, departs - TechCrunch -- Source link: https://tinyurl.com/r3yxd889 -- Note: Reuters has not verified this story and does not vouch for its accuracy

MEDIA-Boeing delays force top Africa carrier Ethiopian to lease planes - Bloomberg News -- Source link: https://tinyurl.com/ywr7akrb -- Note: Reuters has not verified this story and does not vouch for its accuracy

UPDATE 1-Ryanair's O'Leary says new Boeing management 'continue to disappoint' Adds details of delays and forecast of MAX 7 certification; Adds quotes and details throughout By Kate Abnett and Bart Biesemans BRUSSELS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Ryanair RYA.I Group Chief Executive Michael O'Leary on Tuesday said that Boeing's new management "continue to disappoint" and that deliveries were behind schedule.

Ryanair exec Wilson 'reasonably confident' Boeing issues will be fixed BERLIN, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Ryanair RYA.I executive Eddie Wilson voiced his confidence that Boeing BA.N will overcome its production issues, in comments to Reuters on Tuesday. "It will just take time for them to sort out these production issues," said Wilson, the chief executive of the group's largest airline, Ryanair DAC.

UPDATE 3-Ryanair raises summer fare outlook as 'ugly scenario' avoided Airline warned in July Q2 fares could fall more than 10% Ryanair now says 5% fall looks 'reasonably accurate' European short-haul fare weakness has 'levelled out' Adds O'Leary sees fares down around 5% for rest of year, comment in paragraphs 7-8; updates shares By Kate Abnett and Bart Biesemans BRUSSELS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Ryanair RYA.I upgraded its summer air fare outlook on Tuesday, with CEO Michael O'Leary telling Reuters

Ryanair's O'Leary says relations with new Boeing management 'difficult' BRUSSELS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Ryanair Group Chief Executive Michael O'Leary on Tuesday said that relations with Boeing's new management were "difficult" and that deliveries continued to be behind schedule. The Irish airline, one of Boeing's largest customers, said there was a risk it would take delivery of just 20-25 of the 737 MAX aircraft ahead of next summer, rather than the 29 scheduled, O'Leary told Reuters in an intervi