S. Korea starts releasing Jeju Air crash victims to families
S. Korea starts releasing Jeju Air crash victims to families

South Korean authorities began releasing the bodies of plane crash victims to families on Tuesday, as investigators raced to determine why the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash landed and burst into flames. US investigators, including from Boeing, arrived at the crash site in southwestern Muan,...

South Korea considers special inspection for B737-800 fleet
South Korea considers special inspection for B737-800 fleet

South Korea said Monday it was reviewing plans to conduct a special inspection of all Boeing 737-800s in operation in the country, after 179 people were killed in a Jeju Air crash involving the aircraft. 101 B737-800 series aircraft are currently in operation in South Korea. Consequently, we are...

Boeing announces almost 2,200 job cuts at historic sites
Boeing announces almost 2,200 job cuts at historic sites

US aviation giant Boeing issued its first round of redundancy notifications on Monday, kicking off a previously announced plan to reduce its global workforce by 10 percent. Boeing intends to cut almost 2,200 jobs in the US state of Washington, which is home to many of its oldest factories,...

Boeing strike ends, a hard-won victory for workers
Boeing strike ends, a hard-won victory for workers

After a contentious seven-week strike that brought significant disruptions to Boeings operations, union workers have voted to accept a new contract. The deal, which includes substantial pay raises and other benefits, marks a hard-won victory for workers who had been demanding improved working...