Biden looks to nudge further ahead with Alaska and Wyoming Democratic delegates
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President Joe Biden looks to nudge further ahead in his party’s nomination for reelection with Democratic voting Saturday in Wyoming and Alaska.
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Alaska House passes budget with roughly $2,275 payments to residents, bill goes to Senate
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House on Thursday passed its version of the state operating budget that includes direct payments to residents of roughly $2,275 a person. That amount is expected to be a subject of negotiations in the waning weeks of the legislative session, with Senate leaders questioning whether the state can afford it.
Dish Soap to Help Build Planes? Boeing Signs Off on Supplier’s Method.
A recent Federal Aviation Administration audit of the production of the Boeing 737 Max raised a peculiar question. Was it really appropriate for one of the plane maker’s key suppliers to be using Dawn dish soap and a hotel key card as part of its manufacturing process?
Japanese PM Kishida tells Congress the U.S. must play leading role in the world
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged the U.S. Thursday to continue playing a leading role in the world as it faces threats to democracy and the economic order. Kishida told lawmakers at a joint meeting of Congress that the world is at a pivotal moment that will define the next stage of history. "The world needs the United States to continue playing this pivotal role in the affairs of nations," Kishida said. "The international order that the U.S. worked for generations to build is facing new challenges, challenges from those with values and principles very different from ours," he added. The speech comes a day after Kishida joined President Joe Biden for a state visit during which they outlined new military cooperation plans and projects to strengthen the U.S.-J
New Boeing Whistleblower Claims 787 Fuselage Could Fall Apart Midflight
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.
Congress summons Boeing’s CEO to testify on its jetliner safety following new whistleblower charges
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Senate subcommittee has summoned Boeing CEO David Calhoun to testify about the company’s jetliners in an inquiry prompted by new safety-related charges from a whistleblower.
F.A.A. Investigates Claims by Boeing Whistle-Blower About Flaws in 787 Dreamliner
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating claims made by a Boeing engineer who says that sections of the fuselage of the 787 Dreamliner are improperly fastened together and could break apart mid-flight after thousands of trips.
Southwest Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Cover Strips During Takeoff
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating another incident with a Boeing aircraft after a Southwest Airlines flight lost its engine cover during takeoff on Sunday.