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2020
Boeing terminates agreement with Embraer to establish joint ventures
Boeing terminated its Master Transaction Agreement with Embraer after Embraer did not satisfy the necessary conditions. The agreement covered plans for two joint ventures; the companies said they would maintain their existing Master Teaming Agreement for the C-390 Millennium military aircraft.
2020
Boeing reports plans to reduce 787 production
A report said Boeing planned to cut 787 Dreamliner production by about half, to a single-digit monthly rate.
2020
ALAFCO sues Boeing over 737 MAX contract
ALAFCO filed a lawsuit against Boeing, alleging that Boeing breached a 737 MAX aircraft contract by retaining payments for undelivered aircraft and failing to provide a revised delivery schedule.
2020
Boeing announces planned civil aviation workforce cuts
Boeing was reported to be planning to cut 10% of its civil aviation workforce to reduce costs amid the COVID-19 crisis. A company spokesperson confirmed a voluntary separation program but did not confirm the planned cut's scale.
2020
Aviation Lease and Finance Company sues Boeing over 737 MAX deposits
Kuwait-based Aviation Lease and Finance Company sued Boeing in the United States, alleging that Boeing breached its obligations by failing to deliver aircraft on time and refusing to return advance payments for 40 737 MAX orders. The company said it had cancelled the order on March 6 after Boeing could not deliver the first nine aircraft on schedule.
2020
Boeing announces phased return to commercial production
Boeing announced plans to resume production of widebody commercial aircraft at Puget Sound-area factories starting as early as April 20, after a shutdown of almost a month. The announced plan also included preparations to restart 737 MAX production.
2020
Spirit AeroSystems halts Boeing fuselage work and furloughs workers
Spirit AeroSystems halted work on Boeing commercial aircraft fuselages and furloughed about 3,200 Boeing-related production employees in Kansas and Oklahoma for 21 days amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
Boeing 737 MAX software defects reported
A Reuters investigative report said two software defects had been identified in Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and could, in severe cases, cause the aircraft's stabilizer to fail or the autopilot to shut down during an approach maneuver. Boeing said the defects were unrelated to the model's two earlier crashes.
2020
Boeing announces temporary suspension of South Carolina factory operations
Boeing announced that it would temporarily suspend operations at its South Carolina factory beginning at the end of the second shift on April 8, until further notice. The factory produces 787-series fuselage sections and assembles and delivers the 787-9 and 787-10.
2020
Boeing extends closure of Seattle-area commercial aircraft factories
Boeing said on Sunday that it would extend indefinitely the closure of its commercial aircraft factories in the Seattle area after the virus infected about 100 employees.
2020
Boeing announces voluntary layoff plan
Boeing announced a voluntary layoff plan to address the aviation industry's crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Details were to be provided to employees in three to four weeks.
2020
FAA proposes $19.7 million fine against Boeing
The Federal Aviation Administration recommended a $19.7 million fine against Boeing, alleging it installed equipment on aircraft before approval and that sensors on at least 791 aircraft were not tested or approved as compatible. Boeing said it understood the importance of compliance and was committed to doing better; it had 30 days to respond.
2020
US prosecutors question Boeing employees about possible FAA misrepresentation
The source reports that prosecutors questioned several Boeing employees about whether a Boeing pilot misled the Federal Aviation Administration regarding MCAS software during testing of the 737 MAX. The text does not state when the questioning occurred or report a determination.
2020
737 MAX BBJ owners sue Boeing
Two special purpose companies that own 737-8-based MAX BBJs filed a lawsuit naming The Boeing Co. and BCA as defendants. The complaint claims fraud, material misrepresentation, breach of contract, violations of Washington consumer-protection law, and product liability; it seeks to void the purchase agreement, obtain refunds, and recover damages and legal fees.
2020
Spirit Aerosystems announces gradual restart of 737 Max component production
Spirit Aerosystems announced that it would gradually restart production of 737 Max airplane components after reaching a deal with Boeing, and planned to ramp up deliveries during 2020.
2020
Boeing reports its first annual loss in 20 years
Boeing released its annual financial report and reported its first loss in 20 years, attributing the loss to the global grounding of the 737 MAX. Its 2019 commercial-aircraft revenue, profit and deliveries fell sharply.
2020
Boeing signs partnership agreement with Tactical Robotics
Boeing signed a partnership agreement with Tactical Robotics. The companies will examine the option of jointly developing, producing and marketing vertical takeoff and landing products, and will also work on ducted fan propulsion technology for light aircraft.
2020
Boeing halts 737 Max assembly
Boeing confirmed that its Renton, Washington, factory had stopped assembling 737 Max aircraft on Monday evening.
2020
American Airlines and Boeing agree on compensation for 737 MAX grounding losses
American Airlines announced that it had reached a confidential agreement with Boeing on compensation for losses caused by the 737 MAX grounding; payments would be made in installments over several years.
2020
Boeing to stop 737 MAX production and reassign workers
Boeing told employees that it would stop producing 737 MAX aircraft until the grounding order was lifted and reassign about 3,000 workers in the Seattle area who produced the aircraft.