New secondary barriers give added layer of security for airline cockpits
Congress in 2018 mandated all new airliners have secondary barriers. After years of delays, that regulation is set to go into effect next year.
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Thousands of Boeing workers go on strike
Boeing workers from three different Midwestern manufacturing plants who build fighter jets have gone on strike. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Boeing workers who build fighter jets strike
Across three facilities in Missouri and Illinois, 3,200 Boeing workers who built fighter jets went on strike after rejecting a deal that Boeing said would have raised wages by an average of 40%. In a post on X, the workers' union said, "3,200 highly-skilled IAM Union members at Boeing went on strike at midnight because enough is enough. This is about respect and dignity, not empty promises."
3,200 Boeing workers who build fighter jets are on strike, their union says
Some 3,200 Boeing workers who build fighter jets in St. Louis, another Missouri site and one in Illinois are on strike, their union says.
Details on Trump's Air Force One
CBS News has reviewed a memo regarding preparations for the donated Qatari Boeing 747-8 jumbo aircraft, which may be used as Air Force One.
Some Air India crash victims' families sent wrong remains, lawyer says
Some of the British families who lost loved ones in the Air India crash in Ahmedabad have been sent the wrong remains, a lawyer says.
"Multiple system failures" led to door plug flying off Alaska flight, NTSB says
National Transportation Safety Board investigators on Tuesday made new safety recommendations following the Jan. 5, 2024, incident in which a door panel blew out on an Alaska flight.
NTSB findings on Alaska Airlines door plug
The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing and the FAA both share blame for a harrowing incident last year when a door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight at 16,000 feet. Kris Van Cleave has more on what investigators found.
NTSB findings on 2024 Boeing door plug blowout
The NTSB held a hearing Tuesday about the 2024 incident where a door plug on Boeing plane flew off in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
2nd "black box" recovered from Air India crash as probe continues
Air India plane crash investigators have found both of the Boeing 787's "black boxes," hopefully brining an understanding of the cause of the disaster a step closer.
Air India jet returns to Hong Kong due to "technical issue" after takeoff
An Air India Boeing 787, the same kind of plane that crashed 4 days earlier, was forced to turn around after a midair "technical issue," the airline says.
Air India plane crash survivor: "Everything happened in front of my eyes"
"It felt like the plane came to a standstill (in the air) for 5 to 10 seconds," 40-year-old Viswash Kumar Ramesh said. He was in seat 11A when the Air India flight crashed.
Boeing releases internal docs about 737 Max
Hundreds of employee emails and texts released by Boeing to Congress paint a deeply disturbing picture of how the company apparently sought to mislead federal regulators about simulators used to train pilots for its embattled 737 Max jetliner. The Max has been grounded for nearly 10 months. A flaw in the plane's software was a key factor in two crashes that killed 346 people. Kris Van Cleave reports on what's in the documents.
What we know about the Air India plane crash, investigation
A large Air India passenger jet crashed in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, shortly after taking off for London on June 12. Here's what to know.
Ukrainian plane crashes in Tehran
Officials say all 176 people who were on board a Ukrainian plane are dead after it crashed in Tehran, just hours after Iran attacked two U.S. military bases in Iraq. Unverified video from Iranian TV appears to show the Ukraine International Airlines flight on fire before it went down in a field just after takeoff on the city's outskirts. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Air India plane crashes with 242 on board; 1 survivor reported
Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 people, crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad on its way to London.
How Boeing CEO's firing impacts industry
Boeing announced the firing of embattled CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Monday after multiple deadly crashes caused by the company's 737 Max plane. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how this move will affect air travelers.
Boeing CEO fired after turbulent year
Boeing says it will try to rebuild trust in its planes with a new chief executive. The world's largest aerospace company announced the firing of embattled CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Monday. In a statement, Boeing calls the move "necessary to restore confidence," and promised "full transparency." Muilenburg was under pressure for months over his handling of a crisis caused by two 737 Max plane crashes. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth early
Boeing's new Starliner returned to Earth today after failing to reach the International Space Station. The unmanned capsule landed at White Sands, New Mexico. Boeing called it a bulls-eye landing.
Boeing flubs test in race to launch astronauts
Boeing is trying to get back on track after a major blow to its space plans.The company is trying to get ahead of competitors in the race to launch American astronauts into space. But on Friday, Boeing botched the first critical test for its "Starliner" space capsule, and now the mission could face significant delays. Hilary Lane reports.
Boeing capsule has problem during test flight
Boeing launched its new passenger spaceship on a critical test mission that could revolutionize American space travel. But the Starliner's first flight without a crew encountered a big problem on the way to the International Space Station. Mark Strassmann reports.
Boeing to temporarily halt 737 Max production
Boeing will temporarily stop making its troubled 737 Max jet next month, a decision that could have a big impact on the U.S. economy. Tens of thousands of jobs are linked to the airliner's production. The 737 Max was grounded in March after software issues were tied to two deadly crashes that killed 346 people. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Boeing suspends production of 737 Max
The Boeing 737 Max was grounded after two deadly crashes. Now the company says it will suspend production of the troubled jet. Kris Van Cleave reports.
What to expect from Air India crash
Warning: Some viewers may find this footage disturbing. An investigation is underway after an Air India passenger plane en route to London crashed shortly after takeoff. CBS News' Chris Livesay and former NTSB chair Robert Sumwalt have more.
Air India crash puts spotlight on Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner safety
An Air India crash Thursday involved a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which the aircraft manufacturer first delivered 14 years ago.
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Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week. Follow live updates here.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Pakistan "will not be the first to resume nuclear tests," official says
President Trump said in an interview with 60 Minutes that "Pakistan's been testing" nuclear weapons.
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
King Charles wants brother Andrew stripped of his final military title
The former Prince Andrew is set to lose his final military title, as King Charles continues shunning his younger brother over historic ties to Jeffrey Epstein.