Boeing braces for big trouble Massive firings shouldn't affect Chicago HQ

Chicago Sun-Times;  September 23, 2001 ;     700+ words ...Boeing Co. was facing a severe test even before terrorists used...most severe downturn in its history. Earlier this week, Boeing announced it might be forced to lay off as many as 30,000...commercial aircraft unit, sparing its new Chicago headquarters. Boeing also said it expects its commercial-jet ...

ANALYSTS LOOK PAST THE NUMBERS FOR SIGNS THAT BOEING IS ROBUST.(Business)

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA);  October 13, 1999 ;     700+ words ...The Boeing Co. is expected to post a solid third-quarter...in on and view over the Internet (7 a.m. at www.Boeing.com). The average estimate of analysts surveyed by First Call is for Boeing to report net income of 48 cents a share, up from...

Boeing Co. To Phase Out 2 Jetliners; McDonnell's MD-80s, 90s to Be Shelved

The Washington Post;  November 4, 1997 ;     624 words ...Boeing Co. said yesterday it will phase out two of the jetliners...end in mid-1999 after existing orders are filled, said Boeing Commercial Airplane Group President Ron Woodard. A newer...will be spared a similar fate pending a review of whether Boeing can shrink it and lower costs enough to compete in ...

FAULTY PART MAY AFFECT AT LEAST 100 BOEING JETS CREWS SEARCH OUT BAD...

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA);  October 23, 1998 ;     700+ words ......planes have been delivered late to customers because...parts problem, a Boeing spokeswoman said...is serious for Boeing, though, as it...and planes to be delivered late to customers. The...causes concern. Boeing does not know precisely...she said. A Boeing source who is ...

Boeing Stages Demo Flights in Guangzhou

Xinhua English Newswire;  February 22, 2000 ;     434 words ...A Boeing 757-300, the world' s latest model of single-aisle jetliner...plane as well. China Southern Airlines is a major operator of the Boeing fleet, having a total of 61 Boeing and 20 Airbus planes. Compared with the Boeing 757-200, the Boeing...

Hard man Harry; Face value; Harry Stonecipher.(Business - Boeing)(Brief...

The Economist (US);  June 9, 2001 ;     700+ words ...WHEN Boeing took over McDonnell Douglas four years ago, it acquired...inspired, symbolised most recently by the announcement that Boeing's head office is to move from Seattle to Chicago. Boeing wants to show that it offers more than jets and rockets...

BOEING MAY BE BUYING SPACE GIANT HUGHES.(News)

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA);  January 13, 2000 ;     700+ words ...Boeing may be about to go where no company has gone before in...wants to be in the space business of the 21st century, Boeing is reported to be near an agreement to buy Hughes Space...the matter as saying an agreement is near. Spokesmen for Boeing and Hughes refused to comment on the reports. With Hughes...

BOEING PROFIT IS EXPECTED TO RISE 51% QUARTERLY FIGURES SHOW REBOUND FOR...

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA);  January 18, 2000 ;     585 words ...The Boeing Co. is expected to report a 51 percent increase in...continue to produce planes more quickly and cheaply. Boeing's profit from operations will rise to 68 cents a share...President Alan Mulally. The turnaround helped allow Boeing to make its first major acquisition since 1997, ...

BOEING TOPS AIRBUS SO FAR THIS YEAR SOUTHWEST'S ORDER FOR 737S TIPS...

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA);  July 6, 2000 ;     700+ words ...The Boeing Co. surpassed European plane maker Airbus...commercial airliners by 295 jets to 239. Boeing had been running neck and neck with Airbus...Southwest Airlines Co., which flies only 737s. Boeing recaptured the lead after last year falling...

BOEING EMPLOYEE BUILDUP CONTINUES.(News)

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA);  December 10, 1996 ;     700+ words ...Boeing's record hiring blitz that has already brought in 20,000...pace, the company's chief executive said yesterday. As Boeing scrambles to meet rising demand for passenger jets and...employees of Rockwell International who were absorbed into Boeing last week). That's almost triple what Boeing ...

Boeing to pick a local ad agency Winner expected to be selected in October

Chicago Sun-Times;  July 6, 2001 ;     700+ words ...Boeing's decision to move its corporate headquarters to Chicago...mid-October with the naming of a full-service local shop as Boeing's new agency of record, according to Bob Wolf, a Los Angeles-bas...is helping orchestrate the account review. Separately, Boeing said it would look for a new design firm to ...

DirecTV Deal a Needed Boost for Boeing Satellite Operations

Orange County Business Journal;  September 27, 2004 ;     700+ words ...Boeing Co.'s nearly $1 billion contract to build several bus-sized...satellite business. Under the deal detailed earlier this month, Boeing plans to build three 702 model satellites, as well as a...fails. DirecTV also has an option for a fourth unit. The Boeing 702 model is considered the most sophisticated ...

DREAMLINER TO BE DELIVERED LATE, BOEING CONFIRMS.(News)

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA);  October 11, 2007 ;     700+ words ......JAMES WALLACE P-I aerospace reporter The Boeing Co. finally acknowledged Wednesday what...believe there could be more bad news from Boeing in the months ahead, although they said the challenges Boeing faces with the 787 are nothing like the...

Boeing in talks to sell new jetliners

China Daily;  December 22, 2003 ;     700+ words ...Boeing Co said it has held talks with two of Asia's biggest carriers...Detailed conversations" concerning the 7E7, Mike Bair, Boeing's senior vice-president for the programme, said on a conference...company's board decided to offer the plane on December 16. Boeing, which analysts estimate will need about ...

Boeing as amoral as firms that aided Hitler

Chicago Sun-Times (IL);  July 4, 2008 ;     585 words ...When Boeing chose Chicago over Seattle, Dallas and...headquarters, there was rejoicing in the city. The Boeing symbol on our West Loop Skyline is one...have made it as a global city. We regret Boeing losing key defense contracts as we do losses...