Superstar engineer John Hart-Smith skewered Boeing’s strategy | Obituary

By  Dominic Gates Seattle Times aerospace reporter More than two decades ago, aerospace engineer John Hart-Smith, then already a world-renowned expert on designing aircraft structures, gained fame beyond his field when he warned Boeing management that its shortsighted financial focus would be ruinous. In an internal Boeing presentation in 2001, and in essays written with hilariously

Most complaints against Boeing, FAA go nowhere, frustrating whistleblowers

By  Patrick Malone Seattle Times staff reporter Times Watchdog stories dig deep to hold power accountable, right wrongs and create change. This work is made possible by The Seattle Times Investigative Journalism Fund. Donate today to support watchdog journalism in our community.   Editor’s note: This story references suicide. If you or a loved one is in crisis, resources

Rob Holland

Position 3 Current Term: January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2013. Current Office: Member-at-large. Previous Commission Offices: Vice President (2011) and Secretary (2010). Current Port Commission committee assignments: None. Previous Port Commission committee assignments: Audit Committee (2011). Century Agenda Portfolios: Workforce Development/Small Business Growth (lead), Premier International Logistics Hub (secondary). 2012 Outside Board Assignments: enterpriseSeattle, Puget Sound Regional Council Economic Development District

Sea-Tac Airport construction and holiday travel: What to expect

Ironworkers and officials watch a signed beam be lifted by crane during a “topping out” ceremony at the C Concourse Expansion Project at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Thursday. Turner Construction Co. and Apex Steel used the crane to put one of the final steel beams in place atop the highest point. (Karen Ducey / The Seattle Times)

By  Paige Cornwell Most travelers won’t see all the 100-plus different construction projects transforming Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as they run-run-Rudolph through the terminal. But they will notice scaffolding, long lines and congestion during the holiday rush. Sea-Tac is in the middle of a $5 billion, multiyear series of upgrades totaling 120 construction projects before the July 2026 World Cup, when

Approval of Noise Compatibility Program Update, Naples Municipal Airport (APF), Naples, Florida

Action Notice. Summary The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Update submitted by the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) for the Naples Municipal Airport (the Airport). On December 9, 2021, the FAA determined that Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) submitted by the NAA were in compliance with applicable requirements. The

DCA’s Coveted Beyond-Perimeter Slots Awarded to Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, and United

In October, I wrote about Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines tentatively being awarded beyond-perimeter slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). For context, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved a bill that will allow five beyond-perimeter slots to be added. Each accommodate a flight that breaches the past 1,250-mile limitation

Companies that mandate RTO see slower workforce growth, studies show

  Fresh analysis from Revelio Labs echoes research showing that office mandates cost companies hard-to-replace workers and hamper hiring. December 18, 2024 Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman defended the company’s return-to-office policy during an October all-hands meeting, saying that if employees didn’t feel they could work well in that environment, “there are other companies

FAA chief resigns, opening another spot for a Trump pick

An official familiar with Mike Whitaker’s plans said Whitaker is expected to stay on through President Donald Trump’s inauguration day. | Ben Curtis/AP

Mike Whitaker’s resignation comes at a time of turmoil for the agency, which is facing air traffic controller shortages and aging equipment. By Oriana Pawlyk 12/12/2024 09:07 AM EST The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is resigning in January, leaving the aviation safety agency without a confirmed chief in the middle of a major probe