Getting rid of remote work will take more than a downturn

As the economy slows, a handful of prominent CEOs have tried to put an end to remote work. But some economists say that even in a cooler labor market, working from home is likely to remain common. (Jared Oriel/The New York Times) By Sarah Kessler The New York Times During the nearly three years since

State planners mention Yakima as ‘willing partner’ in new airport

By  Joel Donofrio Yakima Herald-Republic Yakima’s interest in using its airport to relieve crowding at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has the attention of state transportation officials. Amid airspace congestion reports and considerable opposition from west side cities and counties to a new airport, Rob Hodgman, the Washington State Department of Transportation senior aviation planner, said one

Playbook for 2023: How to make your hybrid office better

Enlarge With economic worries mounting, it’s likely 2023 will be a critical year for the future of hybrid offices. ALEUTIE IN THIS ARTICLE PlaybookTopic NationalTopic Jan LehmanPerson Maureen Jules-PerezPerson Micah RemleyPerson By Ty West  –  Editor-in-Chief, The Playbook, Jan 3, 2023 Updated Jan 3, 2023, 10:29pm PST Listen to this article     4 min Editor’s Note: This story is part of our

Maiden Flight of the Boeing 707

DALLAS – 12/20/1957 Today in Aviation, the original 707-120 developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes as its first jetliner performed its maiden flight in 1957. Boeing derived the 707-120 from the Boeing 367-80 prototype that flew in 1954. Boeing 707 service started regularly on October 26, 1958, with Pan American World Airways, up until 1979. The long-range narrow-body

What is SAF? Some say sustainable aviation fuel is the key to a greener airline industry

Key Points More sustainable fuel sources are a key to reducing the carbon footprint of flying. Sustainable aviation fuel comes in many forms including plant- and cooking oil-based products. SAF still emits CO2 but is less carbon-intensive over its lifecycle than traditional fossil fuel. Flying isn’t great for the environment – it’s just a fact.

Saying goodbye to Boeing’s 747, the ‘Queen of the Skies’

Boeing’s first 747-8 Intercontinental VIP Airplane flies away from Paine Field in Everett in 2012. The Boeing 747 changed the way we fly, offering the option of a luxurious and comfortable experience. That era with the… (Mike Siegel / The Seattle Times By  Jon Talton  Columnist I remember the first time I saw a Boeing

Economy and business airfares set for big jump again in 2023

A passenger jet is silhouetted against the moon on approach to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Airfares are predicted to soar around the world next year. (Charlie Riedel / The Associated Press, file)Danny Lee Bloomberg Airfares will increase around the world next year, by as much as 12% on Europe-Asia routes and 10% for North

Final Boeing 747 rollout for ‘Queen of the Skies’

By  Jennifer Buchanan Seattle Times staff photographer The final 747 jumbo jet rolled out of Boeing’s Everett plant late Tuesday, marking a milestone for both the iconic airplane and the giant assembly plant for which the jet was first built in the late 1960s. The final 747-8 freighter model will fly to Portland for painting