Boeing employees' safety, quality concerns surge dramatically in wake of incidents as deadline looms
Boeing released its annual safety report which showed a 500% increase in submissions to its safety and quality tip line as the aerospace giant prepares to submit a report to regulators.
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against union in major blow to UAW
Workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama voted against the formation of a union on Friday, dealing a significant blow to the United Auto Workers' hopes at making inroads in the South.
'Cheers' star John Ratzenberger warns: More skilled labor jobs are needed to 'save civilization'
"Cheers" star John Ratzenberger spoke to FOX Business about the importance of labor and manufacturing skills in the U.S., the decline of which could hurt our civilization, he said.
Modi doesn't need Musk to win elections, but billionaire's visit a boon for India, expert says
India's electric vehicle market remains underdeveloped, with EV's making up around 2% of car sales in the country, which ranks as the third-biggest automobile market.
United said it lost $200 million from the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9
United Airlines noted in its latest earnings report released this week that the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January cost the company about $200 million in losses.
Boeing's tip line submissions were up 500% on the year during the first quarter
Calls to Boeing's tip line for workers to report safety and quality concerns have increased 500% from a year ago after the mid-air blowout of a 737 Max 9 plug door panel.
Ford spotlights a new lineup of popular trucks
Ford is spotlighting its new truck lineup with events at three of its manufacturing plants as it looks to celebrate and build upon its status as the world's leading truck-maker.
Apple and Nvidia may see supply chain disruptions from Taiwan earthquake
Taiwan was struck by its biggest earthquake in 25 years this week and the country's semiconductor industry may face some disruptions as it restores operations.
US has a shortage of manufacturing workers and it threatens global competitiveness
American manufacturing businesses will need about 3.8 million new workers between 2024 and 2033 but up to half of those roles may go unfilled, according to a new study.
Texas AG launches probe into Boeing supplier operations, DEI commitments
Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems is facing an investigation launched by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton into its handling of manufacturing defects and DEI commitments.
Tennessee factory employing immigrant children young as 14 forced to pay out almost $2M: Labor Department
A factory in Tennessee that manufactures lawn mower parts has been forced to pay out just under $2 million after a Labor Department investigation found the company utilizing "oppressive child labor."
Boeing needs to focus on safety and quality after incidents, FAA chief says
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is calling on Boeing to shift its focus from production to ensuring the safety and quality of its aircraft following recent incidents.
UAW moves to hold unionization vote at Volkswagen plant in Tennessee
The UAW announced that workers at the Volkswagen assembly plant in Tennessee will hold a vote on unionization after UAW auto workers at the Big Three secured a record contract.
Nippon Steel says US Steel acquisition wouldn't cause layoffs, plant closures
Nippon Steel said that its planned acquisition of U.S. Steel for nearly $15 billion wouldn't cause layoffs or plant closures amid resistance from the Biden administration and unions.
Clean tech, AI boom straining US energy supply
The U.S. power grid is under increasing strain from electricity demand from AI, clean technology manufacturing, EVs and crypto mining as older power plant retirements are mounting.
Biden regulations, expired tax incentives weigh on manufacturers
The NAM survey of manufacturers found that companies are burdened by the cost and complexity of President Biden's regulations and expired tax incentives ahead of the State of the Union.
FAA audit hits Boeing 737 Max production over quality control issues
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that its audit of Boeing's 737 Max production process had quality control and "non-compliance issues" the aerospace giant must address.
Boeing management, employees had 'disconnect' on safety, panel finds
An expert panel appointed by the FAA to review Boeing's safety management processes noted a lack of awareness of safety metrics and other inadequacies in its safety culture.
Airline may raise fares 10%, cut summer flights due to Boeing delays
Ryanair is warning that Boeing's production issues have resulted in delivery delays that may force it to raise prices and cut routes this summer if it doesn't get aircraft on time.
Ford pauses shipments of new F-150 Lightning EVs
The F-150 automaker will perform quality checks to address an unspecified issue.