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Supersonics – The Fast Jets, Not The Basketball Team – Could Return To Washington Skies Soon

By Tom Banse November 19, 2019

Rendering of 55-75 passenger supersonic airliner under development by Boom Supersonic. BOOM SUPERSONIC

New companies are poised to bring back supersonic commercial flying. A recently-formed industry group wants to designate airspace over the Inland Northwest for the flight testing. Continue Reading Supersonics – The Fast Read More

‘Queen Of The Skies’ 747 Returns To Central Washington To Become Flying Testbed

By Tom Banse October 15, 2019

An artist rendering of Boeing 747 converted to carry a new engine for testing under wing. ROLLS-ROYCE

An iconic Boeing jet model nicknamed the Queen of the Skies swooped back into Moses Lake, Washington, Tuesday where it once was a regular presence. This queen will be accessorized to carry bling under its wing while it's there. Continue Read More

Experts Criticize Boeing And FAA For 737 Max Design, As Grounded Jets Stack Up In Moses Lake

By NPR News October 13, 2019

Grounded Gol Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max aircraft at Boeing facilities in Moses Lake, Wash. CREDIT: Lindsey Wasson/Reuters

Two of the planes crashed, killing hundreds. The review panel finds that Boeing withheld critical details about a flawed new automated system, and the regulators lacked expertise to find the problem. Continue Reading Experts Read More

Undeliverable Boeing 737 Max Planes Now Being Stored At Central Washington Airport

By Tom Banse June 17, 2019

Boeing 737 Max jets are now being flown to the spacious airport in Moses Lake, Washington, for storage. PAUL WEATHERMAN / BOEING

Boeing is running out of space to park grounded 737 Max jets in the Puget Sound region and is now sending some of its Renton, Washington, factory output to Moses Lake's spacious airport. Continue Reading Undeliverable Boeing Read More