David Koenig

Associated Press

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In this March 5, 2020, file photo, Dr. Deborah Birx, Ambassador and White House coronavirus response coordinator, holds a 3M N95 mask as she and Vice President Mike Pence visit 3M headquarters in Maplewood, Minn., in a meeting with the company's leaders and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to coordinate response to the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Trump, 3M Clash Over US Face Masks

The conflict involves the export of N95 masks, surgical gloves and other medical protective gear.

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FAA Waives Rule that Prompted Empty Flights

Airlines were flying nearly empty planes to avoid losing takeoff and landing rights.

A Boeing 777X airplane takes off on its first flight at Paine Field in Everett, Wash., Jan. 25, 2020.

Boeing Freezes Hiring

Company leaders painted a sobering picture for the business in 2020.

FAA Seeks $19.7M from Boeing

The sensors were installed on nearly 800 planes.

In this March 11, 2019, file photo, wreckage is piled at the crash scene of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 near Bishoftu, Ethiopia. The year since the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max has been a journey through grief, anger and determination for the families of those who died, as well as having far-reaching consequences for the aeronautics industry as it brought about the grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 jets, which remain out of service.

Software Pushed Jet's Nose Down 4 Times Before Crash

Pilots struggled to control the Boeing 737 Max 8 shortly before the jet slammed into the ground.

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Boeing's New Issue: Debris in Fuel Tanks

The debris was discovered in 'several' planes.

In this Dec. 16, 2019, file photo a worker looks up underneath a Boeing 737 MAX jet in Renton, Wash.

Virus Poses New Problem for Boeing

It could further damage the company's first-quarter deliveries.

In this Dec. 11, 2019, file photo, a Boeing 737 Max being built for Norwegian Air International taxis for a test flight, at Renton Municipal Airport in Renton, Wash. Boeing has found a new problem with changes it is making to software on the 737 Max, but the company says the issue will not further delay the grounded plane’s return to flight. The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, Stephen Dickson, discussed the issue Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 with reporters in London.

Good & Bad News for Boeing

A new problem but no further delays.

In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo a Boeing 777X airplane takes off on its first flight with the Olympic Mountains in the background at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Boeing Co. reports financial results on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Boeing Posts First Loss in 20 Years

The costs of the 737 Max have doubled to more than $18 billion.

In this May 8, 2019, file photo a Boeing 737 MAX 8, being built for American Airlines, is partially obscured by the engine wash as it takes-off on a test flight in Renton, Wash. A government committee reviewing how the Federal Aviation Administration certifies new passenger planes for flight has determined that the system is safe and effective but small changes need to be made. The committee was appointed by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao in April after two deadly crashes involving Boeing's 737 Max.

FAA Followed Procedures in Approving Boeing Max

The FAA didn't delegate too much safety analysis for the plane to Boeing.

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New Boeing CEO Inherits Crisis

Changing CEOs was the easy part.