The Boeing F-47 NGAD Fighter Faces a New ‘Double Disaster’

Boeing, Defense Union Resume Contract Talks With Strike Looming

Boeing Co. has resumed contract talks with leaders of the union representing some 3,200 factory workers in the St. Louis area, after members resoundingly rejected its initial offer and voted to strike.

What could a Boeing defense strike mean for the company?

More than 3,200 Boeing employees at defense division factories in the St. Louis area could walk off the job Sunday, halting production of the aerospace company’s fighter jets.

The Boeing F-47 NGAD Fighter Faces a New ‘Double Disaster’

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Air Force’s top-secret F-47 sixth-generation fighter program is facing a double disaster that threatens its entire timeline. A new report has revealed that the jet’s next-generation engine is already facing a delay of up to two years. Compounding this problem, the 3,200 union workers at the St. Louis Boeing plant where the F-47 will be built have overwhelmingly rejected a new contract, setting the stage for a cr…

Can Boeing Soar Again? What Its Comeback Could Mean for American Jobs and Confidence in the Skies

Boeing’s reputation has taken a nosedive in recent years, with safety scandals, plummeting stock and bad press. After fatal crashes in 2018, 2019 and 2025, and at least nine malfunction incidents in the first half of 2024, the plane manufacturer has a lot of work to do to rebuild trust with employees, authorities and the public. Are employees and travelers ready to forgive and forget? And what does it take to rebuild trust and reputation at this…

Boeing Downplays Impact of Potential Strike at St. Louis Fighter Jet Plant

Boeing CEO Robert “Kelly” Ortberg said that a potential strike involving approximately 3,200 workers at the company’s St.… The post Boeing Downplays Impact of Potential Strike at St. Louis Fighter Jet Plant appeared first on Air Data News.