The FAA determined that the issue that led to the detached engine "is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design."

Although O'Connor disagreed with the DOJ's assertion that dismissing the case was in the public interest, he noted that "poor discretion may not be countered with judicial overreach." 

Beyond hunkering down in firefighting mode, it’s just as important that companies take a longer view of things.

The U.S. said Beijing will take steps to allow the Chinese facilities of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia BV to resume shipments, easing worries about chip shipments that threatened auto production.

In effect, the U.S. has now accepted a negotiating link between its own curbs on high-tech exports, like AI chips, and China’s rare earth controls.

Analysts said that the size of the 777-9 charge was disappointing, but that they were encouraged by the company’s overall direction.

Over 50 air traffic controller staffing shortages were reported at U.S. airports between October 24 and October 26.

The Brazilian company still faces a tariff impact of about $80 million this year, roughly equivalent to second quarter net income.

Boeing’s defense, space and security business accounts for more than one-third of the company’s revenue.

The U.S. economy appears to be in decent shape – but there could be some dark clouds massing on the horizon.