Boeing has announced a $1 billion investment to establish a new 737 MAX final assembly line at its Everett, Washington, facility, significantly expanding production capacity as the manufacturer works to meet strong global demand and reduce its order backlog.

On January 29, 2025, a tragic mid-air collision took place near Washington, DC, involving an American Airlines regional flight and a US Army helicopter.

Speculation surrounding Boeing’s upcoming new midsize aircraft (NMA), widely rumoured to be the Boeing 797, has intensified following recent developments. The US aircraft giant has confirmed that this next-generation plane could be produced in northwest Washington. This news coincides with an important vote on a “historic contract offer,” set to be held in the coming days by labour union representatives.

Close Call at Washington (DCA): Delta Airbus A319 and USAF T-38 Jet in Near Miss

On March 11, 2025, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report shedding light on the events leading to the tragic mid-air collision over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., involving a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter and a Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet, operating as PSA Airlines Flight 5342.