Major changes to Boeing 737s may be sought

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The NTSB could ask Boeing to make further changes to its 737 jets, changes that could cost between $60 million and $100 million, a conservative estimate for U.S. planes only. The report is a draft report, and as such, the NTSB, the FAA and Boeing all are not commenting until the final report comes out. The draft gives everyone in the industry time to think about the possible recommendations for the almost 3,000 737s that are flying. Also, the NTSB doesn't have the authority to enforce a recommendation, but the FAA, more often than not, recommends compliance with Board recommendations.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Jet Aircraft, General, Safety and security measures, Investigations, Jet aircraft, United States. National Transportation Safety Board

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Boeing cancels some 737 output, cites weak orders

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Reversing a decision of only four months ago, Boeing will cut its production worker jobs by possibly 600 more than cutbacks just announced. These would come in Long Beach, California, where the company had just begun ramped up production of 737s. The Asian crisis is hitting even the narrow-bodied planes harder than Boeing anticipated. Company officials hope the 600 cuts can be minimized by winning overhaul orders on older planes. Jobs of those working on 717s will not be affected.

Labor force information, Commercial Aircraft, Human resource management

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Mobil reaches preliminary agreement to pay $45 million in U.S. royalty case

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Mobil Corp. has agreed in principle to pay $45 million to resolve civil allegations that it regularly and deliberately shortchanged the US on royalty payments. In making this declaration the company broke ranks with other oil companies. If the company and federal authorities are able to reach an agreement it will mark the first such agreement involving high profile federal cases.

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Agreed to pay $45 mil to resolve civil allegations it shortchanged US on rolalty payments

Legal issues & crime, Petroleum, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Legal/Government Regulation, Mobil Corp., Article

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