CNN reports on statements made by James Hayes regarding Boeing's manufacturing of B-52s at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.

The entities involved

• Edwards Air Force Base →

  US Air Force base near Lancaster, California, United States (founded 1935)

  • Boeing provides weapon systems officers and pilots for operations at Edwards Air Force Base, with Alexander Davis being from Lancaster.Mon 06:43
  • B-52 test flights were conducted at Edwards Air Force Base on June 16, 2026.Mon 04:41
• Southern California →

  geographic and cultural region

  • HNTB was recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal, which noted its service to Southern California communities, its roots in Pasadena, and its leadership structure.Mon 14:08
  • El Niño drives sea level rise and coastal erosion in Southern California.Mon 12:57
• Boeing →

  American global aerospace and defense corporation

  • The FAA certified the MAX-7 after technical issues, while Southwest Airlines is modernizing its fleet with upgraded 737s.Mon 17:19
  • United and Southwest are refusing new 737 MAX planes, and the FAA is investigating a software glitch issue.Mon 17:19

Related events

• Edwards Air Force Base hosts B-52 bomber operations, and a crash investigation is underway involving safety review.Jun 22
• Boeing is currently involved in the production of various aircraft and defense products.Jun 16
• A B-52H crash occurred near Kamenka village on June 16, involving Boeing employees.Jun 16
• Testing for a radar modernization program and a B-52 crash involving company employees occurred at Edwards Air Force Base on June 15, 2026.Jun 16
• Testing of new radar systems is underway on B-52 bombers at Edwards Air Force Base, which is located near Los Angeles.Jun 16