Jim Farley is changing strategy to combat what he calls an ‘existential threat’ from China’s electric carmakers.
Chinese regulators said the firm failed to maintain professional skepticism for its work related to the country’s recent real-estate bust.
The latest partnership between the companies comes as self-driving cars are gaining traction.
New tools include apps that detect heat stress and clothing made with cooling fabrics.
The company’s largest union rejected a contract that called for a 25% pay increase, halting production of 737 jets.
The airline has said it could begin winding down operations as early as this weekend in anticipation of a strike.
