PR exec with airline background says FAA waited to long to ground Max 8’s Evan Jones March 18, 2019 1 minute read Among those paying close attention to the grounding of those Boeing airplanes after two of them crashed in recent months: public relations executive Tom Becher, who used to handle PR for the former Northwest Airlines. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: A Taste of Diversity is a timely fundraiser for local organizationNext: Kaine visits with Venezuelan refugees in Columbia Related Stories USA Cycling Mountain Biking Championships adds another year – back in Roanoke Valley for 2027 Gene Marrano June 15, 2026 More than just the name of a high school – who was Colonel William Fleming? Gene Marrano June 15, 2026 Virginia Tech expert offers tips to support drought-stressed lawns Web Staff June 15, 2026