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Boeing to take weeks to resume production of planes after strike

Airline customers have grown increasingly upset over delays in getting new planes from Boeing - delays that started long before 33,000 machinists went on strike on 13 September.

Business

Boeing factory workers vote to end their seven-week strike

The move clears the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed cash.

Business

Boeing factory workers to vote on deal that could end strike

In its latest proposed contract, Boeing is offering pay raises of 38% over four years, as well as ratification and productivity bonuses.

Business

Irishman Colm McLoughlin who put Dubai Duty Free on the map dies

Colm McLoughlin, the Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant.

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Business

Boeing workers vote to continue strike as group reveals massive loss

The standoff comes during an already challenging year for Boeing, which became the focus of multiple federal investigations after a door panel blew off a 737 Max plane during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.

Business

Boeing suffers further blow as satellite explodes in space

The latest incident comes as Boeing awaits the results of vote by striking workers and is expected to report a big loss in results for its third quarter.

Lebanon

Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines keeps flying despite conflict

MEA, the only airline still flying from Beirut, conducts daily risk assessments to ensure safety and has received assurances from Israel that civilian operations won’t be targeted.

Europe News

Externalising migration does not work, says liberal MEP Al-Sahlani

Outsourcing the management of migration is not the direction to go, according to the liberal MEP from Sweden.

Moments

Extreme day trippers on how to take 24-hour trips abroad

Short-haul flights are highly polluting but that doesn’t stop these bargain hunters.

Moments

Could first class flights soon be a thing of the past?

While numerous airlines are saying goodbye to first class, some - especially in Europe - are investing more heavily than ever into the luxury cabins.

Business

Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in defence and space unit

The European firm is suffering from disrupted supply chains, rapid changes in warfare, and increasing budget constraints.

Moments

How to avoid the flu on a flight, according to cabin crew

A long-haul flight attendant on where germs are hiding and why COVID masks are still a good idea.

Earth News

Could slower flights cut the climate impact of aviation?

Current policies leave the aviation industry seriously off track in meeting its climate pledges.

USA

US remembers lives lost in 11 September terror attacks 23 years later

On 11 September 2001 — a date that falls at the height of the US presidential election period every four years — four hijacked planes killed nearly 3,000 people.

Earth News

‘Irresponsible climate policy’: Sweden plans to scrap aviation tax

The decision by the country’s right-wing coalition government has caused outrage among environmentalists.

Europe News

Plane crashes into sea during air show in France

The body of a man has been recovered after the aircraft plunged into the sea during a WWII commemorative air show.

Moments

Explained: The raw-dogging flights trend and why it’s bad for you

Baffled by the new travel trend on planes? We spoke to a psychologist for some insights into the male psyche.

Travel News

European airline launches €499 all-you-can-fly annual subscription

Wizz Air’s new offering has created a lot of hubbub in the aviation industry - but it’s important to read the small print before signing up.

Europe News

Ukraine's Zelenskyy unveils newly arrived F-16 fighter jets

The US-made F-16 is an iconic fighter jet that’s been the frontline combat plane of choice for the NATO alliance and numerous air forces worldwide for 50 years.

Business

Delta CEO says airline facing €461m in costs from global tech outage

Delta CEO says airline is facing $500 million (€461m) in costs from global tech outage.