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Boeing 737 Max nears return after EU regulators directive

The Boeing 737 Max could be cleared to fly again within weeks after European regulators published a proposed airworthiness directive. The aircraft has been grounded for nearly two years after deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.

Switzerland

WTO says EU can put tariffs on $4 billion of US goods

The EU would prefer the US drops tariffs imposed on the bloc's exports last year rather than immediately slap the US with tariffs, a top EU official said following the ruling.

World News

Chief astronaut swaps space trip for daughter's wedding

Veteran astronaut Christopher Ferguson has swapped a trip to space to make sure he can make his daughter's wedding

World News

Boeing confirms it will stop making jumbo jets from 2022

The company said the 747, which was launched in the 1970s and revolutionised air travel thanks to its 400-seat capacity, would be phased out by 2022.

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Netherlands

Boeing refuses to play ball as Dutch MPs reopen earlier 737 crash case

Two recent accidents involving the 737 Max have led lawmakers in the Netherlands to open a new inquiry into a 2009 disaster that killed nine.

Iran

Ukraine plane did not radio for help before it crashed

Iran has refused to hand over the black box to the plane's manufacturer, Boeing

World News

Boeing fires CEO 'to restore confidence' amid 737 MAX crisis

Current chairman, David Calhoun, will replace him.

USA

Boeing space capsule returns to Earth after aborted mission

Barely half an hour after lanching from Cape Canaveral on Friday, the Starliner ended up in the wrong orbit.

USA

Boeing to suspend production of 737 Max in January after fatal crashes

The company said it did not expect to have any layoffs.

USA

Boeing hopes regulator will approve revised 737 MAX jets in December

Boeing hopes to have its 737 MAX jets, grounded since March, back flying soon.

USA

13 Boeing 737 NG aircraft grounded after checks

The groundings by Southwest Airlines and Gol Linhas Aereas come after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration told aircraft operators last week to inspect 165 Boeing 737 NG airliners for structural cracks.

Economy

France vows sanctions if US imposes tariffs on wine, cheese

France vows sanctions if US imposes tariffs on wine, cheese

Ireland

Norwegian Air suspends flights between Ireland and North America

Passengers flying from September 15, 2019 will be forced to find new flights, as the airline cancels six routes operated from Dublin, Cork and Shannon to the United States and Canada.

Business

Ryanair profit down, says growth plans could be hit further by MAX delays and Brexit

Europe's largest low-cost carrier reported post-tax profit down 21% year on year at 243 million euros.

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Business

Ryanair to cut flights after Boeing 737 Max delays

In a stark holiday warning Ryanair has cut its summer flights. Europe's largest budget airline blames possible further delays in deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX planes.

World News

Ryanair plans short term cuts after 737 Max grounding

Ryanair will review underperforming routes with airports to plan cuts for underperforming routes after the 737 MAX remains grounded.

Canada

Air Canada flight hit by turbulence, 35 people suffer minor injuries

An Air Canada flight bound for Sydney was diverted to Hawaii on Thursday after experiencing severe turbulence. 35 people suffered minor injuries.

USA

FAA finds potential flaw in Boeing 737 Max software updates

The software update was supposed to improve safety after the jets were grounded worldwide following two fatal crashes.

USA

New risk found in Boeing 737 could ground plane for longer

US regulators say they have identified a new risk to the Boeing 737 MAX model, which could keep the plane grounded for longer.