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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is experiencing another leadership change as Administrator Michael Whitaker announced his departure on December 12th. Whitaker, who assumed the role in October 2023, will step …
FAA Administrator Whitaker to Step Down as Trump Takes Office Read More
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that Boeing has not yet resumed production of 737 MAX airplanes following a recent machinists strike, Reuters reported last week. However, the company …
FAA Head Says Boeing’s 737 Production Remains Paused Post-Strike Read More
Airbus announced a reduction of over 2,000 jobs in its Defense and Space division, representing roughly 5% of its workforce. This news comes after the European aerospace giant faced heavy …
Airbus Trims Defense and Space Jobs by 2,000 Read More
Boeing, the U.S. aerospace giant, announced significant job cuts on Monday, impacting thousands of workers across several states. The company will lay off over 2,500 employees in Washington, Oregon, South …
Boeing to Cut Over 2,500 Jobs as Major Layoff Plan Takes Shape Read More
Boeing’s grueling seven-week strike by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) finally came to a close after union members voted 59% in favor of a new contract …
Boeing Strike Ends After Workers Approve New Contract Read More Boeing’s unionized workforce will vote on November 4 on an enhanced contract offer that could end their seven-week strike, which has halted production of key aircraft models and added strain …
Boeing Machinists to Vote on Revised Contract Offer on Monday Read More
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A four-week strike by machinists at Textron Aviation has taken a significant toll on the company’s third-quarter financial performance. The labor action, which began on September 23rd and concluded on …
Machinists’ Strike Hits Textron Aviation’s Bottom Line Read More
Boeing’s ongoing strike took another significant turn on Wednesday as factory workers overwhelmingly rejected the company’s latest contract offer. This decision, which marks a major setback for new CEO Kelly …
Boeing Strike Continues as Workers Reject Contract Offer Read More Boeing’s machinists in the Puget Sound area are set to go on strike after overwhelmingly rejecting a new four-year employment contract. The decision follows a union vote on September …
Boeing Machinists Reject Contract Offer and Vote to Strike Read More