Machinists Reject Latest Boeing Offer
64% of IAM union members voted Wednesday to reject the latest contract offer from Boeing, continuing a six-week long strike.
64% of IAM union members voted Wednesday to reject the latest contract offer from Boeing, continuing a six-week long strike.
The Boeing Company on Wednesday reported a whopping loss of over $6 billion in the third quarter as its CEO looks to reset.
The carrier currently has 14 777-300 freighters on firm order from Boeing, including five it committed to purchase in July.
After taking delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on Sept. 9, the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) began revenue flights with the new jet on Sunday.
Boeing and the Machinists reached a new tentative agreement Saturday following federal government intervention. A final vote is set for Wednesday.
According to reports on Twitter/X, the aircraft — registered as N834AA — was struck by a cargo container while taxiing to its gate.
Boeing’s striking machinists are not currently expected to be the target of job cuts by the company, according to reports.
Delta and Hawaiian still operate the Boeing 717, although both carriers plan to replace the type by the end of the decade.
The financially ailing aerospace giant announced sweeping changes to its commercial aircraft programs, including the 767 and previously-delayed 777X.
Air India has reportedly been identified as the airline behind a significant order for 85 Airbus jets, including 75 A320neo and 10 A350 aircraft.