Several airlines are ready to resume flights in January 2025. To launch flights, insurance and reliable airspace protection are required; the cost of insuring one Boeing is $750 million.
Goldman Sachs predicts that the US stock market will grow by the end of 2024 after Trump's victory. The bank has identified key sectors for investment, including the chemical industry, automotive and defense sectors.
The Boeing union has approved a new labor agreement, ending a 7-week strike by 33,000 workers. The agreement provides for a 38% pay raise over four years.
Australia has supplied Ukraine with JDAM-ER planning bombs, which were withdrawn from the air force's inventory in 2021. The first use of these munitions by Ukrainian MiG-29s was recorded in March 2023.
China imposed sanctions on Skydio, banning the supply of critical components and batteries. The company is looking for new suppliers and has asked the Biden administration for help.
Boeing's largest union has rejected a tentative labor agreement and is continuing its strike. 64% of union members voted against a proposal to increase wages by 35% over four years without restoring the pension scheme.
Intelsat has confirmed the total loss of its 33e satellite due to an “anomaly”. The US Space Force is tracking about 20 fragments, and ExoAnalytic Solutions reports 57 pieces of space debris.
Nokia plans to cut about 2000 jobs in China as part of a cost-cutting program. This is part of the company's global plan to cut 14,000 employees due to the loss of its position in the Chinese market.
Airbus plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in its defense and space division due to a “challenging business environment. ” The cuts will affect 7% of the workforce, with specific positions to be determined after discussions with trade unions.
The Walgreens pharmacy chain announced the closure of 1,200 stores in the United States over three years due to financial problems. The company reported a quarterly loss of $3 billion due to acquisitions and litigation.
India plans to focus on space data processing and small satellite launches. The country aims to provide cost-effective services for sectors where high-quality data is a valuable resource.
Two Italian subcontractors have been accused of supplying components for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that do not meet safety requirements. The investigation was launched after Boeing claimed that the Italian contractor had improperly manufactured some parts.
The Pentagon has allocated $6. 9 billion to Boeing for the production of small-diameter bombs. The weapons will be delivered to Ukraine, Japan, and Bulgaria by the end of 2035.
NASA is deciding whether the Starliner astronauts will be able to return on their ship due to technical problems. It is possible to return to SpaceX early next year, which will extend the mission from 8 days to 8 months.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Belarusian companies, individuals and Lukashenka's plane as part of the sanctions regime for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine. The sanctions target defense companies, airlines, and individuals involved in the production of military resources for Russia.
NASA is discussing internal disagreements over the safety of the Boeing Starliner's return from the ISS. Problems with the engines and a helium leak have been detected, making it difficult to make a decision on the astronauts' return.
NASA has postponed the SpaceX flight to September due to problems with Boeing Starliner engines. Options for returning astronauts are being considered, including the use of a SpaceX capsule, which could delay their return until 2025.
Boeing has appointed Robert Ortberg as its new CEO, effective August 8. The company reported a loss of $1.4 billion in the second quarter due to safety and quality issues.
Boeing and Antonov sign a memorandum of understanding on potential cooperation in the production of drones in Ukraine. The agreement provides for training, logistics support, and repair of tactical UAVs for the Armed Forces, including ScanEagle.
The US plan to increase production of Patriot missiles in Japan is delayed due to a shortage of Boeing homing systems. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries could double production, but needs additional components and capacity expansion.
Former space agency leaders are in favor of extending the life of the International Space Station. Better to put it into orbit instead of derailing and destroying it.
On the 10th anniversary of the MH17 crash, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia's responsibility is inevitable and all those responsible for this and other Russian war crimes will be punished as 298 people, including 80 children, died when Russian killers shot down the passenger plane.
A United Airlines Boeing 757 lost a wheel during takeoff from Los Angeles airport, but landed safely in Denver with 179 passengers and 7 crew members unharmed.
SpaceX will launch 20 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket. This includes 13 satellites with Direct to Cell technology.
The U. S. Department of Justice will charge Boeing with fraud for failing to comply with an agreed anti-fraud program following fatal airplane crashes in 2018-2019.
Families of victims of two Boeing 737 Max crashes are demanding a штрафу 24. 8 billion fine from the company for "the largest corporate crime in US history"
NASA and Boeing are delaying the return of Starliner astronauts Bari Wilmore and Sunita Williams to Earth from June 22 to 26 due to a helium leak and engine problems that require further analysis.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov called on the world's leading defense companies and technology giants to invest in the production of weapons in Ukraine and create joint defense enterprises during the Asian security summit Shangri-La Dialogue.
Boeing and NASA teams are preparing to launch a new Starliner space capsule on June 5 after addressing an issue that delayed the first launch attempt on Saturday.
The launch of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft with two NASA astronauts on board was stopped less than four minutes before launch due to system problems.