ReutersDan Catchpole

Boeing, union pause contract talks for ~1,600 former Spirit AeroSystems engineers amid acquisition

Reuters reports: Labor officials said on Wednesday that contract talks with Boeing covering the future of roughly 1,600 white-collar union members at fuselage supplier Spirit AeroSystems after its acquisition by the planemaker had been paused until January 5.

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FlightGlobalHoward Hardee

Trump administration unveils 10-year, 40-recommendation strategy to advance US advanced air mobility (air taxi) sector

By FlightGlobal: The Trump administration has released a strategy for developing the USA's advanced air mobility sector, outlining 40 recommendations to support air taxi operations over the next decade.

2025-12-17T17:10:04.199195-08:00
Ryanair

Ryanair to open fifth Moroccan base in Rabat with $200M investment, 2 aircraft and 20 routes

By Ryanair: 2 BASED AIRCRAFT, US$200M INVESTMENT AND 20 ROUTES (7 NEW) Ryanair, Morocco’s No.1 airline, today (Dec 17)announced the opening of its new 2-aircraft base (US$200m invest) in Rabat from April ’26, with 20 exciting routes (incl.

2025-12-17T08:29:51.145951-08:00
CNBCLeslie Josephs

Delta president Glen Hauenstein, who helped turn airline into industry profit leader, to retire in February

By CNBC: Delta's president, Glen Hauenstein, who helped turn Delta into the country's premium-travel leader, is retiring after 20 years.

2025-12-17T13:27:28.269923-08:00
Airline EconomicsCalum Wilson

Southwest to partner with Turkish Airlines to offer single‑ticket transatlantic journeys via Istanbul in New Year

By Airline Economics: The partnership will offer travellers single-ticket, transatlantic journeys between the US and Istanbul, unlocking onward connections across both carriers' networks.

2025-12-17T08:51:39.912788-08:00
BloombergSonja Wind

Lufthansa to Operate Dreamliners with Business-Class Seats Blocked for Months While Awaiting U.S. Approval

By Bloomberg: Deutsche Lufthansa AG will face several more months of flying its new Boeing Co. Dreamliner aircrafts with most business-class seats blocked as it waits for US approvals, Handelsblatt reported.

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