Tag: Aerospace and defense industry
Boeing Begins Furloughing Employees Amid Strike Concerns
Boeing is taking action to preserve cash amidst an ongoing machinist strike by temporarily furloughing thousands of U.S. executives, managers, and staff. The furloughs will impact tens of thousands of
DetailIntuitive Machines Stock Surges Following NASA Moon Satellite Contract Revision
Intuitive Machines’ stock saw a significant increase in early trading following NASA’s award of a major contract to the company to develop moon data satellites. The contract, valued at up
DetailAlaska and Hawaiian Airlines Merger Receives Approval from Department of Transportation (DOT)
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have received approval for their $1.9 billion merger from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The merger agreement, which had previously cleared the U.S. Justice Department’s
DetailSpaceX Starlink Secures Contracts with 2,500 Aircraft for Satellite Internet Services
SpaceX has significantly increased its backlog of Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi orders following a recent deal with United Airlines. Nick Galano, SpaceX director of Starlink aviation sales and partnerships, announced that
DetailBoeing implements hiring freeze and cost cuts amid strike challenges
Boeing has announced significant cost-cutting measures in response to a strike by over 30,000 factory workers. The company will implement a hiring freeze, halt nonessential staff travel, and reduce supplier
DetailSpaceX Makes History with First Spacewalk by Polaris Dawn Crew
SpaceX successfully completed its first spacewalk, marking a historic milestone for the private company. The spacewalk was part of the Polaris Dawn mission, where civilians Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis
DetailBoeing workers vote on new contract renegotiation amid strike threat
Boeing workers are currently voting on a new labor contract that could potentially lead to a strike, risking the struggling plane-maker’s recovery, according to the company’s CEO. The tentative agreement,
DetailAircraft production at risk as strike threatens recovery
Boeing CFO Brian West expressed concerns about the impact of a labor strike that commenced after workers rejected a new contract and walked off the job. The strike is expected
DetailUnited Airlines partners with SpaceX to provide complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink tech
United Airlines announced on Friday that they will be offering free inflight Wi-Fi from SpaceX’s Starlink on their fleet of jetliners. This partnership marks a significant move in the airline
DetailAirbus Ventures Announces $155 Million Fund for Deep Tech and Space Technologies
Airbus Ventures has secured a $155 million fund aimed at investing in the space industry and other deep tech startups. The fund, named “Fund-Y,” is focused on early-stage companies that
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