‘No Smoking’ Sign on Planes Won’t Need Off Switch After FAA Rule Change
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‘No Smoking’ Sign on Planes Won’t Need Off Switch After FAA Rule Change

The Federal Aviation Administration did away with a rule that had required an off switch for the sign even though smoking on U.S. flights ended years ago.
Boeing Union Says It Will Vote on New Proposal to End Strike
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Boeing Union Says It Will Vote on New Proposal to End Strike

The machinists union that represents more than 33,000 workers said that the deal includes raises of 35 percent over the four-year life of the contract.
Boeing Will Cut 17,000 Jobs in Bid to Slash Costs
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Boeing Will Cut 17,000 Jobs in Bid to Slash Costs

A new chief executive is restructuring the aerospace manufacturer, which has been losing money for several years while struggling to improve production quality.
Boeing Labor Talks Stall as Strike Nears One-Month Mark
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Boeing Labor Talks Stall as Strike Nears One-Month Mark

The aerospace manufacturer withdrew its latest offer to a union whose more than 33,000 members went on strike last month, and both sides exchanged blame for the breakdown.