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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…

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 Seeks to Line Up Billions in Financing as Strike Goes On

The aerospace giant said it could raise as much as $25 billion in debt or equity over the next three years, including a $10 billion…

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

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…

Southwest Airlines Lays Out Changes and New Offerings

The move came after the hedge fund Elliott Management, which has more than 10 percent of the airline’s shares, called for cost containment and better…

Boeing Says It Has Made Its ‘Best and Final’ Offer to Striking Workers

The proposal includes raises of 30 percent over the four-year contract, up from a 25 percent offer, but it’s unclear whether it will satisfy workers.

Boeing to Begin Temporary Layoffs Because of Strike

The aerospace giant said it would temporarily lay off tens of thousands of employees to stem losses from a walkout by the machinists’ union.

Alaska Airlines Chief Plans More Routes After a Deal With Hawaiian

The airline’s chief executive, Ben Minicucci, said in an interview that closing its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines would allow it to expand, including on international…

Alaska Airlines Can Merge With Hawaiian Airlines, U.S. Says

The airlines agreed to maintain some routes and meet other conditions to secure the Transportation Department’s approval of their merger.