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US FAA issues ground stop advisory for Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines has been ground stopped by the US FAA due to an issue with its weight and balance system. The airline has requested the FAA to pause its mainline departures nationwide. Shares of Alaska Air Group have weakened following the advisory, with flights for SkyWest excluded.
Amid 737 turbulence, Boeing has a brand new headache & its not going away easy
Boeing’s largest union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, is still smarting over a 2014 deal that sacrificed pensions, locked in minimal raises and tied the hands of activists for a decade. Union leaders will demand a 40% pay raise over three or four years, emboldened by a resurgent US labor movement, a scarcity of qualified aerospace workers and pressure on Boeing to stabilize work in its factories.
Southwest flights resume after brief halt due to technical issue
The Dallas-based carrier said a vendor-supplied firewall went down Tuesday morning and connection to some operational data was "unexpectedly" lost, forcing it to temporarily pause all flights.
FAA says leaky faucets are a safety problem on Boeing 787s
Boeing advised airlines in November about the issue, which has been traced to an O-ring seal and described as a slow leak - about 8 ounces of water per hour. However, Boeing said the issue was limited to certain 787s while the FAA order would cover all of them. The FAA described the extra inspections as a temporary measure while the manufacturer redesigns the faucet modules.
Boeing temporarily halts deliveries of 787 Dreamliner jets -FAA
Boeing said in reviewing certification records it "discovered an analysis error by our supplier related to the 787 forward pressure bulkhead. We notified the FAA and have paused 787 deliveries while we complete the required analysis and documentation."
ET GBS 2023: Earlier, India was among fragile 5. Now, it is treated as anti-fragile, says PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi says India has convincingly shown the world how to convert calamities into opportunities. Citing success stories in infra building, aviation, and schemes such as DBT and Gati Shakti, he says the government’s focus has been on re-imagining and re-inventing every single element of governance. Edited excerpts from the speech
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World’s key workers threaten to hit economy where it will hurt
A surge in strikes and other labor protests is threatening industries all over the world, and especially the ones that involve moving goods, people and energy around. From railway and port workers in the US to natural-gas fields in Australia and truck drivers in Peru, employees are demanding a better deal as inflation eats into their wages.
Labour unrest disrupts supply chains from sky to sea
The first half of this year brought the additional uncertainty of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s strict Covid lockdowns. With the second half of 2022 just underway, there may yet be another culprit for supply stress — labour unrest.
Direct SpiceJet to remove our livery from its planes, says Jet Airways in letter to DGCA
In a letter to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on June 21, Jet Airways stated, "After the stoppage of our operations in 2019, several aircraft were returned to the lessors and then leased out to some Indian operators such as SpiceJet."
European shares retreat from pre-war levels as investors hit pause
The STOXX 600 closed at levels hit before the conflict on Tuesday after peace talks between Russia and Ukraine yielded the most tangible sign of progress toward negotiating an end to the war.
Airlines face headache over 'use-by' date on some jet parts as pandemic grounds fleets
In the highly regulated world of airplane maintenance, the frequency of many tasks is determined by the number of take-offs and landings or flight hours. But others, such as life vests and portable oxygen bottles, have a fixed schedule for replacement.
After Donald Trump setbacks, Kim Jong Un starts over with Joe Biden
Last year was a disaster for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He helplessly watched his country's already battered economy decay further amid pandemic border closures while brooding over the collapse of made-for-TV summits with former President Donald Trump that failed to lift crippling sanctions from his country.
Indian supply-chain sector pivots for profitability: ET-ILC Members
Most supply-chain firms have been able to cater to this capacity starting in August. In addition to capacity building, each of them is focused on building a USP that can differentiate them from the rest.
SIP inflows will remain steady in the coming months: Swarup Mohanty
Overall I do not see any panic in the market, says the CEO at Mirae Asset Mutual Fund.
When the virus passes, expect an equally sharp rebound in economic activity: Sajjid Z Chinoy
In 2008 we knew what the shock was and how to respond, says chief India economist, JP Morgan
Dollar rise of no benefit to exporters as exports halt due to Covid-19: EEPC India
Exporters are expecting immediate relief from the Reserve Bank of India and the government.
As coronavirus spooks global markets, China shares trim losses, yuan strengthens
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index ended 1.2% lower, while the CSI300 shed 1.4%, after having dropped as much as 4.2% and 4.7%, respectively.
Jet Airways grounded, international fares take to the sky
Fares on Mumbai-New York route jumped up to 157% between March and June.
Record-breaking Chelsea surge nine points clear
SOCCER-ENGLAND:Record-breaking Chelsea surge nine points clear
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Record-breaking Chelsea surge nine points clear
SOCCER-ENGLAND/ (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Soccer-Record-breaking Chelsea surge nine points clear
Jet-lagged Real ready for Club World challenge
SOCCER-CLUB-REA:Jet-lagged Real ready for Club World challenge
Soccer-Jet-lagged Real ready for Club World challenge
SOCCER-CLUB-REA/:Soccer-Jet-lagged Real ready for Club World challenge
Chaos as Chelsea signal intent with win at Man City
SOCCER-ENGLAND:Chaos as Chelsea signal intent with win at Man City
SC asks Centre, states to give details of expenses on security
SC today asked the Centre, all states and UTs to furnish details of expenses incurred on providing security to various categories of persons.
Clashes in Athens as Greek PM seeks EU debt help
Greece approved new spending cuts & taxes on Friday aimed at defusing the country's debt crisis, while protesters opposed. Greece fin crisis | In Pics: Clashes in Greece
Mid-term Review of the Annual Statement on Monetary Policy for the 2008-09
During the first quarter of 2008-09, real GDP growth was 7.9 per cent as against 9.2 per cent a year ago. The end-August 2008 release of national income aggregates by the Central Statistical Organisation.
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