Boeing factory workers go on strike for the first time since 2008 after overwhelmingly rejecting a collective bargaining agreement
BoeingFactory workers went on strike after midnight Friday, halting production of the company’s best-selling aircraft, after the workforce overwhelmingly rejected a new labor contract. It is a costly development for the manufacturer, which has struggled to ramp up production and…
Historic steam locomotive “Big Boy” rolls through the Chicago area
The Big Boy train makes short stops in Illinois The world’s largest steam train rolls through Illinois and attracts a lot of attention. The order Union Pacific’s “Big Boy,” the world’s largest steam locomotive, visited the Chicago area on Monday….
SpaceX conducts historic first spacewalk with Polaris Dawn crew
Polaris Dawn commander Jared Isaacman emerges from SpaceX’s Dragon capsule during a spacewalk on September 12, 2024. SpaceX SpaceX conducted its first spacewalk in the early hours of Thursday morning – a historic first for a company. The highlight of…
Boeing threatens strike as workers vote on new collective agreement
On June 25, 2024, a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will be assembled at the Boeing Renton plant in Renton, Washington. Jennifer Buchanan | Afp | Getty Images Boeing Workers will vote on a new labor contract on Thursday, raising the…
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw fired for inappropriate relationship with employee
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw was fired from his tenure at the railroad company when it launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by its boss, who had an “inappropriate” relationship with his subordinate and his most senior lawyer. Shaw was…
Delta planes collide on taxiways at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport
Delta aircraft collides at Atlanta airport A collision between two Delta Air Lines planes was reported at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. SKYFOX 5 flew over the plane, and the tail of one of the planes appeared to have been torn…
Norfolk Southern investigates CEO Alan Shaw over workplace relationship
Alan Shaw, CEO, Norfolk Southern Scott Mlyn | CNBC Norfolk Southern The board is investigating allegations that CEO Alan Shaw had an inappropriate relationship at work, according to three people familiar with the matter. The company confirmed late Sunday night…
Eagles fans headed to the Brazilian tailgate event at PHL Airport before the season opener
Eagles party at PHL airport: Fans fly to see the Birds fly in Brazil Voem Eagles, Voem! Eagles fans flocked to Philadelphia International Airport to catch a flight to Brazil and be in time to see the Birds’ season opener…
MBTA introduces reduced fares for low-income passengers
Low-income residents who rely on public transportation can apply to participate in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s discount program starting Wednesday. Applicants simply need to indicate their income or eligibility/enrollment in other government subsidy programs when applying. Who can apply?…
Missing woman in Fort Myers: Remains of Arielle Valdes found after search
Authorities and volunteers searched for Arielle Valdes on land and at sea across the country. About five days after a North Fort Myers woman went jogging and never returned, sparking a nationwide search, friends and family had their worst nightmare…
