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Airlines eye push to pay controllers during future shutdowns
Airlines for America (A4A), representing major U.S. carriers, will urge Congress to permanently prevent aviation disruptions during government shutdowns by ensuring pay for air traffic controllers and key Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) staff. In a Senate hearing, A4A CEO Chris Sununu will cite the recent 43-day shutdown that disrupted 6m passengers and 50,000 flights, calling…
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Google boss: ‘No company immune’ if AI bubble bursts
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has told the BBC that every company would be affected if the AI bubble were to burst. Pichai said the growth of artificial intelligence investment had been an “extraordinary moment”, but there was some “irrationality” in the current AI boom. Asked whether Google would be immune to the impact of the…
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Ford opens new headquarters
Ford Motor Company has officially opened its new world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, moving from the Glass House to a larger facility. The new headquarters spans 2.1m square feet, more than double the size of the previous building. CEO Jim Dobleski said: “It is a major game changer for us,” as he highlighted a focus…
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Boeing workers end 101-day strike
Striking workers at Boeing Defense’s St. Louis-area facilities have approved the company’s latest contract offer, ending a 101-day strike that disrupted production. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837, representing about 3,200 members, sought better bonuses and retirement contributions. Boeing’s revised offer included a cash incentive increase to $6,000, despite a…
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Amazon faces lawsuit over disability policies
Amazon is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that its absence policy discriminates against warehouse employees with disabilities. The complaint, led by Cayla Lyster, claims that Amazon docks unpaid time off for employees seeking accommodations and threatens termination for excessive absences. Lyster, who has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, described what she said was a “punitive absence…
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U.S. air traffic controllers urged to return to work
US President Donald Trump has urged air traffic controllers to return to work amid escalating flight cancellations. Staffing shortages during the government shutdown have led to 20% to 40% of controllers absent at major airports. In a social media post, Trump threatened to penalize those who do not comply while promising $10,000 bonuses for dedicated…
