Last updated: Monday, 22 February 2010

Aerospace & Defence News

Lufthansa labels pilot strike a ‘disgrace’

A planned four-day strike by Lufthansa pilots has been labelled “entirely inappropriate” by Germany’s national airline.

BAE announces job losses

BAE systems, one of the UK’s largest defence and aerospace companies, has announced it has begun consultations with staff over potential job losses.

No man on the Moon as Obama removes NASA funding

US President Barack Obama pledges a number of money-saving exercises in his 2011 Budget Request, which includes the cancellation of NASA’s planned Moon landing.

76% of flyers agree to a ‘Fat Tax’ says Skyscanner

A new survey from flight search engine Skyscanner says that 76% of travellers believe that airlines should charge obese people a ‘Fat Tax’ reigniting the debate.

Air New Zealand offers economy class beds

Air New Zealand has transformed its Boeing 777-300 cabins to include fully-flat ‘Skycouch’ beds in economy class – “just keep your clothes on thanks!”

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United places order for 50 new planes

Reduce luggage weight limits say baggage handlers