Aviation

British Airways cancels 1,500 further flights.

Most British Airways passengers may be affected for the summer vacation because the carrier has cancelled some of the scheduled routes, affecting almost 10,300 flights. Because to the continuous crew shortage and strike, the airline is unable to provide planned flight services to passengers. Delta Airlines, based in the United States, is also affected. The majority of the airline operates with full services, although British Airways is currently cancelling important services from Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Although BA will mostly restrict routes with multiple daily flights, over 100,000 travelers planning to visit popular vacation destinations like as Malaga, Palma, and Faro may be affected.

1,000 BA flights will be cancelled at Heathrow and Gatwick alone during the next two weeks. The airline has advised customers to visit the carrier’s website for more information on flight cancellations and refund procedures.

We're experiencing high call volumes due to current disruption. We'll contact you if your flight has been cancelled. To check the status of your flight go to https://t.co/2Ty8CEO0Dq or if you would like to refund/rebook, please log in to your booking online #BritishAirways
— British Airways (@British_Airways) July 6, 2022

London:

British Airways on Wednesday axed another 10,300 short-haul flights through the end of October, with the aviation sector battling staff shortages and booming demand as the pandemic recedes.

“The whole aviation industry continues to face into significant challenges and we’re completely focussed on building resilience into our operation to give customers the certainty they deserve,” the airline said in a statement, having already announced hundreds of flight cancellations this summer.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”