Aerospace

Lufthansa and UFO agree on salary increases for cabin personnel

The German flag carrier Lufthansa and the UFO union have agreed to raise the salaries of cabin crew, here is the details

The German flag carrier Lufthansa and the UFO union have agreed to raise the salaries of 19,000 cabin crew members, the airline announced on Tuesday.

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The new collective pay agreement includes the following terms:

Basic monthly pay will be increased by 250 euros from 1 January 2023.
Basic monthly pay will be increased by an additional 2.5 percent from 1 July 2023.
The new collective agreements will remain in effect until at least December 31, 2023.

Since starting salaries for cabin staff will increase by more than 17%, the new union contract specifically benefits new hires. The highest-paid cabin crew members’ basic monthly pay will also increase by about 9%. In August of this year, Lufthansa and UFO agreed to five one-time payments totaling 1,200 euros to be made to all cabin crew members in light of the most recent changes in the cost of living.

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Additionally, the social partners have reached an agreement on a new collective terms-of-employment agreement that provides new and more adaptable part-time employment models for increased productivity, particularly during the peak summer travel season.

Aerospace

Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.