Tens of thousands of picketing machinists dig in as plane maker reels from latest crisis
Without US support, analysts believe the Israeli air force will struggle to mount a successful operation
Tehran claims success but early Israeli assessment suggests attack caused few hits and no casualties
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First vessel of new Zhou class was being prepared for sea trials
Global airlines look to new fuels and radical designs to offset rising carbon emissions
Lords committee says mooted boost in defence spending ‘may not be enough’
Supplier Spirit AeroSystems will begin furloughs in three weeks if a strike at its largest customer continues
The country has increased spending on arms dramatically but remains a laggard in domestic production
Company says improved pay and retirement terms represent ‘best and final’ proposal
Chief executive says new partners needed if EU constellation project fails to reach agreement
Andrius Kubilius, named as the bloc’s first military head, says western Europe must prepare for Russian attacks
Clock is ticking in search for buyers of 163-year-old Belfast landmark and three other works across UK
We must develop now what we need to be ready to fight in the future
Ted Colbert is out after years of losses and a space capsule debacle that stranded two astronauts
Co-operation would be part of wider western ‘de-risking’ because of security fears over Chinese products
Partnership with state utility ČEZ could prove key test of whether technology can live up to potential
Manufacturer is considering temporary furloughs in response to a strike that threatens its recovery
The case against the company is that operational problems will persist despite its insistence better days are just around the corner
Chief financial officer Brian West tells investors the labour dispute will delay goal to reach 737 Max production target on time
Company under pressure to sweeten offer as analysts say a long stoppage could hit its credit rating
The UK aircraft engine manufacturer is starting to live up to its distinguished name
Industrial action by production workers would have piled new problems on struggling aerospace manufacturer
Reaction Engines needs new investment after losses deepen
As the aerospace giant’s woes mount analysts ask whether it should exit a small but prominent business unit
