Boeing has been reeling from a drop in demand for aircraft, as travel plunges amid the pandemic and worsens the pressure on the company, which was already in crisis…
More than 12,000 Boeing workers in the US are set to lose their jobs in the coming weeks, as cuts at the American aerospace giant take effect, the firm has announced.
Boeing announced plans to lay off almost 7,000 workers this week, as the coronavirus crisis continues to impact the aircraft manufacturer.
The reductions had been expected since Boeing revealed plans last month to cut its global workforce by 10% — or roughly 16,000 jobs.
Boeing said on Wednesday that 5,520 employees had been approved for voluntary layoff.
