easyJet shareholders back Apollo's takeover, leaving court and regulatory approval. Boeing cuts about 2,500 commercial jobs as 737 output lags. Spain's first general strike in 14 years forces flight cancellations nationwide.
Spain's first general strike in 14 years cancelled 234 flights by mid-morning on November 11, about 5 per cent of the schedule, far fewer than minimum service rules allowed. Unions struck over housing and wages 18 days before a national election.
EasyJet shareholders approved Apollo's £5.7bn takeover, with 97 per cent of shares voted backing the scheme. The airline suspended votes on almost a third of its shares to protect compliance with EU ownership rules, which remain the deal's most sensitive test.
Boeing will cut about 5 per cent of its commercial aircraft workforce, roughly 2,500 jobs, after delaying the increase in 737 output to 2027 and holding 787 production at eight a month. Its commercial backlog stands at a record $612bn.
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