Boeing will cut 17,000 jobs – 10% of its workforce – as the US plane maker deals with various issues across its business.
Chief executive Kelly Ortberg told staff in an email on Friday that the cuts will include executives, managers and employees.
He said the downsizing is necessary to “align with our financial reality” after an ongoing strike by 33,000 workers on America’s West Coast halted production of its 737 MAX, 767 and 777 jets.
The company said it will also delay the rollout of the new 777X plane to 2026 instead of 2025, and will stop building the cargo version of its 767 jet in 2027 after finishing current orders.
“While our business is facing near-term challenges, we are making important strategic decisions for our future and have a clear view on the work we must do to restore our company,” Mr Ortberg said.
The company had already imposed temporary furloughs, but Mr Ortberg said those will be suspended because of the impending lay-offs.
Boeing has lost more than $25bn (around £19bn) since the start of 2019, with the strike by workers having a direct effect on cash loss.
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Two days of talks with the workers union failed to produce a deal to curb the industrial action – which started on 14 September over pay.
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