The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aerospace company Boeing have defended their oversight of the 737 Max aircraft, which has been involved in two crashes.
Boeing has unveiled software upgrades and more pilot training, while federal transportation officials promised better scrutiny during testimony on Capitol Hill.
Harry Horton reports from Capitol Hill:
Disney settles suit over women's pay for $43 million
Walt Disney has agreed to pay $43.3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its female employees in California earned $150 million less than their male counterparts over an eight-year period, the plaintiffs' lawyers said in a statement on Monday.
Etihad Airways adds ten new destinations for 2025
UAE carrier Etihad Airways is set to introduce ten new destinations starting in 2025, expanding its global presence as it brings tens of thousands of new visitors to the capital.
Trump pledges new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday pledged a 25 per cent tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada from his first day in office, and an additional 10 per cent tariff on goods from China, citing illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs.
UAE and Bahrain finalise ICV programmes procedures
The UAE and Bahrain have finalised the procedures required to implement an MoU, signed last January, that fosters cooperation between the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme and Bahrain’s Value Programme in Industry, known as Takamul.
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