Today Boeing Co. announced more than 12,000 job cuts due to downturns in the airline industry due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
A worker walks outside of a Boeing Co. facility in Everett, Washington, U.S., on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The company announced cuts to more than 12,000 jobs due to downturns in the airline industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergA worker is seen outside of a Boeing Co. facility in Everett, Washington, U.S., on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The company announced cuts to more than 12,000 jobs due to downturns in the airline industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergA worker walks outside of a Boeing Co. facility in Everett, Washington, U.S., on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The company announced cuts to more than 12,000 jobs due to downturns in the airline industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergA jetliner sits parked at a Boeing Co. facility in Everett, Washington, U.S., on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The company announced cuts to more than 12,000 jobs due to downturns in the airline industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg