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The kudzu of global business languages

A call for companies to require English of all their employees seems insensitive – and unnecessary.
Russian, French, Italian jobs hang on Sukhoi Superjet crash probe

No survivors have been found at the crash site of the Russian Sukhoi Superjet in Indonesia. A key question: Was it pilot error or equipment malfunction?
From DARPA to Google, the search for sources of innovation

Regina Dugan, the head of the Pentagon's research arm, is going to Google. What her move means in the global race for innovation.
Boeing 737 MAX to be built in Renton, Wash.

Machinist Union officials told a news conference Wednesday in Seattle the Boeing 737 deal includes a four-year contract extension.
AMR: What does Chapter 11 bankruptcy mean for American Airlines fliers?

American Airline parent corporation, AMR Corp., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday. With peak travel season just around the corner, experts are split over what it could mean.
Qantas flights: Why the Australia airline abruptly grounded all flights

Qantas Airways grounded all flights Saturday, stranding thousands of passengers, including 17 world leaders. What's behind the Qantas labor union dispute?
787 Dreamliner to be delivered by Boeing after years of delays

787 Dreamliner: The first one goes to Japan's All Nippon Airways, which has been printing the 787 logo and "We Fly 1st" on its business cards for years.
Stock market: Stocks mostly down after biggest day of the year

Stock market was down early Wednesday afternoon, with the traders worried about the US debt limit. Still, Tuesday's strong gains left the three major indexes of the stock market in positive territory for the month.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/24
In Pictures: Paris Air Show 2011
Greek debt crisis is a European problem – with a political solution

If Greece goes bankrupt, what lies ahead is an economic and political crisis worse than that of 2008. Solutions exist. Europe is in dire need of the political courage to implement them.
Air France black box: Were the Air France Flight 447 pilots at fault for crash?

Air France black box: Air France Flight 447 was brought down by a combination of faulty speed sensors and confusion in the cockpit, according to a preliminary analysis by French investigators.
Air France Flight 447 wreckage (but no black box) found in Atlantic

Air France Flight 447 plunged into the ocean en route from Rio to Paris, killing all 228 passengers and crew. The latest search found a section of the aircraft, including bodies, and raised hopes that the black boxes will be found to explain what happened.
Boeing 747-8 attracts thousands for maiden flight

Boeing 747-8: Boeing preps to launch its newest 747 plane. The Boeing 747-8 took its maiden flight with thousands in attendance cheering on the largest passenger 747 yet.
747-8 Intercontinental ready for primetime

747-8 Intercontinental: Boeing's biggest plane ever is the 747-8 Intercontinental. The Chicago-based company debuted the 747-8 Intercontinental to unexpectedly slow sales.
Iran plane crash latest to afflict aging fleet

The Iran plane crash that killed 77 Sunday involved an aircraft bought second-hand 37 years ago, not uncommon in a fleet further hobbled by poor maintenance and a shortage of US-made spare parts.
Continental Airlines and Texas mechanic found guilty for Concorde crash

Concorde crash: A French court has found Continental Airlines and one of their mechanics to be guilty of manslaughter.
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Airbus A320 will attempt to stave off competition until 2025

Airbus A320 fleet will not be replaced before 2025, despite increased competition. Airbus says it's working on larger versions of the Airbus A320 jetliner.
France opens sensitive question: who should attend Nobel ceremony honoring Liu Xiaobo

A Foreign Ministry official told the Monitor that a meeting in Brussels will center on whether it is appropriate to attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony honoring jailed laureate Liu Xiaobo, and, if so, who exactly should go.
New energy: climate change and sustainability shape a new era

A new energy revolution – similar to shifts from wood to coal to oil – is inevitable as climate change and oil scarcity drive a global search for sustainability in power production. But even the promise of renewable energy holds drawbacks.
Airbus A380 fleet grounded after Qantas jet engine blowout

Airbus A380 airliners have been grounded by the Australian airline after an engine blowout Thursday that prompted an emergency landing in Singapore with 459 people aboard.
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UK austerity budget to trim defense spending

The quest for large savings should focus on the Ministry of Defense's procurement division, whose performance since the 1960s has been dire.
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Farnborough International Air Show: Supersonic car, anti-aircraft laser debut

The supersonic car 'Bloodhound' was unveiled Monday at the Farnborough International Air Show in Britain. Up in the air, the forthcoming Boeing Dreamliner 787 and the Airbus A400M grabbed eyes.
Obama touts bright spot in the US economy: rising US exports

US exports are running 17 percent ahead of the same point last year. Looking beyond the troubled US jobs picture, President Obama says, 'This is where American jobs will be tomorrow.'