美联航遭遇技术故障！ 美国联合航空公司（美联航）当地时间周三表示，因技术问题，公司的主线航班在美国多个主要机场停 飞。记者发稿时，正处美股夜盘交易时段，该公司股价跳水，迅速从上涨1.22%转为下跌0.84%。 值得关注的是，美联航近期已发生多起故障。近日，美联航一架787客机起飞后，飞机发动机出现故 障。涉事客机当时载有219名乘客和11名机组人员。 在美股市场上，年初以来，美联航的股价累计下跌超8%，大幅跑输美股三大指数。其间，道指累计上 涨3.88%，纳指涨近10%，标普500指数涨近8%。 飞机制造商波音也麻烦不断。因组装工人4日凌晨开始罢工，美国波音军机组装业务面临停工。股价方 面，波音去年大跌超32%，今年年初至今上涨27%。 美联航停飞 当地时间周三，美国联合航空公司发布声明称："由于技术问题，联合航空的主线航班在各机场停飞。 预计今晚将出现更多航班延误，我们正在解决这一问题。" 据外媒报道，在华盛顿，一位联合航空的飞行员告诉被困在停机坪上的乘客，这一技术故障影响了所有 航班。另有消息称，联合航空的飞行员在使用系统计算飞机重量和平衡时遇到了困难。 根据美国联邦航空管理局周三晚间发布的信息，包括丹佛 ...

Core Viewpoint - United Airlines is facing significant operational disruptions due to technical issues, leading to flight cancellations and delays, which have negatively impacted its stock performance compared to major indices [1][2]. Group 1: United Airlines Operational Issues - United Airlines announced a halt to its mainline flights at several major airports in the U.S. due to technical problems, with expectations of further delays [2]. - As of the latest update, 827 flights have been delayed and 23 flights canceled, affecting key hubs such as Denver, Houston, Newark, San Francisco, and Chicago [2]. - A recent incident involved a United Airlines Boeing 787 experiencing engine failure shortly after takeoff, prompting an emergency landing with 219 passengers and 11 crew members onboard [3]. Group 2: Stock Performance and Market Context - Year-to-date, United Airlines' stock has declined over 8%, underperforming against the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500, which have seen increases of 3.88%, nearly 10%, and close to 8% respectively [1]. - The stock initially rose by 1.22% but quickly turned to a decline of 0.84% during after-hours trading following the announcement of the technical issues [1]. Group 3: Boeing's Challenges - Boeing's defense sector is facing potential shutdowns due to a strike by assembly workers, impacting the production of military aircraft [4]. - The strike is primarily due to failed negotiations over worker compensation, affecting the assembly of F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets, among others [5]. - Boeing reported a revenue improvement in Q2, with earnings of $22.75 billion, a 35% increase year-over-year, although it still incurred a loss of $612 million [5][6].

Core Viewpoint - Boeing's defense sector is facing potential shutdown due to a strike by assembly workers in Missouri and Illinois, impacting the production of several military aircraft [1][3]. Group 1: Strike Impact - The strike began on April 4, affecting the assembly of F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets, T-7 trainers, and MQ-25 carrier-based drones [1][3]. - Boeing is prepared for a shutdown and will implement emergency plans using non-human employees [1][3]. Group 2: Financial Context - Boeing's defense department was previously expanding production facilities in St. Louis after winning the F-47A fighter contract [3]. - The company reported a revenue improvement in Q2 but still incurred a loss of $612 million, which is an improvement from a loss of $1.439 billion in the same period last year [5]. Group 3: Underlying Issues - The strike is primarily due to a breakdown in negotiations regarding worker compensation [5]. - Boeing has been struggling with safety issues since the major accidents involving the 737 MAX 8 in 2018 and 2019, which have kept the company under scrutiny [5].

美国彭博新闻社报道，此次罢工主要缘于工人与波音方面就待遇问题的谈判破裂。 按美联社说法，2018年10月和2019年3月波音737 MAX 8型客机相继发生重大空难后，波音公司"一直在 苦苦挣扎"，其安全问题备受关注。去年1月，一架波音737 MAX 9型客机飞行时门塞掉落，再一次把波 音推上风口浪尖。 【新华社微特稿】美国波音公司防务部门说，因位于密苏里州圣路易斯地区和伊利诺伊州的军机组装工 人4日凌晨开始罢工，波音已做好停工准备，将执行应急方案使用非人力员工。 上星期，波音公司发布财报显示，今年第二季度公司的营收改善，但仍亏损6.12亿美元，只不过相比去 年同期亏损14.39亿美元，亏损额有所收窄。（完）（卜晓明） 路透社报道，受影响业务包括F-15和F/A-18战斗机、T-7教练机和MQ-25舰载无人加油机的组装。今年 赢得F-47A战斗机合同后，波音防务部门原本正在扩建圣路易斯地区相关生产设施。德新社的报道称， 受罢工影响的业务还涉及导弹系统。 ...

Group 1 - Boeing has reached a new agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to potentially avoid prosecution related to the 737 MAX crashes, pending federal court approval [1][3] - Under the agreement, Boeing will pay a total of $1.1 billion, which includes $455 million for compliance, safety, and quality programs, $444.5 million to the families of crash victims, and a $487 million criminal fine [1][2] - The agreement comes after Boeing admitted that its employees deceived aviation safety regulators prior to the fatal crashes of Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines, which resulted in 346 fatalities [1][2] Group 2 - The U.S. Department of Justice had previously accused Boeing of misleading the Federal Aviation Administration during the MAX certification process, particularly regarding the MCAS system linked to the crashes [2] - A prior three-year deferred prosecution agreement was set to expire shortly before a new incident involving a Boeing 737 MAX 9 occurred, leading to further scrutiny of Boeing's compliance efforts [2] - The new agreement allows Boeing to avoid a trial related to the crashes, marking a shift in the enforcement approach of the current U.S. administration compared to the previous one [3]

Group 1 - The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a non-prosecution agreement with Boeing regarding the conspiracy to defraud the Federal Aviation Administration in connection with two Boeing 737 MAX crashes [1] - Boeing will avoid conviction and will not attend the scheduled trial next month, while acknowledging conspiracy to obstruct federal regulators [1] - As part of the agreement, Boeing will pay over $1.1 billion in fines and compensation, including $243.6 million in additional criminal fines, $444.5 million for a victims' fund, and $445 million to enhance safety and compliance programs [1] Group 2 - The crashes of Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines in 2018 and 2019 resulted in a total of 346 fatalities, both involving Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft [2] - In January 2021, the DOJ filed criminal charges against Boeing and reached a three-year deferred prosecution agreement, where Boeing agreed to pay over $2.5 billion in fines and compensation [2] - The deferred prosecution agreement is set to expire on January 7, 2024, and Boeing was found to have failed to make necessary improvements to prevent violations of anti-fraud regulations [2]

Group 1: Consumer Sentiment and Travel Plans - Only 46% of Americans plan to travel this summer, a decrease from 53% last year, indicating a decline in consumer confidence [1][2] - Among those not planning to travel, 65% cite financial reasons, with 68% specifically mentioning high daily living expenses as a concern [2][3] - The percentage of respondents uncertain about their travel plans increased from 18% in 2024 to 23% this year [2] Group 2: Economic Factors Impacting Travel - Concerns over tariffs and potential economic recession are leading to a more cautious approach to summer travel among Americans [1][2] - A report from Bank of America indicates that domestic accommodations, flights, and travel activities are below previous years, reflecting a drop in consumer confidence [1][4] - Low-income households are cutting travel spending more significantly than wealthier families, who may opt for international travel instead [5] Group 3: International Travel Decline - Interest from international travelers, particularly from Canada and Western Europe, is decreasing due to U.S. trade policies and border issues [6][7] - Canadian visitors to the U.S. dropped by 12.5% in February and 18% in March, while visitors from the UK and Germany also saw a decline of approximately 30% [7] Group 4: Airline Industry Response - Airlines like United Airlines and Delta Airlines reported first-quarter earnings that met or exceeded expectations but anticipate a weaker outlook for 2025 due to declining travel demand [10] - United Airlines provided two profit forecasts for the year, one assuming a recession, predicting adjusted earnings per share between $7 and $9 [10] - There has been a reduction in flight schedules due to decreased demand, with bookings for flights originating in Europe and Canada down by 6% and 9% respectively [10]