Global Roundup: Ryanair Bird Strike, Navy Carrier Shift, and Business Moves
A roundup of major stories: Ryanair engine failure probe, US Navy carrier launch system change, and key corporate moves.
Accident investigators looking into a Ryanair flight that suffered an engine failure over Greece last month have discovered bird remains inside the engine. The July 10 incident saw engine parts pierce the fuselage and dislodge a window, seriously injuring one passenger.
In the United States, President Donald Trump has directed the Navy to replace the complex electromagnetic launch system on its aircraft carriers with traditional steam catapults. This decision, which Navy officials have resisted for years, is expected to cost billions of dollars.
In the corporate sector, Charter Communications has secured final regulatory approval to acquire Cox Communications. The deal was cleared after Charter made concessions to California regulators, including a pledge to offer affordable internet plans to low-income households.
Apple CEO Tim Cook, alongside Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, toured a Texas factory to showcase a new manufacturing school and an assembly line slated to begin producing Mac Mini computers later this year.
Tyson Foods is planning to close a major beef processing plant and sell another, signaling a further retreat from the struggling beef business. Meanwhile, OpenAI announced that its Chief Revenue Officer, Denise Dresser, is stepping down to pursue other opportunities, less than a year after joining the artificial-intelligence company.