Boeing still believes in MAX and hopes to resume production before mid-2020

Through Le Figaro with AFP David Calhoun, the managing director of Boeing, on Wednesday ruled out a possible abandonment of the 737 MAX and indicated that the production of this plane, nailed to the ground worldwide since mid-March after two accidents that killed 346 people, would resume “some months»Before mid-2020. “I believe in this plane. … Read more

the CGT shut down the largest hydroelectric plant in France

The Grand’Maison power plant in Isère, the most powerful hydroelectric plant in France, was shut down since Tuesday morning to protest against the pension reform, the CGT announced in the evening. This action was decided in general assembly by the strikers of the site “who have settled in a renewable picket for an indefinite period“Adds … Read more

towards a 2.4% increase in regulated prices

This next increase should concern individuals and small professionals. Through Le Figaro with AFP Regulated electricity prices are expected to increase by 2.4% for individuals and small professionals in the near future. The Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) proposed this 2.4% tax-inclusive increase “for residential blue rates” as well as “for the blue tariffs applicable to … Read more

Coca-Cola to invest 1 billion euros in France over five years

The American group Coca-Cola and its bottler in France plan to invest together up to a billion euros over five years, they said Sunday on the eve of “Choose France”, an event dedicated to the attractiveness of the France for foreign investments. “Today’s announcement demonstrates our continued commitment to France by making a lasting contribution … Read more

Opel to cut up to 4,100 jobs

Through Le Figaro with Reuters The German car manufacturer Opel, a subsidiary of the French group PSA, is preparing to cut up to 4,100 jobs against the background of a global drop in car sales and technological upheaval in the sector, reported Monday evening the news agency Bloomberg. Citing a source familiar with the matter, … Read more

Airbus outperforms Boeing in number of aircraft deliveries in 2019

The European group delivered 863 aircraft in 2019, against 345 aircraft for the American Boeing. Through Le Figaro with AFP –Airbus announced Friday that it delivered 863 aircraft in 2019, the highest total in its history. PASCAL PAVANI / AFP Airbus announced Friday that it had delivered 863 aircraft in 2019, the highest total in … Read more

Ghosn Japanese lawyer says he is sympathetic after feeling “betrayed”

Through Le Figaro with AFP A Japanese lawyer for Carlos Ghosn said on Saturday that he felt first “betrayed»By his client’s flight to Lebanon, before understanding his gesture, provoked according to him by the extreme severity of the Japanese judicial system. “At first I was gripped with strong anger. I felt betrayedTakashi Takano wrote on … Read more

Paris taxi rates will increase in February 2020

As every year, the taxi fares have been updated via a decree published in the Official Journal. On February 1, 2020, the minimum price for the race will increase by 20 cents, reaching 7.30 euros. This increase is accompanied by an increase in coverage (from 4.10 to 4.18 euros) and in mileage allowance (from 1.10 … Read more