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United Airlines announces it has ordered 15 supersonic jets from the Denver-based aircraft startup Boom Technology, provided the jets meet safety standards, with plans to put them into service in 2029. This is the first time that an airline will use supersonic jets in their service since Air France and British Airways retired Concorde in 2003.
2021-06-4

British Airways CEO Álex Cruz is fired as the airline struggles with both reduced passengers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and heavy criticisms from labour unions and MPs for massive firings and large pay cuts. Sean Doyle, CEO of Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus, immediately assumes his position.
2020-10-12

British Airways halts flights to Cairo for at least seven days, citing security concerns. Lufthansa also halts all flights, although only for one day.
2019-07-20

A British Airways airplane is evacuated at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport after a "direct threat" was made against it. After a search, it is declared safe.
2017-09-17

Former British Airways software engineer Rajib Karim, of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom is jailed for 30 years for plotting to blow up a plane.
2011-03-18

The government-imposed curfew on the people of Egypt causes European airlines, including British Airways, Lufthansa and Air France, to alter their schedules, with some cancellations and some passengers being redirected to different countries.
2011-01-28

British Airways reports a half-year profit of £158m, the first in two years.
2010-10-29

British Airways issues an apology for a photograph in a staff magazine which implied Osama Bin Laden had a frequent flyer boarding pass for first class.
2010-06-3

British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh is surrounded by demonstrators who storm the headquarters of the Acas building in London.
2010-05-22