UK engine-maker Rolls-Royce says to axe 9,000 jobs amid coronavirus crisis

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Rolls-Royce, the British maker of plane engines, said Wednesday it will cut at least 9,000 jobs and slash costs elsewhere, as the coronavirus slams the aviation sector.

"We are proposing a major reorganisation of our business to adapt to the new level of demand we are seeing from customers," chief executive Warren East said in a statement.

"As a result, we expect the loss of at least 9,000 roles from our global workforce of 52,000."