Boeing has delivered layoff notices to more than 400 members of its professional aerospace labor union, part of thousands of cuts planned as the company struggles to recover from financial and regulatory trouble,

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Boeing said on Wednesday it is issuing layoff notices starting this week to workers impacted by a broader plan by the heavily indebted planemaker to cut 17,000 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce.

Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) has issued layoff notices to over 400 members of its professional aerospace labor union, as part of the company's ongoing efforts to recover from financial and regulatory challenges.