French billionaire Bollore charged in Africa corruption case
French businessman Vincent Bollore has been given preliminary charges in an investigation into alleged corruption surrounding lucrative port deals in Africa.
Strong travel demand lifts Boeing in first quarter
Rising demand for travel is providing Boeing with a huge tail wind, pushing earnings and revenue beyond Wall Street expectations in the first quarter.
Boeing raises its full-year outlook
Boeing 1Q earnings top estimates
Virgin America has flown its final flight
Alaska Airlines on the outside, Virgin America on the inside.
Amazon founder Bezos’ $65M jet seen at airports near potential HQ2 sites
Bezos' Gulfstream plane spotted at Boston and Washington, D.C.
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___ Sell-off in industrial, tech stocks sends Dow down 400 NEW YORK (AP) — After a strong start, U.S. stocks abruptly sold off Tuesday after machinery maker Caterpillar said it doesn't expect to top its first-quarter profit for the rest of the year.
Boeing 1Q earnings: Tariffs could complicate bright prospects
The company delivered a record number of commercial planes in 2017 and was one of the top Dow performers.
Southwest has been faced with fines, union safety complaints
Southwest Airlines runs its planes hard.
Harley-Davidson's profit, revenue beat estimates
Harley, which commands about half of the U.S. big-bike market, has seen its U.S. market share erode in recent years as it grapples with an aging customer base, weak demand from younger buyers and discounts offered by rivals.
United Airlines CEO did not get a bonus last year
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, who was criticized for his initial response to a passenger being violently dragged off a plane, says he gave up his 2017 bonus.
Ryder 'saddened' as van in Toronto collides with pedestrians
Truck-rental companies use stricter security measures, such as running customers' names against watch lists.
Colorado Supreme Court upholds tax hike for transit, culture
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday upheld the constitutionality of a state law that added sales taxes to some items to benefit public transportation and cultural groups in metropolitan Denver without voter approval.
JetBlue to sell tickets for semi-private flights
The carrier extends its foray into luxury travel.
Southwest cancels flights over engine concerns after fatality
State of the U.S. economy
Harley-Davidson to give free motorcycles to summer interns
The iconic American motorcycle manufacturer is seeking eight people for its 12-week “Find Your Freedom” internship.
French train workers occupy building, protesting reforms
Striking French train workers have occupied a building in a surprise protest against President Emmanuel Macron's changes to the state-run rail company.
Korean Air heiresses to resign as smuggle probe widens
Korean Air Lines says its chairman's two daughters have resigned from their executive positions amid mounting public criticism over the women's behavior.
European regulators tighten order for jet fan blade tests
The European Aviation Safety Agency has tightened a nearly month-old directive ordering inspections of some fan blades in engines like those used on a Southwest Airlines jet involved in a fatal accident.
Southwest sends apology, $5K, to passengers on damaged jet
Southwest Airlines has sent a letter of apology and is offering compensation to passengers who were on a flight earlier this week that made an emergency landing following an engine explosion.
Southwest plane accident engine maker issuing new inspection guidelines
The GE-Safran joint venture issues parameters addressing fan blade maintenance.
















