Lockheed Martin's 4Q Profits Sink 14% on Charges, Lower Defense Spending
Lockheed Martin's CFO said he was hopeful 2014 would mark a 'bottoming out' in U.S. military spending, with budget agreements providing a more stable outlook. United Swings to 4Q Profit | Futures Lower Ahead of Data, Earnings |
Source: A123 Thrown Under the Bus for Fisker Meltdown
A source tells FOX Business that despite Fisker's claims, A123 was fully capable of making batteries for the troubled automaker's plug-in vehicles.
Electric Carmaker Tesla Pays Off U.S. Loan
The carmaker paid off its $451.8 million loan nine years earlier than required, using money raised last week in a stock and debt offering.
FAA Furloughs to Begin on Sunday, Airlines Ready for Major Delays
The FAA reportedly warns airlines to expect major delays starting this week due to sequester-related furloughs among air controllers.
Drone Owners to Be Required to Register Devices
The U.S. Transportation Department plans to start requiring drone owners to register their devices with the government later this year.
Senate Passes Three-Month Highway Spending Bill
The Senate on Thursday passed a three-month highway spending bill, a measure that allows Congress to avoid a cutoff of transportation funds set to occur on Saturday and give lawmakers time to develop the sort of multiyear package they haven't been able to pass in years.
CTI Law Suit - Rojas v FAA
The growing scandal over hiring practices at the Federal Aviation Administration now includes a law suit which seeks to force the FAA to produce racial and demographic data regarding recently hired air traffic control candidates.
Justice Department Investigating Potential Airline Collusion
A document obtained by The Associated Press shows the Justice Department is investigating whether airlines are colluding to grow at a slower pace as part of an effort to keep airfares high.
Obama Administration to Impose New MPG Rules on Large Trucks
The EPA unveiled its proposal for new fuel-economy standards that apply to big rigs and other heavy-duty trucks, marking another step in the Obama administration’s push for stricter climate regulations.
Aviation Subcommittee Chair LoBiondo Blasts FAA Hiring Practices
In an interview with FBN’s Neil Cavuto, Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Frank LoBiondo talked about the controversy surrounding the FAA’s hiring practices, which was first exposed in a FOX Business Network report.
U.S. May Take First Step to Curb Airline Emissions This Week: Sources
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans as soon as Friday to determine whether carbon dioxide from aircraft endangers public health, a first step to regulating emissions from the aviation sector, sources familiar with the rulemaking process said.
Tie-up Turbulence Unlikely to Derail American-US Airways Marriage
Despite the government's lawsuit, the merger can still be saved if the airlines agree to key concessions. • Merger Good for the Industry?
U.S. Speeds Up General Motors Exit Plan With 30M Share Sale
Treasury will begin another round of sales of the GM stock it acquired during the its bailout of the auto sector.
Aviation Industry to Government: Cut the Red Tape
Aviation industry executives from Europe and North America appealed to governments to ease the way ahead by cutting taxes and red tape.
White House: 'Bellyaching' from Business Travelers Spurred FAA Fix
Press Secretary Jay Carney suggested Congress acted to stop FAA furloughs as a favor to 'bellyaching' business travelers.
American, Delta CEOs try to convince Kerry that Middle East airlines are unfair competitors
The CEOs of American Airlines and Delta Air Lines met with Secretary of State John Kerry as they stepped up their fight against what they say is unfair competition from the three biggest Middle East airlines.
Uber vs. taxi clash takes center stage at Statehouse hearing on proposed tougher regulations
The tension between traditional taxis drivers and those who drive for services like Uber and Lyft was on display Tuesday as Massachusetts lawmakers grappled with proposals to regulate the popular but largely unfettered ride-hailing services.
Automakers commit to putting automatic brakes in all cars to help prevent crashes
Ten automakers have committed to the government to include automatic emergency braking in all new cars, a step safety advocates say could significantly reduce traffic deaths and injuries.
As Clark County plans local ride-hailing ordinance, state lawyers say law bans extra rules
Local governments can't deny a business license to ride-hailing companies if they've met all the other requirements that apply to the municipality's businesses in general, according to state lawyers from Nevada's Legislative Counsel Bureau.
Freight railroads say service could be halted unless safety technology deadline is extended
Freight railroads are warning they may halt certain toxic chemicals shipments and stop allowing passenger trains to use their tracks if Congress doesn't extend a looming deadline to start using certain safety technology.













