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.
California governor proposes $3.6 billion in yearly transportation spending, including $65 fee
Gov. Jerry Brown's administration is proposing to spend $3.6 billion a year for repairs to California's crumbling transportation infrastructure, with some of the money to come from a $65 annual user fee and increases in diesel and gas taxes tied to inflation.
Washington Supreme Court rules SeaTac minimum wage increase applies to airport
The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that a voter-approved initiative to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour in the city of SeaTac should apply to workers at the airport.
AP Exclusive: Records link owner of warehouses in China blasts to state entity running probe
The man unveiled as principal owner of the warehouses at the center of deadly blasts in Tianjin also is on the board of a state-owned company that is ultimately controlled by the same powerful entity investigating the explosions, an Associated Press review of public documents found.
Utah lawmakers OK site near Salt Lake City airport for new state prison
Utah lawmakers on Wednesday voted to build a new state prison near Salt Lake City's airport.
Ride-hailing companies Uber, Lyft apply for permits to operate in Nevada
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft filed applications Friday for permits to operate in Nevada, meaning they could be cleared to hit the roads within a month.
Few railroads likely to meet 2015 deadline for installation of technology to prevent crashes
A government report shows only a handful of railroads are close to meeting a deadline this year to install safety technology that can prevent crashes.
Senate report urges Transportation Department to crack down on unfair or hidden airline fees
A Senate committee report urges the Transportation Department to crack down on unfair or hidden airline fees for things like seat reservations, checked baggage and ticket changes or cancellations.
To restore economy, Greece must focus on the basics: stability, investment and simpler laws
After so much pain, Greece must now figure out how to get its economy back on its feet.
Amid debate over killing of lion, Delta Air Lines says it won't ship hunting 'trophies'
Delta Air Lines is having a major change of heart about shipping hunting trophies.







