Transportation

France spurns call to take over Saint-Nazaire shipyard

France's government dismissed a call to nationalize the Saint-Nazaire shipyard on Saturday but said it was committed to the survival of the facility after a South Korean shareholder threatened to sell its stake.

Electric car venture Better Place files to liquidate

Electric car company Better Place said on Sunday it had filed a motion in an Israeli court to wind up the company, bringing an end to a venture whose battery charging network had aimed to boost electric car sales.

Unlocked engine covers caused BA emergency landing: regulator

British air safety regulators ordered Airbus to notify operators of its A320 jets to make specific safety checks after finding unlocked engine covers had forced a jet to make an emergency landing at London's Heathrow airport last week.

Boeing to open design and support sites away from Seattle

Boeing Co on Friday began a major move to spread its commercial aircraft engineering talent and aircraft support staff around the U.S., announcing plans for engineering design and airplane-support centers outside of the Seattle area.

Toyota says 'good chance' of record Lexus sales this year

Toyota Motor Corp has a "good chance" of selling a record number of luxury Lexus vehicles this year, an executive said, as a weaker yen adds to the brand's allure globally and in its biggest market the United States.

Toyota says 'good chance' of record Lexus sales this year

Toyota Motor Corp has a "good chance" of selling a record number of luxury Lexus vehicles this year, an executive said, as a weaker yen adds to the brand's allure globally and in its biggest market the United States.

Sale of AIG plane lease unit to Chinese group at risk

A Chinese group's purchase of ILFC, one of the world's largest airplane leasing businesses, could collapse after insurer American International Group Inc said on Friday it did not receive a scheduled deposit payment.

EADS Chief Hikes 2013 Order Goal for Airbus

Airbus is on course to sell more than 800 aircraft in 2013, beating its initial order target by more than a hundred units, the chief executive of parent EADS said on Wednesday.

Nissan Recalls 841K Vehicles Worldwide

The Japanese auto maker will recall the Micra model manufactured in the U.K. between 2002 and 2006 due to a problem with the steering wheels.

China formally approves Boeing's Dreamliner for use

China's civil aviation regulator on Thursday formally approved Boeing Co's 787 Dreamliner for use in the country, clearing the way for Chinese airlines to start operating the aircraft, which has been plagued with problems.

China formally approves Boeing's Dreamliner for use

China's civil aviation regulator on Thursday formally approved Boeing Co's 787 Dreamliner for use in the country, clearing the way for Chinese airlines to start operating the aircraft, which has been plagued with problems.