For Carnival Cruises, Ship Failures All Too Common
March 15 2013 9:52 AM
Carnival Cruise Line has fourth -- yes, fourth -- technical problem since Feb. 10. Power loss is latest glitch.
FAA Will Let Boeing Test-Fly New 787 Dreamliner Batteries
March 12 2013 11:33 PM
Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) got federal approval Tuesday to start testing a redesigned battery for the 787 Dreamliner, a step toward getting the grounded airplane back up in the skies.
Ryanair To Buy 200 Boeing Aircraft: Report
March 12 2013 4:26 PM
The multibillion-dollar deal by Europe's largest discount carrier to be announced at the White House by the Irish leader.
NYC’s MTA To Dispose Of Maps With Fare-Hike Typos
March 11 2013 9:42 AM
Just days after a NYC subway fare hike went into effect, the MTA threw away $250,000 in maps that displayed a typo in a fare.
India Approves AirAsia Bid Amid Regional Air Travel Boom
March 06 2013 9:04 AM
Approval opens the way for the Malaysian budget carrier to acquire a license and begin operations before the end of the year.
Civilian Helicopter Demand About To Whirl Higher?
March 05 2013 3:24 PM
North American purchase plans for civilian helicopters is up, while global deliveries could be as high as 5,600 units through 2017.
A Ferrari Hybrid?
March 05 2013 9:05 AM
The LaFerrari has a 800-horsepower gasoline engine and a 163-horsepower electric motor.
EU Just Doesn't Like That Potential Ryanair/Aer Lingus Merger
February 27 2013 9:41 AM
Citing antitrust concerns, the European Commission again blocked the merger of two Dublin-based carriers.
How Sequestration Could Delay Your Flight
February 22 2013 8:15 AM
If you like complaining about airport security and long boarding times, sequestration cuts could give you plenty more reasons to gripe.
Asia’s Biggest Little Carrier Has Sights Set On India
February 20 2013 12:07 PM
Malaysia's AirAsia is the first non-Indian airline to set up shop in the country after barriers were lifted.
Work Rules Issue May Trigger Longshoremen Strike
February 19 2013 1:26 PM
Optimism is fading that a strike by New York and New Jersey longshoremen can be avoided. Here's why.
- Airbus Drops Lithium-Ion Batteries From New A350
February 14 2013 10:33 PM
Airbus said Thursday night it is dropping lithium-ion batteries from its new A350 airplane after possible defects forced the grounding of Boeing’s 787.
Global Warming Creates Commercial Sea Lanes Across 'Top Of World'
February 14 2013 3:34 PM
The receding Arctic Ocean ice has opened up two major sea lanes that maritime shippers are using to cut costs.
Ready For Take-Off: The Biggest Airline In The World
February 14 2013 7:19 AM
The waiting is over: We're about to get a new No. 1 airline after an $11 billion merger was approved.
US Airways And American About To Merge Into World's Largest Airline
February 13 2013 9:40 PM
A look at why US Airways and American Airlines are reportedly set to merge Thursday in a mega-merger that will create the world's largest airline.
Modern Marvel - Flying Has Never Been Safer
February 12 2013 10:28 AM
Today marks a record in U.S. aviation history -- it has been four years since the last fatal crash of a commercial airliner.
What Huge Airline Merger Means For Ticket Prices
February 07 2013 7:50 AM
The expected merger of American Airlines and U.S. Airways will bring cost benefits to both and create the world's largest airline.
- Federal Aviation Administration Will Let Boeing Run 787 Test Flight Thursday
February 06 2013 9:18 PM
Boeing will be allowed to conduct a one-time ferry flight of a grounded 787 Dreamliner from Texas to Washington state Thursday, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday.
Longshoremen: Walkout Unlikely In US Container-Shipping Industry
February 02 2013 9:18 AM
Just days before East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers were about to go on strike, negotiators reached a tentative labor pact.
- Chrysler's January Sales In The US Surged 16%
February 01 2013 8:59 AM
Chrysler Group LLC, the No. 3 U.S. automaker, turned in a robust January as sales surged 16 percent.