Amazon to Sell Groceries; Delta Grounds Memphis Hub by DailyFinance Staff Jun 5th 2013 8:40AM Amazon.com looks to expand its grocery offerings, while Delta pulls the plug on its Memphis hub.
Think Tank's Idea to Cut U.S. Budget: Fire 'Slacker' Soldiers by Rich Smith May 24th 2013 11:45AM What is the best way to maintain a strong U.S. military in an era of budget cuts? A new report from the nonpartisan Stimson Center has a surprising answer.
Suitors Circle Hulu; Yahoo Bets Big on Tumblr by DailyFinance Staff May 20th 2013 8:50AM The business week starts with potential buyers circling around Hulu, while Yahoo is making a big bet on social media.
Virgin America Posts Yearly Loss; Eyes Possible IPO by The Associated Press May 13th 2013 7:30AM Virgin America said it's close to turning around its financial losses and could be ready for an initial public offering as early as next year.
United Continental Narrows Loss on Higher Airfares, Lower Fuel Costs by Reuters Apr 25th 2013 7:54AM United Continental Holdings posted a smaller quarterly loss on Thursday, as the world's largest carrier was helped somewhat by lower fuel prices and higher passenger revenue.
Higher Fares Help Boost Southwest Airlines' Profit by The Associated Press Apr 25th 2013 7:26AM Higher fares are helping Southwest Airlines make more money than Wall Street expected, but the company says automatic federal spending cuts could hurt revenue in April.
Boeing's Earnings Unbowed by Dreamliner Battery Crisis by The Associated Press Apr 24th 2013 8:39AM Boeing posted strong first-quarter results on Wednesday that handily beat analyst estimates and showed little impact from the 787 Dreamliner crisis.
US Airways First-Quarter Profit Soars on Fuller Planes by The Associated Press Apr 23rd 2013 9:10AM US Airways posted a bigger adjusted first-quarter profit as it carried more passengers, and collected more from them.
Delta Ekes Out Small 1Q Profit on Higher Air Fares by The Associated Press Apr 23rd 2013 8:34AM Delta Air Lines reports its first-quarter profit fell, as costs related to salaries rose.
FAA: Delays Hit U.S. Airports As Furloughs Kick In by Reuters Apr 22nd 2013 6:52AM Travelers waited more than an hour for flights in New York and experienced delays at other U.S. airports on Sunday evening as furloughs of air traffic controllers began.
FAA to Approve Resumption of Boeing Dreamliner Flights by The Associated Press Apr 19th 2013 2:33PM The FAA has reportedly accepted Boeing's revamped battery system for its beleaguered 787 Dreamliners and agreed to lift its grounding order.
GE Profit Rises on Higher Jet-Engine Sales, Sale of NBC by Reuters Apr 19th 2013 7:51AM GE reported a first-quarter profit in line with Wall Street's expectations on Friday, as the conglomerate sold more jet engines and shed its stake in NBC Universal.
Reports: Boeing's Dreamliner Could Resume Flights Next Month by The Associated Press Apr 19th 2013 6:49AM Boeing's grounded 787 jetliners could soon be flying again, published reports say.
FAA: Public Should Expect Flight Delays as Furloughs Kick In by The Associated Press Apr 18th 2013 3:46PM The public should expect flight delays as furloughs kick in Sunday for air traffic controllers, although effects may be felt unevenly from airport to airport, the FAA says.
American Airlines Expects Flights to Return to Normal by The Associated Press Apr 17th 2013 6:13AM A day after American Airlines canceled 970 flights and delayed more than 1,000, the bankrupt airline is promising to run a near-normal operation Wednesday.
Few Steps Remain in American Airlines, US Airways Merger by The Associated Press Apr 16th 2013 6:18AM Following bankruptcy court approval, the merger of American Airlines and US Airways faces just a few more hurdles, including approval from the U.S. Justice Department.
Cars Powered by Cheap, Safe Batteries Likely Years Away by Reuters Apr 16th 2013 5:00AM Used in everything from laptops to electric cars, lithium-ion batteries nonetheless have an image problem following several high-profile incidents involving smoke and fire.
Airlines' On-Time Performance Slips During Winter Months by The Associated Press Apr 11th 2013 3:11PM The government said Thursday that 80.3 percent of flights by U.S. carriers arrived on time in January and February, down from last winter's record 84.9 percent.
Alcoa's First-Quarter Profit Rises, Beats Wall Street Expectations by The Associated Press Apr 9th 2013 8:22AM Alcoa kicked off earnings season Monday by reporting a larger first-quarter profit than expected, helped by strong demand for aluminum used to make airplanes and automobiles.
Rise in Demand for Aircraft Pushes Factory Orders Up 3% in February by The Associated Press Apr 2nd 2013 12:00PM Orders to U.S. factories rose sharply in February from January on a surge in volatile demand for commercial aircraft, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Airlines' Merger in Holding Pattern as Judge Weighs Severance by The Associated Press Mar 27th 2013 1:50PM A federal bankruptcy judge defers giving his blessing to the merger of US Airways and American Airlines, as he weighs outgoing American CEO Tom Horton's severance package.
SpaceX Capsule Returns Safely From International Space Station by The Associated Press Mar 26th 2013 1:51PM The SpaceX Dragon capsule returns to Earth with a full load from the International Space Station, splashing down in the Pacific five hours after leaving the orbiting lab.
Boeing Says 787 Dreamliner Test Flight 'Goes as Planned' by The Associated Press Mar 26th 2013 7:38AM A Boeing 787 with a redesigned battery system made a 2-hour test flight on Monday, and the company said the event "went according to plan."