Result Page 39 for Latest Transportation News & Archive

Boeing Reaches Tentative Deal With Washington State, Aerospace Union For 777X Production In Seattle Area

The three-way deal between Boeing, state lawmakers and the main workers’ union is key to securing the future of the region’s aerospace industry.

Caterpillar’s Progress Rail Services Being Investigated By US Prosecutors

Federal prosecutors in California have launched an investigation into the subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc.

Honda Recall 2013: Auto Giant Announces Recall Of 344,000 Odyssey Minivans Due To Braking Issue

Honda announced plans to recall 344,000 of its 2007-2008 Odyssey minivans in order to fix a software glitch affecting the brake system.

Federal Aviation Authority To Allow Use Of Portable Electronic Devices During Takeoff, Landing

The new rules will allow passengers to watch video, play games and read e-books -- but airplane mode is strongly recommended.

More news

It’s Official: The Oct. 1 Tesla (TSLA) Model S Fire In Washington Was A Non-Event; California Says Tesla Can Keep Its Carbon Credits

Here are two bits of good news this week for Tesla ahead of its earnings report.

Airline Executives See Blue Skies In 2014: More Passengers And Cargo Plus Lower Costs Leading To Higher Profits

So are the 'bad ole days' over for the rarely-profitable airline industry?

Fracking Helping Railroad Industry: Petroleum and Petroleum-Based Products Boost Train Carload Volumes [Graphic]

An spike in petroleum shipping by rail, thanks to the fracking boom, has offset declines in other kinds of rail traffic.

Southwest Airlines Could Scrap Free Baggage Checks If That's What Customers Want: CEO

U.S. airlines earned nearly $3.5 billion in fees from checked-in bags in 2012, up from $464 million in 2007.

Oklahoma Jury Finds Toyota Liable For Sudden Acceleration Fault; Awards $3M In Damages

The car maker had agreed to a settlement worth more than $1 billion in 2012 after recalling cars with sudden acceleration problems.

Earnings News: Ford Motor Company (F), Southwest Airlines Co (LUV), 3M Co (MMM)

Ford Motor Company, Southwest Airlines Co. and 3M Co. reported fiscal third-quarter earnings on Thursday.

Ford Motor (F) Reports Big Drop In Q3 Profit But Still Beats Street Expectations On Strong Demand For Focus Compact, F-150

Asian operations added $126 million in pretax profits, offsetting continued weakness in Europe.

Jet Airways’ Record High Quarterly Loss Puts Indian Aviation Sector Troubles Under Spotlight

The pricing strategy of domestic carriers, which is heavily partial to undercutting competitors is hurting their business, analysts say.

Photos: Dassault Aviation (AM) Reveals $45M Long-Range Business Jet With A Tall Cabin And An All Digital Cockpit

The Paris-based aircraft manufacturer unveils its latest and roomiest long-haul corporate jet.

American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Turks & Caicos

An American Airlines plane safely made an emergency landing after the pilot reported a smoking engine and a fire in the cockpit.

TSA Security Check: TSA To Pre-Screen Passengers Before Airport Arrival By Accessing Government And Private Databases

The agency is gearing up for yet more intrusive pre-screening, with access to private databases.

French Minister Insists Investment From Chinese State-Owned Automaker Dongfeng Doesn’t Make PSA Peugeot Citroen Any Less French

A possible investment by China’s second-largest automaker in PSA Peugeot Citroen has France’s industrial minister on the defensive.

Bay Area Transit Strike Ends After BART, Unions Reach Tentative Agreement

Some trains will be up and running on Tuesday morning, but full service may not be restored until later in the day.

Boeing Cuts Production Of 747 Jets For Second Time In A Year

Boeing adjusts production of its 747-8 jumbo jets for second time in a year citing lower demand.

United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL) Earnings Preview 2013: Q3 Profit Up But Numbers Still Disappointing

The world's largest airline is expected to report stronger earnings after nine quarters of decline. But don't hold your breath for a party.

Beijing Pollution: New Measures Require Cars To Alternate Driving Days In Heavy Smog

In case of heavy smog, you may not be allowed to, as a new regulation has cars adhering to alternate driving days.

Armed US Ship’s Crew Arrested By Indian Police After The Vessel Was Detained Off India's Southeastern Coast Last Week

The ship’s operator said the vessel had entered the port of Tuticorin to refuel and to escape the effects of Typhoon Phailin.

Pirates Are Back: 10 Incidents In 10 Days In Indian Ocean As 'Captain Phillips' Brings Issue To Screen

Seven years after pirate attacks hit the headlines off the coast of Somalia, they're back all over the Indian Ocean.

DC-10 - Around The World In Six Days: A Mad Voyage Chasing An Old Airplane

As flight JL6 from Tokyo approaches New York, our world news editor is on schedule: around the world in under six days.

General Electric CEO and Chairman Jeffrey Immelt

General Electric (GE) Q3 2013 Earnings Preview: Profits Could Shift Away From Third Quarter And Towards End Of 2013

The industrial conglomerate’s pace may be slowing, compared to more-specialized competitors.

Lao Airlines Crash: 49 People Reportedly Dead After Plane Crashes Into Mekong River During Typhoon Nari

A Lao Airlines aircraft crashed into the Mekong River on Wednesday, reportedly killing everyone on board.

Earnings Preview 2013 Q3: Union Pacific (UNP) Transporting More Cars, Crude Oil As Coal Shipments Fall, Helping To Boost Profit 13%

The rail giant's operating ratio is expected to signal increased efficiency.

Air Carriers Squeeze Inches And Pounds Out Of Passenger Seats; What Airlines Like United And Southwest Are Doing To Economy-Class Seat Space

Airlines are adding lighter, narrower seats to squeeze precious inches, pounds and profit out of economy class.

Nissan, Mercedes-Benz Top Carmakers Most Linked With Autonomous Driving Technology; But Google Leads All, Including General Motors (GM), Ford (F)

The verdict is still out on whether self-driving cars will be embraced, but automakers aren’t idling the advanced technology.

Tom Hanks Champions The Real Captain Phillips: Hero In 'A Very Dangerous' Industry Threatened By Budget Cuts

Tom Hanks has a new appreciation for one of the most dangerous and important industries in the world.

The tail fin of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is seen at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Runs Into More Trouble As JAL Diverts Two Tokyo-Bound Flights From San Diego And Moscow

Japan Airlines diverted two of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights bound to Tokyo from San Diego and Moscow following electrical glitches.

European Parliament Votes To Standardize Pilots’ Flying Hours; British Pilots Union Bristles, Says Rules Could Lead To Long, Dangerous Shifts

British pilots say EU rules on pilots’ schedules will lower Britain’s flight safety standards.

TRANSPORTATION

Pages