20 U.S. States Back Restoring California Strict Emissions Rules
California and 19 other U.S. states and the District of Columbia on Thursday backed efforts by President Joe Biden to restore the most populous state's ability to set its own strict tailpipe and zero-emission vehicle standards.
Lufthansa CEO Says Boeing 'Will Get Back To Its Feet'
Lufthansa Chief Executive Carsten Spohr said on Thursday the German airline strongly backs U.S. airplane manufacturer Boeing Co, which has faced criticism over program delays.
Google 'Private Browsing' Mode Not Really Private, Texas Lawsuit Says
The Google search engine collects data on users who think they can be anonymous if they use a "private browsing" mode, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed on Thursday, filing an amended privacy lawsuit against the Alphabet Inc unit.
Spirit Airlines Calls For Shareholders To Reject JetBlue Bid
Spirit Airlines urged shareholders to reject a hostile bid by JetBlue Airlines on Thursday, saying it was "a cynical attempt to disrupt" its merger with Frontier.
U.S. Agency Opens Probe Into Fatal Tesla Vehicle Crash That Killed Three
A U.S. auto safety agency said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into a fatal crash involving a Tesla vehicle in California this month that resulted in three deaths and could have been caused by its advanced driver assistance system.
White House Looks To Help Smaller Cities Get Infrastructure Boost
The White House and philanthropic agencies are working to make it easier for smaller cities and counties to apply for funding under a $1 trillion infrastructure law that aims to rebuild U.S.
China Eastern Crash Probe Looks Into Crew Actions -sources
Investigators looking into the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet are examining the actions of the crew on the flight deck, with no evidence found of a technical malfunction, two people briefed on the matter said.
China Eastern Crash Probe Eyes Intentional Action - Sources
Investigators looking into the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet are examining whether it was due to intentional action on the flight deck, with no evidence found of a technical malfunction, two people briefed on the matter said.
U.S. Traffic Deaths In 2021 Jump To Highest Number Since 2005
U.S. traffic deaths jumped 10.5% in 2021 to 42,915, regulators said on Tuesday in a preliminary estimate, marking the highest number killed on American roads in a single-year since 2005.
AFL-CIO Says Lawmakers Should Remove 'Pro-China' Provisions From Chips Bill
The largest U.S. labor organization said on Monday it wants lawmakers negotiating a measure to boost funding for semiconductor chips production and U.S.
White House Says $110 Billion In Infrastructure Funds Released In First 6 Months
The White House on Monday said it has released $110 billion in funding from the $1 trillion infrastructure package that seeks to fix crumbling roads, expand broadband internet and improve the electrical grid.
Detroit Three Automakers Reinstate Mask Mandate At Some Michigan Facilities
General Motors Co, Ford Motor Co and Chrysler parent Stellantis NV said on Sunday they are reinstating a requirement that employees wear masks in southeastern Michigan where there are high levels of COVID-19.
Airlines Press U.S. To Lift Pre-departure Testing Requirements
U.S. airlines are pressing the Biden administration to lift a 16-month-old rule requiring nearly all international air passengers with some exceptions to test negative for COVID-19 before entering the country.
U.S. House Democrat Seeks Documents On USPS Vehicle Plan
The chair of the U.S. House panel overseeing the Postal Service (USPS) asked the agency to turn over documents and answer questions on its plans to buy mostly gas-powered next-generation delivery vehicles as critics question the move over costs and the environmental impact.
China Opposes Semiconductor Bill Because It Will Give U.S. Advantage -U.S. Commerce Chief
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Wednesday the Chinese government opposes an effort in Congress to ramp up U.S.
U.S. Labor Board Says Starbucks Unlawfully Fired Seven For Union Efforts
The U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has asked a court to order the reinstatement of seven former Starbucks Corp employees in Memphis, Tennessee who it said were unlawfully fired for exercising their right to form a union.
US House Democrats Advance Bill To Require New USPS Delivery Vehicle Review
A U.S. House of Representatives committee on Wednesday approved a bill that seeks to invalidate a U.S.
U.S. House Democrats Seek New Environmental Review Of Postal Delivery Contract
A U.S. House of Representatives committee on Wednesday will consider a bill that seeks to invalidate a U.S.
U.S. FAA Shifts Gears On Certifying Future 'Flying Taxi' Pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Tuesday it had shifted course on its approach to approving pilots of future electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) but does not expect it would delay certification or operational approvals.
U.S. Safety Board Cites FAA Inaction In Helicopter Tour Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the failure and inaction of U.S.
Tesla Recalls U.S. 130,000 Vehicles Over Touchscreen Display Malfunction
Tesla Inc is recalling about 130,000 vehicles in the United States following an overheating issue that may cause the center touchscreen display to malfunction, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday.
Travel Industry, Airlines Urge End To COVID Testing To Enter U.S
Major U.S. airlines, business and travel groups and other companies urged the White House on Thursday to abandon COVID-19 pre-departure testing requirements for vaccinated international passengers traveling to the United States.
FAA To Boost Florida Air Traffic Control Staff Amid Rise In Snarled Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Wednesday it will boost air traffic control staff in Florida after bad weather and space launches have often snarled flights in recent months.
Unruly U.S. Air Passenger Incidents Fall To Lowest Level Since 2020
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Wednesday the rate of unruly air passenger incidents dropped to its lowest level since late 2020 after a U.S.
White House To Host Union Organizers At Amazon, Starbucks
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will host a White House meeting on Thursday with organizers from unions seeking to represent workers at Amazon.com Inc, Starbucks and other employers.
U.S. CDC Says Travelers Should Still Wear Masks On Airplanes
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday recommended travelers continue to wear masks in airplanes, trains and airports despite a judge's April 18 order declaring the 14-month-old transportation mask mandate unlawful.
Biden To Nominate Five For U.S. Passenger Railroad Amtrak Board
U.S. President Joe Biden plans to nominate five people to serve on the Amtrak board as the U.S.
Tesla Recalls 48,000 U.S. Vehicles Over Speed Display
Tesla is recalling about 48,000 Model 3 Performance vehicles in the United States because they may not display the speedometer while in "Track Mode," documents released Friday show.
White House Issues Infrastructure Spending Implementation Guidance
The White House issued guidance Friday to federal agencies in a bid to ensure effective implementation and oversight of the $1 trillion infrastructure spending law.
White House To Issue Infrastructure Spending Implementation Guidance
The White House will issue guidance Friday to federal agencies in a bid to ensure effective implementation and oversight of the $1 trillion infrastructure spending law, officials told Reuters.