Couple charged in Phoenix airport luggage thefts AP (November 20, 2009) PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities say an Arizona couple has been indicted in the theft of nearly 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
AirTran giving double rewards for Milwaukee travel AP (November 20, 2009) ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Discount carrier AirTran Airways, a unit of AirTran Holdings Inc., said Friday that it will offer double reward credits to all of its frequent flier club members when they travel between Milwaukee and any AirTran destination through Feb. 10.
CSX shares slip in premarket on downgrade AP (November 20, 2009) HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Shares of CSX Corp. edged down in premarket trading Friday as an analyst downgraded the railroad, saying its share price has moved too high.
Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va., killing 1 AP (November 20, 2009) DINWIDDIE, Va. (AP) - The driver of a Miley Cyrus tour bus was killed Friday when the bus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star wasn't on board, Virginia State Police said.
Ex-crewmen: Company wouldn't rename targeted ship AP (November 19, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The company that owns the Maersk Alabama, a freighter targeted by pirates twice in seven months, did not heed a request to rename, repaint or reroute the ship after the first attack off the coast of Africa in the spring, former crew members say.
FAA says flight computers working again AP (November 19, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - FAA officials say failed computers that delayed flights across the country are now working again.
FAA computer problem causes widespread delays AP (November 19, 2009) ATLANTA (AP) - A problem with the FAA system that collects airlines' flight plans caused widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide Thursday.
Long-awaited pipeline funnels gas across 8 states AP (November 18, 2009) CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A 1,679-mile pipeline crossing eight states is now fully completed and funneling natural gas from Wyoming and Colorado to the eastern edge of Ohio.
Conn. officer charged in fatal crash drove 94 mph AP (November 18, 2009) ORANGE, Conn. (AP) - An arrest affidavit says a Milford police officer charged with manslaughter for a car crash that killed two teenagers was driving 94 miles per hour and was not on an emergency call. State police earlier this month charged Jason Anderson with two counts of second-degree manslaughter and one count of reckless driving. He was relea
Navy finds lax behavior aboard sub in collision AP (November 18, 2009) GROTON, Conn. (AP) - The crew aboard a U.S. submarine made dozens of errors before the vessel collided with an American warship in the Persian Gulf, an accident that exposed lax leaders who tolerated sleeping, slouching and a radio room rigged with music speakers, a Navy review found.
Toll bridge over Thames up for sale in Britain AP (November 18, 2009) LONDON (AP) - A toll bridge built in 1769 across the River Thames will be auctioned next month, offering buyers a tax-free investment with a bit of historic charm.
Maersk Alabama repels 2nd pirate attack with guns AP (November 18, 2009) NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama on Wednesday for the second time in seven months, though private guards on board the U.S.-flagged ship repelled the attack with gunfire and a high-decibel noise device.
Fatal ammonia release at CF terminal kills driver AP (November 17, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - CF Industries Holdings Inc. said a fatal release of anhydrous ammonia at its Pine Bend, Minn., terminal killed one truck driver and injured another.
W.Pa.'s worst bridge brought down with explosives AP (November 17, 2009) POINT MARION, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation has used 12 pounds of explosives to bring one of the state's most structurally problematic bridges crashing into a river.
FAA splits Hudson River airspace into 2 low zones AP (November 17, 2009) NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The crowded airspace over the Hudson River, where nine people died in the collision of a small plane and a sightseeing helicopter, will be split into a low-altitude zone for local traffic and a higher one for longer-distance flights, the Federal Aviation Administration said Monday.
GE in Chinese aerospace, energy, railroad ventures AP (November 17, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - General Electric Co. said Tuesday it is forming joint ventures with major Chinese groups that operate aerospace, energy and rail businesses.
Minn.'s biggest stimulus road project moves ahead AP (November 16, 2009) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Transportation officials are closing more roads this week to accommodate work on Minnesota's biggest stimulus-funded road project.
BA and Iberia: merger positive for passengers AP (November 13, 2009) LONDON (AP) - British Airways PLC and Spain's Iberia SA talked up the benefits of a proposed $7 billion merger on Friday, dismissing criticisms that the deal could increase fares, reduce competition and drag down service standards at Britain's flagship carrier.
Teekay Tankers posts third-quarter loss AP (November 13, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Bermuda-based Teekay Tankers Ltd. posted a loss for the third quarter Friday as revenue slumped amid a downturn in shipping.
FAA: Procedures reinforced for alerting military AP (November 13, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Aviation Administration officials said Friday they are strengthening procedures for alerting the military when air traffic controllers lose contact with planes.
Texas group warns of weaknesses at land ports AP (November 12, 2009) McALLEN, Texas (AP) - The country's understaffed land ports of entry need massive investments in infrastructure, technology and personnel to avoid becoming the path of choice for human and drug smugglers, according to a report released Wednesday by a border advocacy group.
Unions prod Obama to fix ailing airline industry AP (November 12, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Three decades of airline deregulation have helped make air travel more accessible to consumers through lower fares.
Republic Airways to establish hub in Milwaukee AP (November 11, 2009) MILWAUKEE (AP) - Republic Airways will establish an airline hub in Milwaukee County, a move that will retain 800 local jobs and could bring hundreds more to the area.
Somali pirates demand $3M for ship with 18 crew AP (November 10, 2009) MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Pirates have hijacked a Panamanian-flagged ship with 18 crew off the east coast of Africa, the latest in an increasing number of attacks, a Somali businessman said Tuesday.
Carrier, farm group form new partnership in Hawaii AP (November 10, 2009) HONOLULU (AP) - The Hawaii Farm Bureau Foundation and Aloha Air Cargo have formed a new partnership that they say "champions local farmers."
Transit moving again in Philly after 6-day strike AP (November 09, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Trolleys, subways and buses were running again Monday and riders were trickling back to the city's transit system after an early-morning contract agreement ended a crippling six-day strike.
Somali pirates hit oil tanker in long-range attack AP (November 09, 2009) NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The European Union Naval Force says Somali pirates have launched an attack on an oil tanker farther out at sea than any previous assault.
British Airways posts H1 loss of $346 million AP (November 06, 2009) LONDON (AP) - British Airways PLC on Friday reported a net loss of 208 million pounds ($346 million) in the six months ending in September as the global economic downturn continued to take its toll on revenues.
FAA: Runway incursion at Los Angeles airport minor AP (November 05, 2009) LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Federal Aviation Administration has determined a runway incursion at Los Angeles International Airport last week was minor.
Ford to put air bags into back seat belts of SUV AP (November 05, 2009) DETROIT (AP) - Air bags have long been mounted in the steering wheel, dashboard and sides of vehicles. Now, they're in the seat belts.
Rail worker killed in Philly on 3rd day of strike AP (November 05, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A packed commuter train struck and killed a rail worker during the morning rush Thursday, disrupting service for three hours and stranding hundreds of riders on a system already crippled by a transit strike.
NetJets Inc. to lay off 495 pilots nationwide AP (November 05, 2009) COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Private air service NetJets Inc., unit of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc, says it will lay off up to 495 pilots nationwide because of a drop in demand.
Sweden OKs Baltic Sea gas pipeline AP (November 05, 2009) STOCKHOLM (AP) - Sweden on Thursday became the second nation to approve a Baltic Sea pipeline that would ship Russian natural gas to Germany, saying the project meets its demands to protect the marine environment.
AirTran sees more opportunity for fee revenue AP (November 05, 2009) ATLANTA (AP) - AirTran Airways sees more opportunity to increase revenue from add-on fees it charges passengers.
Schools reopen as Philly transit strike continues AP (November 04, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The first day of a transit strike caused widespread delays and frustrated thousands of commuters who had to find other ways to get around Pennsylvania's largest city.
Feds, environmental groups argue for roadless rule AP (November 04, 2009) CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Attorneys for the federal government and environmentalists argue that a federal appeals court should uphold a ban on new roads in national forests known as the "roadless rule."
Kin tells of brief call from doomed scallop boat AP (November 04, 2009) CAPE MAY, N.J. (AP) - Shortly before 5 a.m. on March 24, Janet Greene's phone rang in her North Carolina home. A light sleeper, she grabbed it on the first ring, knowing it was likely to be from Royal Smith Jr., a commercial fisherman who had two sons with her daughter, Stacy.
Coast Guard plans service for plane crash victims AP (November 04, 2009) SAN DIEGO (AP) - The Coast Guard plans a memorial service for seven members who died in a collision with a Marine helicopter near San Diego last week.
Fire worsens 2nd day of Philly transit strike AP (November 04, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Commuters biked, walked, juggled carpool schedules and hitched rides as a strike ground the city's transit system to a near halt for a second day Wednesday, a rush worsened when a regional rail train caught fire.
Buses, subways halted by Philly transit strike AP (November 03, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia transit system's largest union went on strike early Tuesday, stalling the city's bus, subway and trolley operations a day after the World Series shifted to New York and forcing thousands of commuters to find other ways to get to work.
GM posts 1st monthly sales gain in almost 2 years AP (November 03, 2009) DETROIT (AP) - GM reported its first monthly gain in U.S. sales in almost two years while Toyota and Ford also improved, a sign the auto industry it starting to crawl back from a yearlong slump.
Lawmakers seek ban on laptops in airliner cockpits AP (November 03, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawmakers are moving to ban the use of computer laptops and other personal electronic devices in airline cockpits to prevent another incident like the Northwest Airlines plane that overshot Minneapolis by 150 miles.
Pipeline company grants to help Ind. bird habitats AP (November 03, 2009) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Seven new grants from a company building a huge natural gas pipeline will help protect bird habitats in Indiana.
SD regulators to hold public hearing on pipeline AP (November 03, 2009) PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - The Public Utilities Commission gets comments from the public Tuesday evening in Pierre on the $920 million, 313-mile stretch of the Keystone XL pipeline that TransCanada Keystone plans to build across western and south central South Dakota.
Bay Bridge reopens but engineers plan daily checks AP (November 03, 2009) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge reopened Monday, but transportation engineers said their work may not be finished.
Buffett's Berkshire buying Burlington Northern RR AP (November 03, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., making a $34 billion bet on the future of the U.S. economy.
Police repost motorized recliner from DWI on eBay AP (November 03, 2009) PROCTOR, Minn. (AP) - Police in Minnesota have had to start over again an online auction for a motorized recliner used by a man who pleaded guilty to driving it drunk.
United Airlines spent $510K lobbying gov't in 3Q AP (November 03, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - United Airlines spent $510,000 in the third quarter lobbying on legislation including the cap-and-trade bill that was taken up in the Senate this week, according to a recent disclosure form.
Buses, subways halted by Philly transit strike AP (November 03, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia transit system's largest union went on strike early Tuesday, stalling the city's bus, subway and trolley operations a day after the World Series shifted to New York and forcing thousands of commuters to find other ways to get to work.
Calif. man gets prison for aiming laser at planes AP (November 03, 2009) LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Southern California man who aimed a laser beam at two airliners as they approached an airport has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison for disrupting the flights.
Air New Zealand to replace Boeing jets with Airbus AP (November 03, 2009) PARIS (AP) - Air New Zealand has ordered 14 Airbus single-aisle A320 aircraft worth $1.07 billion at catalog prices to replace Boeing jets, the European plane maker said Tuesday.
British Airways Christmas strike threat looms AP (November 02, 2009) LONDON (AP) - The Unite union said Monday it will announce the results of a planned ballot of British Airways PLC cabin crew for strike action in mid-December, raising the prospect of a walkout over the busy Christmas period.
Bay Bridge won't be open for Monday morning drive AP (November 02, 2009) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - With another workweek and another commuter crush looming, there was still no word Sunday night on when the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge would be open to traffic again. But authorities said it certainly would not be functioning in time for the Monday morning drive.
Los Angeles County's rail car contract falls apart AP (November 02, 2009) LOS ANGELES (AP) - A deal to build 100 rail cars for Los Angeles County's transit system has fallen through, costing the region an estimated $368 million in economic activity and hundreds of jobs.
2 hurt in chopper crash in Gulf off Galveston AP (November 02, 2009) GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Two people were injured when a helicopter crashed on takeoff from an offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
Ford surprises with $1B profit; sees profit in '11 AP (November 02, 2009) DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge direct government aid and bankruptcy court, surprised investors with net income of nearly $1 billion in the third quarter and forecast a "solidly profitable" 2011.
Small plane hits Georgia house, sets off fire AP (October 30, 2009) LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Authorities in Georgia say an Atlanta-area house has been hit by a small plane and destroyed by flames.
Bay Bridge closed through Friday evening commute AP (October 30, 2009) OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Commuters confronted a third day of heavy congestion as officials kept the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge closed to finish emergency repairs.
Retail gas prices highest in a year AP (October 30, 2009) (AP) - Retail gasoline prices chugged higher Friday to a new peak for the year, forcing consumers to dig deeper into already-thin wallets to pay for fuel.
FAA: 2 jets were only about 82 feet apart at LAX AP (October 29, 2009) LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday a runway incursion put a taxiing jet about 82 feet from a departing airliner - less than half the separation required by aviation rules.
San Francisco drivers face day 2 of tough commute AP (October 29, 2009) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco Bay area commuters were bracing for another day of wearisome commutes as crews worked on repairs to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
Senator calls Okla. roads 'life threatening' AP (October 29, 2009) OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The poor state of Oklahoma's bridges and roads is "life threatening," and the state can't afford Congressional bickering that threatens to block federal aid for improvements, Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe said Wednesday.
KC Southern 3Q profits fall 47 percent AP (October 29, 2009) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Regional railroad operator Kansas City Southern says its third-quarter profits fell 47 percent as the economy continued to cut shipping volume.
Military notified too late to launch fighter jets AP (October 29, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military would have launched fighter jets to track down an errant Northwest Airlines flight that overshot the Minneapolis airport if officials had been notified sooner, a top commander said Thursday as federal authorities defended the decision to revoke the licenses of the pilots involved.
Lufthansa 3Q net income up 23 pct to euro184 million AP (October 29, 2009) FRANKFURT (AP) - German airline operator Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Thursday net income in the third quarter rose 23 percent because of the addition of new group airlines.
Enterprise Products 3Q profit rises on volume AP (October 28, 2009) HOUSTON (AP) - Pipeline operator Enterprise Products Partners LP said Wednesday volume growth and strong natural gas processing margins helped boost earnings 4.8 percent in the third quarter.
Kansas transmission line project back in mix AP (October 28, 2009) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A proposed ultra high-voltage power line in southern Kansas is back on the drawing board after a regional planning body decided Tuesday to keep it a priority.
Deal struck on Great Lakes ship pollution AP (October 28, 2009) TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Congressional negotiators reached a deal Tuesday that would effectively exempt 13 ships that haul iron ore, coal and other freight on the Great Lakes from a proposed federal rule meant to reduce air pollution.
San Francisco bridge closes after rod snaps AP (October 28, 2009) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Authorities on Tuesday indefinitely closed the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge after a rod and a metal brace erected last month during an emergency repair job fell onto the bridge's westbound lanes, startling a pair of drivers who collided with the debris and leaving hundreds of others stranded in their cars during the evening commute.
French vessel exchanges fire with Somali pirates AP (October 28, 2009) NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Somali pirates fired on a French fishing vessel and guards on board returned fire, prompting a military helicopter and warship to rush to the scene, authorities said Wednesday. Seven Somali pirates were arrested.
Canadian Pacific Railway profit rises on gains AP (October 27, 2009) CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says its profit rose 14.5 percent in the third quarter as gains on asset sales more than offset the impact of a steep drop in revenue.
New safety worry: Laptops, devices in the cockpit AP (October 27, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Two Northwest Airlines pilots who flew 150 miles past their destination because they were focused on laptop computers instead of cockpit displays may have opened a new avenue of concern for safety regulators - distracting persona
Continental Airlines joins Star Alliance AP (October 27, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Continental Airlines on Tuesday officially joined the Star Alliance, a move it says will give passengers more options and the airline more places to expand.
Report: Amtrak loss comes to $32 per passenger AP (October 27, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. taxpayers spent about $32 subsidizing the cost of the typical Amtrak passenger in 2008, about four times the rail operator's estimate, according to a private study.