Computer problems delay United flights at O'Hare AP (July 02, 2009) CHICAGO (AP) - A computer problem is causing flight delays and long lines for United Airlines passengers at O'Hare International Airport.
Qantas cancels orders for 15 Boeing 787s AP (June 26, 2009) (AP) - Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd. said Friday it had canceled orders for 15 Boeing 787s and delayed the delivery of a further 15 aircraft due to turbulent market conditions.
Weak economy will zap holiday trips, AAA says AP (June 24, 2009) COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Auto club AAA says fewer people will be traveling this July Fourth holiday, even though gas is far cheaper this year and falling.
Boeing again delays initial 787 test flight AP (June 23, 2009) (AP) - Boeing Co. said Tuesday it has again delayed the first test flight of its long-awaited 787 jetliner, citing a need to reinforce part of the aircraft.
Hyundai CEO: Gas tax may ease consumer uncertainty AP (June 23, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Consumers remain skittish about buying new cars not just because gas is getting more expensive, but because they have no idea which direction prices will go next, Hyundai's top U.S. executive said, calling for a flexible gas tax designed to keep pump prices stable.
Delta: Swine flu will result in $250M revenue hit AP (June 22, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Delta Air Lines Inc. on Monday said the H1N1 virus has sapped travel demand, resulting in a $250 million hit on the carrier's second-quarter revenue.
Resort founder has 10 days for asset decisions AP (June 19, 2009) BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - The bankrupt co-founder of Montana's millionaires-only Yellowstone Club has 10 days to arrange how she will part with jewelry, furs, cars, houses, art and furniture.
Dead pilot's wife: He was 'in perfect health' AP (June 19, 2009) NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The wife of a Continental Airlines pilot who died on a trans-Atlantic flight from Brussels to Newark, N.J., says he was "in perfect health." She also tells a Houston television station that fellow crew members initially thought he h
Airbus sees bottom of industry slump AP (June 19, 2009) LE BOURGET, France (AP) - Airbus CEO Tom Enders was in high spirits on Friday, saying the unexpected crop of orders won at the Paris Air Show shows the heart of the aviation industry is still beating despite the recession.
Passengers not told pilot of NJ-bound jet had died AP (June 19, 2009) NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The passengers on Continental Airlines Flight 61 didn't know anything was wrong with their trans-Atlantic crossing until they landed and were met by fire trucks, emergency vehicles and dozens of clamoring reporters.
Boeing gets first Paris Air Show order, for 2 jets AP (June 17, 2009) LE BOURGET, France (AP) - Boeing Co. scored its first jet order in a small but symbolic breakthrough Wednesday at the Paris Air Show, yet remained well behind rival Airbus in the race to sell planes to cash-strapped airlines and gover
Boeing shut out of orders race at Paris Air Show AP (June 16, 2009) LE BOURGET, France (AP) - Airbus edged into the lead Tuesday in a muted race with Boeing for plane orders at the Paris Air Show, which has been hobbled this year by rece
Air France switches to new plane speed sensors AP (June 15, 2009) PARIS (AP) - Air France has replaced the air speed sensors on its entire fleet of Airbus A330 and A340 long-haul aircraft, a pilots' union official said Monday. The company had been under pressure from pilots who feared the devices could be linked to the crash
Boeing upbeat, Airbus wins order at Paris Air Show AP (June 15, 2009) LE BOURGET, France (AP) - A defiant Boeing said Monday the aviation industry's troubles may be ending, while Airbus kicked off the race for plane orders at this year's Paris Air Show, clouded by rainy skies, recession and the unexplained crash of Air France Flight 447.
AirTran CFO says carrier expects a good year AP (June 11, 2009) ATLANTA (AP) - While its major competitors suffer, discount carrier AirTran Airways expects to have "one of the best years in the company's history," Chief Financial Officer Arne Haak told an investor conference Thursday.
Slump in 2009 global oil demand seen moderating AP (June 11, 2009) PARIS (AP) - The International Energy Agency on Thursday forecast that the slump in global oil demand in 2009 would be slightly less severe than previously expected, the organization's first upward revision to its estimates in 10 months as economic indicators suggest the recession may be past its peak.
Southwest CEO says June looking worse than May AP (June 11, 2009) DALLAS (AP) - The CEO of Southwest Airlines says June revenue looks weaker than May, and he doesn't yet see signs of a turnaround.
Delta cutting more capacity AP (June 11, 2009) ATLANTA (AP) - Delta Air Lines Inc. will shave additional capacity later this year as it warns that more than $6 billion in benefits it expected from lower fuel prices, its merger with Northwest Airlines and previous capacity reductions will be overtaken by declining revenues.
Royal Caribbean says swine flu hurt operations AP (June 09, 2009) MIAMI (AP) - Cruise operator Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said Tuesday that the recent swine flu outbreak will lower its earnings by about 22 cents per share.
US Airlines say more flights on time in April AP (June 09, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Flights on U.S. airlines were on time more frequently in April than the month before and improved from a year earlier, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
FAA to inspect pilot training at regional airlines AP (June 09, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal officials said Tuesday they will beef up inspection of pilot training programs at regional airlines in response to safety concerns raised by the crash of a regional airliner in New York in February.
Crude passes $70 but gas prices flatten AP (June 09, 2009) HOUSTON (AP) - While crude passed $70 a barrel Tuesday, gasoline prices failed to rise overnight for the first time in 42 days, signaling a possible break for motorists as summer driving shifts into high gear.
Gas prices flatten for first time since April AP (June 09, 2009) HOUSTON (AP) - While crude flirted with $70 a barrel Tuesday, gasoline prices failed to rise overnight for the first time in 42 days, signaling a possible break for motorists as summer driving shifts into high gear.