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- Airline: Dreamliner Batteries Long Showed Defects
January 29 2013 11:19 PM
Even before two battery failures led to the grounding of all Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets, the planes’ lithium-ion batteries had experienced multiple problems that raised questions about their reliability, The New York Times reports.
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Boeing 787 Battery Problem Rekindles Fire Hazard Concern
January 28 2013 5:12 PM
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner fiery battery problen has renewed attention on an issue that never went away.
- Toyota Becomes World's No. 1 Carmaker
January 28 2013 9:45 AM
Japan's No. 1 carmaker, Toyota Motor Corporation (TYO:7283), became the world's biggest carmaker in 2012 by selling more vehicles than General Motors Company (NYSE:GM).
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NY Longshoremen's Strike: One Fight Labor Can Win?
January 25 2013 6:19 PM
Contract talks between the longshoremen and their employers in the New York area are coming down to the wire; a strike would devastate the U.S. economy but perhaps bolster the labor movement.
- Baby Flung From Car: Terrifying Video Of Child Ejected In A Car Crash Goes Viral
January 23 2013 1:28 PM
A video of a baby being flung from a mini-van has gone viral after a horrific car crash in Russia nearly took the child’s life.
- Boeing 787's Return To Service Remains Up In The Air
January 18 2013 3:50 PM
The agency that grounded Boeing's 787 Dreamliner as it investigates battery malfunctions does not know when it will allow the plane to fly again.
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Boeing Catches A PR 'Updraft' From Unionized Workers, Wall Street
January 18 2013 6:04 AM
Boeing, struggling to fix a serious battery problem in its 787 Dreamliner, catches a p.r. break from one of its unions, as well as Wall Street.
- Ford Hiring 2,200 Salaried Workers This Year
January 11 2013 8:19 AM
Ford will boost its payroll by 2,200 this year, the latest sign the No. 2 U.S. carmaker is firing on all cylinders.
- NYC Commuter Ferry Crash Injures 57
January 09 2013 11:29 AM
A commuter ferry crashed into a pier in lower Manhattan early Wednesday, injuring 57 people, one critically, the New York City Police Department said.
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US, Canadian Airlines Begin 2013 Flying High
January 07 2013 4:12 PM
Airlines post strong growth in traffic and passenger revenue for December thanks to factors that are expected to boost 2013 results.
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Subaru Recall 2013: Automaker Recalls Outback, Legacy And Other Top-Selling Models For 'Puddle Light' Issue
January 04 2013 10:36 AM
Subaru is recalling as many as 634,000 vehicles in the United States for potential lighting problems that could lead to smoke or fire
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Americans Flocked To Car Dealerships In December
January 03 2013 12:22 PM
Automakers ended 2012 on a high note as Americans kicked tires and drove more new vehicles off the lots last month than they had in years.
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AAA Tipsy Tow: How To Get A Free Ride Home On New Year's Eve 2013
December 31 2012 11:58 AM
AAA is offering its annual service for New Year's Eve 2013, Tipsy Tow, which provides motorists a free ride home.
- New Year's Eve 2013 Ushers In Extended Train, Shuttle Services
December 31 2012 7:36 AM
BART, TriMet and Broadway Shuttle will run extended services to enable the New Year partygoers to return home safely.
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Threat To US Economy Dodged As Longshoremen Strike Averted
December 28 2012 12:37 PM
An imminent dockworkers' strike of East and Gulf coast ports has been delayed for 30 days. The two sides resolved their most contentious issue.
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US Longshoremen Strike Likely To Start Sunday - Analysts
December 27 2012 11:43 AM
U.S. port operators and maritime shipping companies are bracing for a longshoremen's strike of facilities from Massachusetts to Texas.
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Toyota Settles Acceleration Lawsuits for $1.1B
December 26 2012 7:06 PM
Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to pay up to $1.4 billion to settle U.S. lawsuits for sudden acceleration, according to court filings made public Wednesday.
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Airline Industry: Leaner, Meaner And Poised For More Growth In 2013
December 13 2012 1:23 PM
Globally, aviation supports some 57 million jobs and $2.2 trillion in economic activity.
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Green Attracts Green: Airlines Order $15B In Fuel-Efficient Jets
December 13 2012 11:31 AM
Airbus, Mitsubishi and Bombardier secured $15 billion worth of orders this week for greener, cheaper-to-fly jets.
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First In America - American Airlines Gets The Boeing 777-300ER
December 11 2012 3:51 PM
As it prepares to exit bankruptcy and fights off advances by US Airways, American Airlines adds a big, new 300-seater jet to its fleet.
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