September Aircraft Orders: Boeing Beats Airbus Again
Boeing posted another month of robust aircraft order activity in September, while Airbus' 2018 sales slowdown continued.
Sears Holdings Really Could File For Bankruptcy Next Week
With $134 million of debt maturing in a few days, the storied retailer may choose bankruptcy over depleting its liquidity cushion.
Transatlantic Budget Airline Primera Air Collapses
Primera Air's plan to fly people across the Atlantic for as little as $99 one-way was undone by rising fuel prices, poor reliability, and stiff competition.
2 Of America's Favorite Airlines Are Increasing Fees
With profits plunging, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways are looking to boost ancillary revenue.
A $25,000 Tesla Would Be a Game Changer: Don't Hold Your Breath
Elon Musk still hopes to develop truly affordable electric cars at Tesla, but his recent statement that a $25,000 car could be ready in as little as three years doesn't make any sense.
Starbucks Will Get Back On Track In China With Alibaba Delivery Deal
Starbucks has seen a sharp slowdown in sales growth in China over the past year. A new partnership with Alibaba should help it accelerate its growth rate again starting in 2019.
Tesla Model 3: More Signs Of Weak Demand For The Priciest Versions
Despite a massive backlog of Model 3 reservations, Tesla is having trouble finding customers for the premium Model 3 variants that it can actually build profitably.
Can Delta Air Lines And Its Pilots Achieve A Win-Win?
Delta is in the midst of adding 50 new regional jets to its fleet, but it can't configure these planes with the number of seats they're designed for.
General Electric Tees Up Another Asset Sale
The company will sell its distributed power business to a private equity firm for $3.25 billion, adding to a hefty haul from other asset sales announced in the past year.
Rolls-Royce Jet Engine Flaws Spell Opportunity for GE
Aircraft engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce keeps encountering new problems with its Trent 1000 engine. This will help its rival GE gain market share on Boeing's fast-selling 787 Dreamliner.
United Airlines' Hub Strategy Still Needs Work
A recently-announced shuffling of flights between Newark Airport and Dulles Airport highlights a big weakness of United Airlines' hub strategy.
A Boeing-Embraer Deal Is Still Highly Likely
Boeing's proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Embraer's commercial aviation business is being held up by some thorny issues, but it is still likely to be finalized within the next few quarters.
Tesla Earnings Preview: Elon Musk Has A Lot Of Explaining To Do
Elon Musk keeps biting off more than he can chew at Tesla. Investors should be looking for some sign that his ambitions are becoming more realistic and practical.
How Southwest Beat JetBlue To Become Passengers' Favorite Airline
Southwest Airlines nearly overtook perennial winner JetBlue in the J.D. Power airline rankings last year. In 2017, it finally got over the hump.
The Price Of Oil Falls
After initially aiming to boost crude oil prices to $55 a barrel, key OPEC members like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq have now set their sights onĀ $60 a barrel of oil.
Boeing Revenue Falls As Earnings Grow
Boeing acknowledged at the beginning of 2017 that while aircraft deliveries will rise, revenue is expected to fall again this year.
This Airline Never Overbooks Its Flights
However, JetBlue still has to bump passengers sometimes.