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January 21, 2020 at 2:43 pm

United Airlines boosts profit on more revenue, cheaper fuel

United Airlines reported Tuesday that higher revenue and cheaper fuel helped boost its fourth-quarter profit by nearly 40%, to $641 million. The airline's forecast of...

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January 21, 2020 at 11:41 am

Boeing doesn’t expect Max jet to be cleared until summer

Boeing said Tuesday that it doesn't expect federal regulators to approve its changes to the grounded 737 Max until this summer, several months longer than... Updated 8:09 pm

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January 21, 2020 at 10:17 am

Airline, hotel stocks fall on fear about new virus in China

Airline and hotel shares fell Tuesday as fear grew about a virus that authorities say has killed six people and sickened 300 more, including at...

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January 17, 2020 at 12:58 pm

Boeing is working on a new software issue on the 737 Max

Boeing is working to fix a newly discovered problem with software powering up on the 737 Max, adding to the list of tasks the aircraft...

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The 1096 foot CMA CGM Cendrillon Cargo Ship leaves Elliott Bay early morning February 29th, 2016. The Space Needle is at left.

January 17, 2020 at 7:30 am

For Expeditors International of Washington and other major shippers, 2019 ended on a sour note

For major shipping companies dealing with trade wars and slowing global growth, conditions appear to have deteriorated for some as 2019 came to a close....

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An Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 at center, is one of nearly 200 completed Boeing 737 MAX airplanes destined for airlines worldwide that are parked at the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake Washington. In March 2019, aviation authorities around the world grounded the passenger airliner after two separate crashes.

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January 16, 2020 at 6:05 am

Panel finds FAA followed procedures in approving Boeing 737 MAX

The committee’s findings differ sharply from those of legislators who are investigating Boeing and the FAA. Key lawmakers have said they may try to stop...

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January 14, 2020 at 4:04 am

Strong demand, mild fuel prices help Delta earn $1.1 billion

Delta Air Lines boosted its fourth-quarter profit to $1.1 billion by adding more flights over the holiday-packed period and stuffing them even more full of...