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Airlines
E.U. concerned over airline venture
Oct 2, 2009
American Airlines has been planning a joint transatlantic venture with British Airways and Iberia. But regulators in Europe have come up with a list of objections to the idea. Stephen Beard reports.
Airline industry up, but not enough
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Alisa Roth
Sep 29, 2009
The International Air Transport Association says things may be looking up for air travel. But is the good news enough to reverse the hammering the airline industry has taken this recession? Not quite. Alisa Roth reports.
Airline fees take off in a big way
Sep 25, 2009
The last time you flew, you may have noticed you were opening up your wallet... a lot. Why? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Airbus, Boeing to bid on air tankers
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Steve Henn
Sep 25, 2009
The Pentagon is unveiling bidding rules for a $35 billion contract to build 179 air tankers. Airbus and Boeing are the only firms competing, and Boeing is fearful of the consequences should Airbus win. Steve Henn reports.
Airlines will make deep cuts to CO2
Sep 22, 2009
The aviation industry is promising to go green, and will pledge at the upcoming U.N. summit to make deep cuts in its CO2 emissions. Bill Radke discusses the move with European correspondent Stephen Beard.
Air travel CO2 causes severe damage
Sep 9, 2009
A panel of experts advising the British government on climate change says air travel will cause severe damage to the environment unless it's curbed. Some are pressing for a global deal to cap the aviation industry's carbon emissions. Stephen Beard reports.
JetBlue's all-you-can-fly flights
Sep 4, 2009
If you want to travel, but are worried about the cost of flights, JetBlue is selling passes that allow you to travel as much as you can in 30 days. But how is the airline making money off the deal? Jeremy Hobson reports.
For public good, not for profit.
WTO to rule in Boeing-Airbus battle
Sep 3, 2009
The World Trade Organization will rule tomorrow on the epic dispute between Boeing and Airbus, with Boeing expected to be the winner. Stephen Beard reports why this may be just the beginning.
Dreamliner faces manufacturing woes
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Joel Rose
Aug 14, 2009
Boeing's new Dreamliner is facing another setback -- a problem with the plane's high-tech skin. Joel Rose reports on Boeing's manufacturing challenges as it switches from aluminum to composite materials.
Boeing's Dreamliner delayed, again
Aug 14, 2009
Alex Hamilton, director of research at Jesup & Lamont, talks with Bill Radke about the latest setback Boeing faces with its long-delayed new jet, the 787 Dreamliner.