SpaceX lands NASA launch contract for mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa
Elon Musk’s private rocket company SpaceX was awarded a $178 million launch services contract for NASA’s first mission focusing on… Read More »
Former Virgin Galactic CEO to fly to space
Former chief executive officer of Virgin Galactic Holdings, George Whitesides, will fly to space on the aerospace company’s next test… Read More »
Travel prices and crowds are surging, but not at these U.S. destinations
Many Americans are seeking quiet, secluded trips to the great outdoors this year — only to find millions of others… Read More »
Is French cuisine forever changed?
Alain Ducasse says the pandemic accelerated the evolution of French cuisine. But some are in no hurry to abandon the… Read More »
Mercedes-Benz hits accelerator in e-car race with Tesla
Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler plans to invest more than 40 billion euros ($47 billion) by 2030 to be ready to take… Read More »
Air Canada sees higher bookings as COVID-19 travel curbs ease
Air Canada forecast increased bookings for domestic and U.S.-bound flights in the winter as travel restrictions ease after reported a… Read More »
Thales’ shares climb after French company raises 2021 sales goal
France’s Thales raised its full-year revenue target after posting first-half revenues up by 9.8% on a like-for-like basis, helping to… Read More »
GM issues second recall of Chevy Bolt EVs after vehicles catch fire
General Motors has issued a second recall of its 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs after at least two of the electric vehicles… Read More »
Germany toughens rules for travel from Spain, Netherlands
Germany is listing Spain and the Netherlands as “high-incidence areas,” meaning that most people arriving from those countries who aren’t… Read More »
EU antitrust regulators extend deadline for IAG-Air Europa deal to Dec. 2021
EU antitrust enforcers have extended their deadline for a decision on British Airways and Iberia owner International Airlines Group’s 500-million-euro… Read More »
American, Southwest posts Q2 profit, boosted by travel surge and federal aid
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines posted second-quarter profits Thursday, getting a lift from federal aid and a surge in travel demand. Fort Worth,… Read More »
American Airlines gets aggressive with outlook and pushes for international travel
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) posts mixed results for Q2 while issuing an aggressive outlook for the near term. The airline company says it has… Read More »
One of the worst performing Dow stocks this month is a ‘no touch,’ traders warn
Boeing, one of the worst performing Dow stocks this month, showed signs of life earlier this week after a bullish call from… Read More »
Venice avoids designation as UNESCO heritage site in danger
Venice and its lagoon environment avoided placement on UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites in danger Thursday following Italy’s ban… Read More »
AerCap to win unconditional EU okay for $30 billion GE deal
Irish aircraft leasing company AerCap is set to secure unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $30 billion bid for General… Read More »
BASF, Porsche to develop high-performing lithium-ion batteries
Germany’s BASF said on Wednesday it has been chosen as the exclusive partner to develop high-performing lithium-ion batteries for electric… Read More »
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 34 jets in Q2 of 2021
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA said it delivered 34 jets in the second quarter, up from 22 jets in the previous… Read More »
Russia’s Azimuth Airlines orders six Airbus A220-300 jets
Russian private carrier Azimuth Airlines has ordered six Airbus A220-300 jets to use on domestic and international flights, Airbus said… Read More »
Spanish holiday rental bookings in August exceed pre-pandemic levels
Spanish holiday rentals for August are more heavily booked than before the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to domestic tourism and a… Read More »
Airbus delivers first A350 jet from Chinese completion plant
Airbus delivered the first A350 widebody jet from its Tianjin final assembly line to China Eastern Airlines, further bolstering its… Read More »
Bezos thanks Amazon customers who ‘paid’ for space flight, sparking criticism from Sen. Warren and AOC
Soon after Amazon (AMZN) chairman and founder Jeff Bezos returned to Earth from space on Tuesday, the billionaire received sharp… Read More »
Harley’s stock tumbles as inflation worries overshadow progress on turnaround
Harley-Davidson Inc on Wednesday warned soaring raw material prices and supply chain and logistics bottlenecks would hurt its earnings in… Read More »