A Boeing 737 max aircraft, up in the air soon By M. COREY GOLDMAN Boeing’s grounded 737 MAX aircraft is safe enough to take to European skies again, says the head of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Boeing’s grounded 737 MAX aircraft has been deemed safe enough to take to the European skies again. Europe’s top
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Airline plans for long-term coronavirus travel drought
The airline says it believes it has survived the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. By Alison Cider After raising more than $ 100 billion through government assistance and mortgages on assets such as planes and frequent flyer programs, airlines are likely to have enough cash to withstand a long-term recession. Cowen &
Amazon and FedEx Push to Put Delivery Robots on Your Sidewalk
Amazon hopes its Scout robots will carry packages autonomously the “last mile,” from delivery hubs to homes. PHOTOGRAPH: ROGER KISBY/GETTY IMAGES The companies are backing bills in more than a dozen states that would legalize the devices. Some bills would block cities from regulating them at all. IN FEBRUARY, A lobbyist friend urged Erik
U.S. Postal Service reviewing delivery contracts: WashPost
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Postal Service has launched a review of package delivery contracts with Amazon.com, United Parcel Service Inc, FedEx and other large shippers, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing six people with knowledge of agency operations. The USPS has sought bids from consulting firms to assess what
U.S Postal Service’s Board of Governors Announces New Postmaster General
The U.S. Postal Service's Board of Governors announced it had chosen North Carolina businessman Louis DeJoy to be the U.S. postmaster general, as the agency grapples with severe financial stress due in part to the coronavirus pandemic. "Louis DeJoy understands the critical public service role of the United States Postal Service,
UPS expands international time-definite and urgent shipment delivery footprint
Extended its express delivery network to reach five new countries in Africa and the Middle East – Algeria, Namibia, Reunion Island, Nigeria UPS has expanded the delivery footprint of its UPS Worldwide Express, UPS Express Plus and UPS Worldwide Express Freight time-definite and urgent shipment services across 40 countries. The move is intended to support guaranteed time and day-definite delivery for customers’
Ethiopian diverts Enugu flights to Port Harcourt
Following the closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, Ethiopian Airlines says it plans to begin flight operations from Port Harcourt International airport. The airline’s Chief Operating Officer, Mesfin Tasew, who made this known on Thursday, said the service from Port Harcourt would begin on September 3. Tasew said Ethiopian Airlines remained
To Beat Uber And Lyft, This Startup Vows To Give Its Drivers The Full Fare
Nomad Rides cofounders Michael McHugh (left) and Daniel Jones (right) launched the ride-hailing platform at Indiana University Bloomington. Uber and Lyft have handily deflected any competition so far. Together, the two ride-hailing giants capture more than 98% of market spending, according to analytics company Second Measure. Commissions for each ride comprise a significant
Amtrak announces nonstop train between Washington, D.C. and New York
Amtrak announced Thursday that it will soon be offering direct service between Washington, D.C. and New York City. The railroad service said it was launching the “Acela Nonstop,” a nonstop service between the Washington Union Service and New York City’s Penn Station. The train will be available on Sept. 23 but riders can
EBay takes a swing at Amazon with new Managed Delivery service
EBay sees an opening to take on Amazon with a new service announced Wednesday called Managed Delivery that the San Jose-based company said will ship products sold over eBay’s marketplace. Managed Delivery is set to launch next year with partnerships with third-party shipping centers in several regions of the United States,