Joel Rose
Stories
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United Airlines CEO wants incoming Trump team to hire more air traffic controllers
Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, has been very public about the shortage of air traffic controllers -- which he says should be a top priority for the second Trump administration.
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Head of United Airlines says air traffic controller shortage is a major problem
United CEO Scott Kirby is the latest airline executive to speak out about what they want to see from Trump. Kirby is focused on air traffic control staffing but there are other issues as well.
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Crash prevention technology shows 'huge potential,' but the roadmap is up for debate
Nearly all new cars now come with automatic emergency braking and other safety features. Researchers say these systems are saving lives, but there's still debate about how to make them better.
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Thanksgiving is putting U.S. airlines to the test
Leaving town for the Thanksgiving holiday? You're not alone. The next few days will be some of the busiest for U.S. airlines. We head to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for a live report.
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Trump taps Sean Duffy, Fox host and former Congressman, for transportation secretary
President-elect Trump has picked Sean Duffy, a Fox Business host and former Republican congressman from Wisconsin, to head the Department of Transportation.
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep flying
Spirit Airlines says it will continue flying as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Monday's announcement follows years of losses and a failed merger attempt for the low-cost carrier.
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Why the White House hasn't benefited much from investing in infrastructure
The Biden administration pumped billions of dollars into roads, bridges, airports and rail -- but saw little if any political benefit in the election.
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With the strike over, Boeing tries to refocus on what made the company iconic
Boeing’s machinists are returning to work after a bruising strike. But the aerospace giant still has big long-term problems to solve if it’s going to recapture its leading position in the industry.
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Striking machinists at Boeing will vote Monday on a new contract offer
Union members will vote on Boeing's latest proposal. They have rejected two previous offers, but union leaders are backing this proposal to end the seven-week strike.
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At the heart of the Boeing strike, an emotional fight over a lost pension plan
Pensions are a major sticking point between Boeing and its striking machinists union. Many workers want the company to restore the pension plan they lost a decade ago, but Boeing hasn’t budged.
