Air Freight News
No Soul Searching for Xi Jinping After Taiwan Rebuffs China in Election
In a democracy, two resounding election defeats in a matter of months might prompt some soul searching in the losing camp.
Multiple Failures Led to Iran’s Accidental Attack on Jetliner
Details about why Iran air defense forces mistook a Ukrainian airliner for a cruise missile early Wednesday remain murky, but one thing is clear: Safeguards…
Diesel Exporter India Buying From Offshore Before Emission Rules
India -- one of Asia’s biggest diesel exporters -- is having to import large quantities of the industrial fuel as its refineries gear up for…
U.K.’s Flybe Airline Is Seeking Urgent Rescue Deal, Sky News Reports
U.K. regional airline Flybe Group Plc is in crunch talks with the British government for emergency financing, less than a year after a group fronted…
China Says Western Sanctions Against Zimbabwe Must Be Removed
China’s foreign minister called on sanctions against Zimbabwe to be removed, saying they have no basis under international law.
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Trump Trade Deal Raises Issue of Trusting China to Deliver
After three years of tweets and tariffs, President Donald Trump has arrived at his China moment.
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U.S. Considers Resuming Semi-Annual Talks With China For Reforms
The Treasury Department is proposing that the Trump administration revive twice-yearly talks with China to discuss the economic relationship between the countries, according to people…
Storm Grounds U.S. Flights, Whips Up Tornadoes, Toasts East
A massive winter storm is grounding flights in Chicago, whipping up tornadoes and hail across the South, and will likely push record January warmth into…
Canada Oil Sands Threatened With Price Drop Below Key Level
Canadian heavy crude’s discount to U.S. benchmark oil hit the widest since Alberta introduced a plan to limit the province’s production more than a year…
Southwest Air Hit With $3.9 Million Fine for Weight Breaches
Southwest Airlines Co. was hit with a proposed $3.92 million civil penalty by U.S. aviation regulators for allegedly operating thousands of flights with inaccurate weight…