Southwest buys more deicing trucks after December fiasco

Southwest said it is buying more deicing trucks and lining up additional deicing pads at key airports and buying more engine covers and heaters to avoid a repeat.

Honda to recall 500,000 vehicles to repair seat belt issue

The recalls involve some of Honda’s top-selling cars, including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey, and the 2019 Insight.

Rail company CEO apologizes for Ohio toxic spill
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The CEO of Norfolk Southern apologized on Capitol Hill on Mar. 9 for the toxic spill in Ohio in February. This comes as another one of the company's train derailed in Alabama. Reporter Mark Meredith has more.

FAA says technology will help avoid some dangerous landings

The FAA has outfitted 43 major U.S. airports with technology to warn when incoming planes are aimed at a taxiway instead of a runway.

General Motors offers buyouts for U.S. employees and executives

General Motors is offering salaried employees a voluntary buyout as it seeks to reduce costs by $2 billion over the next two years. "Taking this step now will help avoid the potential for involuntary actions," a company letter said.

Car thefts in US top 1 million for first time since 2008

California led the nation in car thefts last year, followed by Texas. Meanwhile, Illinois experienced the highest spike from 2021, followed by Washington and New York, according to a new report.

Major railroads announce steps to improve safety in wake of Ohio train derailment

Many of the proposals from the Association of American Railroads trade group focus on strengthening the network of trackside detectors the railroads use to spot problems before they can cause derailments.

Polk State College student, instructor among 4 killed in small plane crash over Winter Haven lake

A Polk State College student and a local flight instructor were among four killed after two small planes collided midair in Winter Haven Tuesday afternoon. The crash prompted a large response from local first responders. 

New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free

According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.

Man on LA-Boston flight tried stabbing flight attendant: DOJ

A man was arrested after he allegedly trying to stab a United Airlines flight attendant in the neck and attempted to open an emergency exit door midflight from LAX to Boston.

Railroad company announces new safety initiative following Ohio train derailments
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Officials with Norfolk Southern have announced several new initiatives to improve safety in the aftermath of two recent train derailments in Ohio. While the first incident involved hazardous materials, the second incident did not include any hazardous materials. Reporter Garrett Tenney has more.

FAA investigating after 2 United planes touch at Boston airport

United Airlines Flight 515 was being pushed back from the gate by a tow tug when its right wing struck the tail of United Airlines Flight 267 parked at a neighboring gate around 8:30 a.m.

Norfolk Southern to pay millions for Ohio train derailment, governor says

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern will pay millions of dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals across the border in Ohio.