Northwest, attendants not close to peace
Northwest, attendants not close to peace — During nearly a year in bankruptcy, Northwest Airlines has been adept at cutting costs, boosting revenue and even showing an operating profit. But Northwest’s failure to achieve labor peace with its flight attendants’ union threatens the carrier’s future. (The Chicago Tribune) (Registration required.)
Northrop wins airline missile defense pact — Northrop Grumman will carry out the next phase of the U.S. program to develop a missile-defense system for commercial airliners. Northrop’s Defensive Systems Division received a $55.4 million contract for Phase III of the Department of Homeland Security’s Counter-Man Portable Air Defense System. (UPI)
Army shoots down proposal for military theme park — The Army shot down a developer’s proposal Tuesday to build a military theme park on a Virginia Army base that would feature rides that allow visitors to “command the latest M-1 tank” and “feel the rush of a paratrooper freefall.” (USA Today)
U.S. tourist who chased muggers beaten — An American tourist was beaten by an angry mob in the streets of the southern Italian city after he chased down two men who had just stolen his camera, police said Wednesday. (AP)
Boston drivers get help as ramp reopens — Boston drivers could get some relief from downtown congestion Wednesday after the reopening of a Big Dig tunnel ramp that had been closed for repairs and inspections. (AP)
N.J. to push unlikely site for eco-tourism — New Jersey’s Meadowlands conjures images of swamps, burning landfills, industrial wasteland and, perhaps, the final resting place of Jimmy Hoffa. Not to be deterred, the state is trying to make the area less than five miles west of Manhattan into a destination for tree-hugging tourists. (AP)
Boeing rolls out first 737-900ER to enthusiastic reviews — The first of these latest and largest 737 derivatives is destined for low cost carrier Lion Air of Indonesia, which has ordered 60 of them. (The Seattle Times)
Travel agent offers space flights — A suburban travel agent in Australia’s most isolated capital has become one of the first in the world to offer space flights for sale. But Perth’s Bicton Travel is not expecting a big rush on the $260,000 fares to take each person for a spin above the planet for a few hours. (News.com.au)
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