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- U.S. admits liability in Army helicopter collision with American Airlines jet that killed 67 people - The U.S. admitted fault in the deadly Army Black Hawk helicopter collision on Jan. 29 that killed all 67 people on board.
- Frontier Airlines replaces CEO Barry Biffle with carrier's president - Frontier Airlines is replacing its CEO, Barry Biffle, with the carrier's president.
- Trump wants the U.S. shipbuilding industry to be great again. Here's what it will take, and what's at stake - President Trump is promising a shipbuilding renaissance in the U.S. to rival China, but it will not happen overnight, and will require allies.
- Rivian announces new AI tech, in-house chip and robotaxi ambitions - The company has also developed AI models to power its Autonomy+ subscription, which it intends to roll out early next year for $2,500 upfront or $49.99 a month.
- Southwest CEO says airline 'actively pursuing' network of airport lounges - Southwest's CEO said the carrier is weighing a network of airport lounges
- Rivian turns to AI, autonomy to woo investors as EV sales stall - Rivian is under pressure to deliver future growth potential for investors and expand its customer base amid slowing sales of electric vehicles.
- Trump trade war shift away from Chinese manufacturing has reached tipping point - A long-term supply chain shift pulls the rest of Asia even with manufacturing giant China, but for importers, a short-term cash crunch from tariffs is looming.
- Trump administration waives $11 million fine for Southwest Airlines' 2022 holiday meltdown - The Trump administration said it will forgive the last $11 million of a fine against Southwest Airlines that stems from the carrier's 2022 holiday meltdown.
- Plans to raise Vincent Thomas Bridge rejected - The Port of Los Angeles had hoped to raise the height of the Vincent Thomas Bridge to allow larger cargo ships to pass underneath.
- Southwest Airlines cuts earnings outlook on government shutdown demand hit - The carrier said it expects 2025 earnings before interest and taxes of about $500 million, down from a previous forecast of $600 million to $800 million.