Defense contractor Northrop Grumman and its European partner, EADS, have dropped out of a bid for a $40 billion deal to supply the U.S. Air Force with refueling tankers. Bill Radke finds out why from Marketplace's Stephen Beard.
Even after Lufthansa pilots agreed to return to work, airline workers continue to strike across Europe. Christopher Werth finds employees' fears of airline costs-cutting is a predominant theme.
Boeing and Northrop have been competing for a $35 billion contract to replace the Air Force's fleet of aging air-refueling tankers. The battle between the two companies has seen its fair share of scandal.
Many air carriers have begun offering wireless Internet on their planes within the past year. But passengers still have a way to go before the technology and etiquette are a smooth ride. Andrea Bernstein reports.
Federal Aviation Administration says airline pilots can't fly more than eight hours a day. But a special Frontline report airing tonight shows us a world that doesn't abide by this rule — at the severe risk of the pilots. Miles O'Brien reports.
American Airlines has announced that economy-class passengers on its domestic flights will have to pay $8 for a blanket and pillow. Our Marketplace Players wonder what's next.
A David and Goliath story is taking place in the aircraft industry. Airbus and Boeing have become allies to keep a Canadian newcomer from cutting into their sales of smaller jets. John Dimsdale reports.
European aircraft maker Airbus says it will cancel production of its A400M military cargo plane if European countries don't pay more for it. Steve Chiotakis gets the story from Marketplace's Stephen Beard.
