United's chaotic scheduling threatens US Airways merger
United Airlines faces a schedule meltdown with thousands of flight cancellations and poor on time performance, risking the approval process for its $4.3 billion merger with US Airways. Analysts warn the turmoil weakens the merger case before federal regulators, with a decision unlikely before next year.
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National merger faces scrutiny amid airline growth claims
National and the sixth-largest carrier confront tough questions as eight congressional hearings unfold. Airline chiefs push that the merger will boost global access with 93 planned new nonstop flights, yet Senate leaders say it could reduce travel options, raise fares, and lower service. The aviation panel weighs consumer impact amid skepticism.
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Anti drunken driving crusader jailed for vehicular homicides
Audrey Kishline the founder of Moderation Management was sentenced to four years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of vehicular homicide for a head on crash on Interstate 90 near Cle Elum Washington that killed Richard Davis and his 12 year old daughter LaShell. Her blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit. Kishline apologized to the families and said she will live with guilt.
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Fuel tank woes stall NASA tests for X-33 space plane
NASA delays the X-33 program once targeting a 1999 lift off after a graphite-epoxy tank crack found during a 16-test. Marshall Space Center official Gene Austin said the delay to 2002 won’t cancel the project which aims to field a private prototype to replace the shuttle. Manufacturers VentureStar LLC had announced earlier delays for tank defects and a final tank material decision remains pending.
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