U.S. trade deficit shrinks in June as exports
| U.S. trade deficit shrinks in June as exports climb - Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON -- The U.S. trade deficit has gone on a diet, helped by strong exports of farm products and private aircraft charter manufactured goods and private aircraft charter by Americans spending less as the economy limps along. The deficit for June fell 4.1% to $56.8 billion. That's the lowest Source: www.latimes.com Embattled Qantas forced to ground yet more planes - Times Online The embattled airline Qantas has been dealt another embarrassing blow after the Australian company was forced to ground six of its Boeing 737 planes because of issues over crucial safety checks. As a result, the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Source: www.timesonline.co.uk Delta, NWA pilots head to arbitration over seniority - Detroit Free Press Pilots value their seniority because it determines their schedule, the aircraft they fly and private aircraft charter layoff protection. A three-member panel has been selected to resolve the issue. Source: www.freep.com |