WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology - Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news release: * * * Employment Remains 8.7% Above Pre-Pandemic September 2019 * * * U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment increased to 807,865 workers in September 2023, 2,939 (0.37%) more workers than in August 2023 (804,926) and 64,765 (8.72%) more than in pre-pandemic Septem  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 17 -- General Motors issued the following news release: Together, GM and BrightDrop have been laying the groundwork for an all-EV future and transforming what it means to make vehicles. Since launching in January 2021, BrightDrop has been an important innovator in commercial EVs, and going forward this integration will be even tighter. Starting today, BrightDrop will become part of GM. We believe that this move will benefit our fleet customers by providing them with an e  more

HONG KONG, China, Nov. 17 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, has been awarded the Elite Enterprise Partnership Award by the HKSAR Customs and Excise Department for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes FedEx for its proactive co-operation and contributions to Hong Kong Customs. This award highlights the close co-operation and connection between Cu  more

HONG KONG, China, Nov. 18 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, has been awarded the Elite Enterprise Partnership Award by the HKSAR Customs and Excise Department for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes FedEx for its proactive co-operation and contributions to Hong Kong Customs. This award highlights the close co-operation and connection between Cu  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) released its annual economic impact report, analyzing the company's worldwide network and role in fueling innovation during its 2023 fiscal year (FY 2023)[1]. Produced in consultation with Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB), a leading provider of business decisioning data and analytics, the study demonstrates the positive impact FedEx has on individuals and communities around the globe -- otherwise  more

MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 15 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, is further enhancing its intercontinental services between Vietnam and the Philippines as well as other markets in Asia, Middle East, Africa (AMEA) and Europe, with the introduction of a new flight offering faster transit times. Effective October 31, 2023, the new flight will use a dedicated B767  more

HONG KONG, China, Nov. 16 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx announced that giant pandas Mei Xiang (25 years old), Tian Tian (26 years old), and their two cubs Xiao Qiji (3 years old) will be released in November 2023. We are pleased to announce that we arrived in Chengdu, China, on a FedEx Express charter flight from Washington DC on the 9th. The three giant pandas were flown aboard a FedEx Express Boeing 777F on November 8th in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Zoo   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Duane A. Evans, issued the following news release: EMILY SUSAN BREAUX, age 48, a resident of Metairie, Louisiana , pleaded guilty on November 15, 2023, before U.S. District Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon to conspiracy to distribute heroin, a violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(C), and 846, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. According to court documents, on multiple   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: DNC National Press Secretary Sarafina Chitika released the following statement: "Once again, it is clear that the MAGA 2024 field takes their marching orders from their de facto leader, Donald Trump. From supporting mass deportations and detention camps to pushing to divert funding from our military, MAGA Republicans are in lockstep behind Donald Trump's cruel immigration agenda. Make no mistake, MAGA   more

LONDON, England, Nov. 18 (TNScapv) -- The Confederation of British Industry issued the following news release: Ahead of the Autumn Statement, the CBI, Make UK and Energy UK - backed by more than 200 companies and trade associations - have written to the Chancellor to ask that full capital expensing be made a permanent feature of the UK tax system. Full text of the letter is as follows: Dear Chancellor, We are writing to ask you to make full expensing a permanent feature of the UK tax system   more

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) released its annual economic impact report, analyzing the company's worldwide network and role in fueling innovation during its 2023 fiscal year (FY 2023).[1] Produced in consultation with Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB), a leading provider of business decision-making data and analytics, the study demonstrates the positive impact FedEx has on individuals and communities around the globe -- other  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, Kenneth L. Parker, issued the following news release: A federal grand jury has indicted four Ecuadorian nationals with crimes related to stealing jewelry and Apple products at retail centers in multiple states to then resell the items on the black market. Those charged include Alexander Wilson Diaz-Remache, 39; Jonathan Eduardo Remache-Diaz, 33; Alvaro Oswaldo Loaiza-Alvarez, 27; and Gustavo Daniel Vinueaza-Bueno, 36  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following order to show cause (Admin. Proc. File No. 3-21625): * * * In the Matter of CRANK MEDIA INC ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE On September 7, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued an order instituting proceedings ("OIP") against Crank Media Inc ("Respondent") pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934./1 On October 13, 2023, the Commission issued an Order Regarding Service, which instruct  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations and Innovation issued the following testimony by Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association International, involving a hearing on Nov. 9, 2023, entitled "Addressing Close Calls to Improve Aviation Safety": * * * On behalf of the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), I want to thank you for inviting me to testify on Addressing Close Calls to Impr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations and Innovation issued the following testimony by the National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer L. Homendy involving a hearing on Nov. 9, 2023, entitled "Addressing Close Calls to Improve Aviation Safety": * * * Good morning, Chair Duckworth, Ranking Member Moran, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for inviting the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to te  more