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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 16, 2019
Shutdown bites economy and U.S. Coast Guard as Washington talks stall
The U.S. economy is taking a larger-than-expected hit from the partial government shutdown, White House estimates showed on Tuesday, as contractors and even the Coast Guard go without pay and talks to end the impasse seemed stalled.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 5, 2018
More big-name firms embroiled in recent U.S. political debates, inviting Trump's wrath
Nike's "Just Do It" campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick is a rare example of a brand jumping into a divisive issue uninvited. Still, like it or not, American companies are increasingly being pulled into the country's political and cultural wars.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 3, 2018
Archaeologists discover Nile Delta village that predates pyramids
Archaeologists in Egypt say they have found one of the oldest-known villages in the Nile Delta dating back to the Neolithic era.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 25, 2018
U.S. airlines to yield to Beijing's demands, will refer to 'China Taiwan'
U.S. airlines plan to comply with a Chinese government demand that they revise their website identifications of Taiwan to reflect China's claim on the island territory, said a person familiar with the discussions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 18, 2018
Drone maker accused of covering up bomb in bag on Delta flight, going after whistleblower
AeroVironment Inc. was accused of trying to conceal that employees transported a drone rigged with explosives on a commercial flight and retaliating against a manager who told the government.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 14, 2018
As Boeing weighs new '797' midsize jet, Delta, in sign of thaw, looks to sign on
Delta Air Lines Inc. is showing no hard feelings after its recent trade spat with Boeing Co.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 21, 2017
U.S. aims to slap steep duties of nearly 300% on Bombardier jets after Boeing beef
The U.S. Commerce Department on Wednesday finalized steep anti-subsidy duties on Bombardier Inc.'s CSeries jets, setting up the next round of a fierce international trade dispute between the United States and Canada.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 8, 2016
Delta computer outage delays flights worldwide
Delta Air Lines Inc said a "major systemwide network outage" on Monday had delayed flights worldwide and technicians were working to resolve the computer problem as soon as possible.
BUSINESS
May 6, 2016
Their protection cash flow cut off, militants attack Chevron platform in Niger Delta
Militants attacked a Chevron platform in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta region late on Wednesday, the U.S. energy company said on Thursday, amid growing fears of a revived militant campaign in the region.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 5, 2015
Skymark creditors pick ANA as sponsor, rejecting Delta
In a meeting at the Tokyo District Court, creditors rejected Delta Air Lines Inc., the only other suitor for Skymark, which filed for bankruptcy protection in January.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 4, 2015
Poaching of Cecil the lion prompts United, Delta to ban big-game trophies
United Airlines joined Delta Air Lines Inc. in banning big-game trophies as freight after the killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe triggered mounting global outrage.
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2015
Delta jet declares emergency on flight to Narita from Detroit
A Delta Air Lines jet heading for Narita International Airport on Wednesday declared an in-flight emergency after an apparent engine failure over a remote part of the ocean, the airline said Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 15, 2015
Delta to serve as Skymark sponsor under creditor's revival plan
Delta Air Lines Inc. would become a minority shareholder in Skymark Airlines Inc. under a rehabilitation proposal put forward by the bankrupt Japanese carrier's biggest creditor, forcing investors to choose between competing plans at a key meeting in early August.
BUSINESS
Jun 19, 2015
Delta surrenders Seattle-Haneda route; AA to use slot for LAX
After beating American Airlines for the right to keep flying to Tokyo's close-in airport, Delta Air Lines Inc. will give up the Seattle-to-Haneda route because it says the U.S. government's terms are too onerous.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 27, 2013
Delta ups ante in battle for New York fliers with $1.4 billion terminal
Delta Air Lines Inc. sharpened the jockeying for the highest-paying passengers in New York, the biggest U.S. aviation market, as it opened a $1.4 billion terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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