Factbox: Airlines suspend China flights over coronavirus
Airlines have started suspending flights to China in the wake of a new coronavirus outbreak, which as of Thursday had killed 170 people and infected almost 8,000.
Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide
Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly spreading coronavirus, with American Airlines’ pilots filing a lawsuit seeking an immediate halt.
American Airlines reaches tentative contract deal with mechanics union
American Airlines Holdings Inc said it has reached a tentative deal with its mechanics union this week for a new joint collective bargaining agreements, nearing the end of bitter negotiations that have dragged on for years.
Asia shares try to rally after gut-wrenching week
Asian share markets were fighting to stabilize at the end of a punishing week as investors clutched at hopes China could contain the coronavirus, even as headlines spoke of more cases and more deaths.
Chevron asks staff to postpone ‘non-essential’ business travel to China: memo
U.S. oil major Chevron Corp has asked its employees to postpone all “non-essential” business travel to China in the aftermath of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Thursday.
SkyWest adds 20 first-gen Embraer jets as order for new version remains on hold
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA said on Thursday that U.S. regional carrier SkyWest Inc has signed a firm order for 20 E175 planes from its E1 generation, worth close to $1 billion, as an order for newer E2 aircraft remains in limbo.
EA’s tepid forecast overshadows quarterly beat, shares slip
Electronic Arts Inc forecast fourth-quarter adjusted revenue below analysts’ estimates, weighed down by the delayed launch of its basketball title “NBA Live”, while its “Apex Legends” battles “Fortnite” and “PUBG” to attract young gamers.
U.S. SEC Commissioner defends proposal on shareholder voting rules
A top official at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday defended an agency shareholder voting proposal amid “misconception” received from the SEC’s public consultation process over new limits to vote on thorny issues like climate chan…
Amgen 2020 outlook falls short of Street estimates; shares slump
Amgen Inc on Thursday forecast 2020 earnings well short of Wall Street estimates, sending shares of the largest U.S. biotechnology company down 2.5%.
Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mount worldwide
Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly spreading coronavirus, with American Airlines’ pilots filing a lawsuit seeking an immediate halt.
