Shelby County Commissioners approved Monday, May 20, a five-year $1.7 million contract with American Medical Response of Tennessee Inc. for emergency ambulance service in Shelby County outside Memphis.

2. Commission Approves AMR Ambulance Contract - Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Shelby County Commissioners approved Monday, May 20, a five-year $1.7 million contract with American Medical Response of Tennessee Inc. for emergency ambulance service in Shelby County outside Memphis.

3. Commission Approves Certified Tax Rate As Prelude To Tax Debate - Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Shelby County Commissioners established a certified county property tax rate of $4.32 Monday, May 20, after much debate about what the calculation means in a reappraisal year where reappraisal values went down instead of up or staying roughly even.

4. Amro Milestone Attributed to Seasoned Staff - Wednesday, April 17, 2013

For the music retailer that traces its history back to 1921 and to the second-floor Downtown studio Mil Averwater opened to give piano lessons, 2013 is a time of reflection, celebration and pride in a few impressive numbers.

5. Judge Indicates Support for American-US Airways Deal - Thursday, March 28, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) – A federal bankruptcy judge signaled his support for the $11 billion merger of American Airlines and US Airways.

But Judge Sean H. Lane deferred giving his official blessing until he could further consider the timing of a severance package for outgoing American CEO Tom Horton.

6. AMR CEO Horton in Line for $20 Million Severance - Monday, February 18, 2013

Tom Horton won't get to lead the new American Airlines after it merges with US Airways, but he'll get a going-away prize of nearly $20 million.

7. American, US Airways Announce $11 Billion Merger - Friday, February 15, 2013

DALLAS (AP) – US Airways CEO Doug Parker has landed the big merger he sought for years. Now the soon-to-be CEO of the new American Airlines has to make it work.

Planes need painting. Frequent flier programs have to be combined. And the new airline will still be weak in Asia and need to win back business travelers who have been drifting away to other airlines.

8. Report: AMR, US Airways Boards to Meet This Week - Tuesday, February 12, 2013

DALLAS (AP) – Directors of American Airlines and US Airways reportedly plan to meet Wednesday to consider a merger.

The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that negotiators were still considering the makeup of the combined company's board and an exact role for the CEO of American parent AMR Corp.

9. Amro Music Makes Food Bank Donation - Saturday, December 22, 2012

Amro Music made a donation to the Mid-South Food Bank this month as part of a unique food collection.

10. Amro Music Makes Food Bank Donation - Friday, December 21, 2012

Amro Music made a donation to the Mid-South Food Bank this month as part of a unique food collection.

11. Google Enables Virtual Tour of Amro Music - Friday, December 07, 2012

Google has extended its Street View technology inside select shops and businesses around the country.

And the new feature, which allows users to search for a participating business and then virtually browse inside it, has started to show up in Memphis.

12. US Airways Posts Record Third-Quarter Profit - Thursday, October 25, 2012

DALLAS (AP) — US Airways turned in a strong performance during a three-month stretch that covers much of the peak summer vacation season.

Net income for the third quarter was a record $245 million, or $1.24 per share, compared with $76 million, or 41 cents per share, a year earlier, the airline said Wednesday.

13. American Airlines: Key Revenue Number Rises - Tuesday, October 09, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – American Airlines parent AMR Corp. said Monday that a key revenue measure rose 4 percent in September although traffic declined as the carrier struggled with widespread flight delays and cancellations.

14. American Airlines, Union Agree to Resume Contract Talks - Thursday, October 04, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – American Airlines and its pilots' union have agreed to resume stalled contract negotiations.

The union also said Tuesday that it will delay releasing results of a strike-authorization vote scheduled to end Wednesday.

15. Pilots Say American Airlines Wants to Resume Contract Talks - Wednesday, September 26, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – There could be progress in breaking the standoff between American Airlines and its pilots, which appears to have caused a spike in canceled and delayed flights.

American formally asked the pilots' union to resume negotiations on a new labor contract. A spokesman said the union board will meet Wednesday to decide on the next step.

16. American Airlines Signs Deal to Outsource Some Flying - Thursday, September 13, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – American Airlines has agreed to outsource some of its regional flying to SkyWest Inc., part of American's plan to cut costs while it's under bankruptcy protection.

17. Creditors Expect Decision on AMR by Year-End - Monday, September 10, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – AMR Corp.'s bankruptcy creditors expect the parent company of American Airlines to decide by year-end whether to merge with another airline or remain an independent company.

18. British Airways Considers American Airlines Stake - Monday, September 03, 2012

British Airways’ parent company International Airlines Group says that it has signed a non-disclosure agreement with American Airlines, allowing it to look at the company’s books.

Foreign investors are prohibited from owning more than 25 percent of a U.S. airline. The two airlines already have a joint business agreement for flights across the Atlantic Ocean and were founding members of the OneWorld frequent flier alliance.

19. Leader of American Airlines Pilots' Union Resigns - Friday, August 10, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – The leader of the pilots' union at American Airlines resigned Thursday after pilots rejected a concessionary contract offer that he supported.

David Bates said that the union's board asked him to step down and he agreed.

20. US Seeks $162M in Fines Against AMR, American Air - Wednesday, August 08, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – Federal safety regulators are seeking up to $162.4 million in fines against American Airlines and its affiliates for alleged violations of U.S. safety standards going back several years. The sanctions would dwarf any previous penalties against an airline.

21. Amro Music Honored For Music Advocacy, Store Layouts - Friday, August 03, 2012

Memphis-based Amro Music has been recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants for its contributions to music advocacy and for its merchandising and displays.

The 90-year-old family business was awarded the Support Music Local Advocacy Award for the organization’s support of local music and music advocacy. The store won the category of Best Merchandising & Display, thanks to the way it makes stores visitor-friendly by breaking its sales floors into easy-to-find sections each featuring touch-screen monitors where shoppers can learn more about the products on display.

22. American CEO Bashes US Airways; Calls it Desperate - Thursday, July 26, 2012

BOSTON (AP) – American Airlines CEO Tom Horton wants to set the record straight: It was he who approached US Airways CEO Doug Parker about the possibility of combining the two airlines, not the other way around.

23. AMR has Q2 Loss of $241M on Bankruptcy Costs - Thursday, July 19, 2012

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is reaping higher fares and record revenue but still losing money.

American's parent, AMR Corp., said Wednesday that it narrowed its second-quarter loss to $241 million from $286 million a year ago. The results were weighed down by the cost of AMR's bankruptcy restructuring.

24. American Offers to Drop Plans to Lay Off Pilots - Monday, June 25, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – American Airlines is offering to drop plans to furlough pilots as it seeks union approval for a long-term cost-cutting deal that would help American rebuild while under bankruptcy protection.

25. American Makes its Case Against Union Contracts - Tuesday, April 24, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – American Airlines argued before a federal bankruptcy judge Monday that its union contracts need to be changed to make the company financially stable.

The airline lost more than $10 billion in the decade leading up to its declaration of bankruptcy in November. During that same period most of its major rivals used the bankruptcy process to cut wages and benefits, which American says has left it saddled with higher labor costs.

26. US Airways Makes Deals With 3 AMR Unions - Monday, April 23, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – US Airways has struck deals with unions at American Airlines to win their support for a possible merger of the two airlines.

The unions are angry that American is trying to cut jobs and labor costs while under bankruptcy protection. They represent 55,000 pilots, flight attendants and ground workers at American, the nation's third-largest airline

27. American Airlines' Parent Lost $1.7 Billion in Q1 - Friday, April 20, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – The parent company of American Airlines says it lost $1.66 billion in the first quarter, mostly on costs related to its bankruptcy restructuring.

AMR Corp. said Thursday that excluding bankruptcy costs and other special items, it would have lost $248 million, compared to a loss of $405 million a year ago.

28. Losses Keep Mounting at American Airlines - Monday, April 02, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – The parent company of American Airlines told a bankruptcy court that it lost $619 million last month as revenue declined from January and failed to offset major expenses like fuel and labor.

29. American Airlines Seeks to Cancel Labor Contracts - Wednesday, March 28, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – American Airlines is asking a bankruptcy judge to break its union contracts and impose cost-cutting terms on workers.

American said it filed the request Tuesday in U.S. bankruptcy court in New York.

30. Amro Still Strikes Chord In Music Retail Business - Monday, March 26, 2012

When customers walk into Amro Music, they are greeted first by two mannequins in marching band uniforms.

Next, they are greeted by one of the business’s employees.

The most recent addition to the longtime music store’s welcoming committee is an exquisitely crafted Steinway piano.

31. American Airlines Aims to Cancel Labor Contracts - Friday, March 23, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – American Airlines will ask a federal bankruptcy judge next week to throw out its union contracts if it can't reach cost-cutting deals with labor unions.

One of American's lead lawyers in the bankruptcy case, Harvey Miller, said Thursday that the company and unions have bargained in good faith, but he doesn't expect them to reach compromises.

32. Southwest Says It Won't Make a Profit in 1st Qtr. - Wednesday, March 14, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – Southwest Airlines doesn't expect to earn a profit in the first quarter because of higher fuel costs.

Chief Financial Officer Laura Wright said Tuesday that jet fuel prices have been higher than the airline expected – about $3.50 per gallon instead of the $3.35 it had been forecasting.

33. Eagle Airline Lays Off 50 Pilots, Grounds 9 Planes - Monday, March 05, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, plans to lay off 50 pilots as it grounds nine turboprop planes.

Eagle's most junior pilots will be furloughed on April 5 with recall rights if the airline hires pilots in the future.

34. American to Make More Room for Some Economy Seats - Friday, March 02, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – American Airlines plans to add a few roomier seats to its economy cabin and charge most passengers more for them.

Elite members of American's frequent-flier program and customers who buy full-fare coach tickets will get the perk for free, if the seats are available.

35. 2008 Model Predicts Effects of Airline Mergers - Friday, February 03, 2012

Two years ago, a trio of economics professors at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, checked in on a model they built in 2008 to measure and predict the long-term effects of U.S. airline mergers on specific markets, including Memphis.

36. American Airlines Aims to Cut 13,000 Jobs - Thursday, February 02, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – The parent of American Airlines wants to eliminate about 13,000 jobs – 15 percent of its workforce – as the nation's third-biggest airline remakes itself under bankruptcy protection.

37. AMR to Meet With Employees, Reports $904M Loss in Dec. - Wednesday, February 01, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – Executives from American Airlines' parent company were scheduled to meet with employees Wednesday in Fort Worth, Texas, to detail concessions that they want from unions under a reorganization plan. Unions expected the company to propose job cuts and either freeze or end American's pension plans.

38. Delta’s Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles - Thursday, January 26, 2012

Delta Air Lines reported its most profitable quarter ended in December in the company’s history – with quarterly profit excluding special items more than doubling from a year ago.

The Atlanta-based major carrier with a hub at Memphis International Airport reported net income excluding special items of $379 million for the last calendar quarter of 2011. The net income was $221 million better than the $158 million a year earlier.

39. Delta’s Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles - Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Delta Air Lines reported its most profitable quarter ended in December in the company’s history – with quarterly profit excluding special items more than doubling from a year ago.

The Atlanta-based major carrier with a hub at Memphis International Airport reported net income excluding special items of $379 million for the last calendar quarter of 2011. The net income was $221 million better than the $158 million a year earlier.

40. Delta Shares Up on Report of Interest in AMR - Friday, January 13, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. rose Thursday after a report that the world's second-biggest airline may try to buy American Airlines parent AMR Corp.

41. AMR to be Dropped from NYSE Trading - Monday, January 02, 2012

American Airlines’ parent company, which filed for bankruptcy protection last month, said Thursday, Dec. 29, that its stock will be dropped from the New York Stock Exchange.

The shares will stop trading on the NYSE before the opening bell Thursday, Jan. 5. The delisting includes AMR common stock and some company-issued notes.

42. AMR's American Eagle May Cut 223 Jobs in February - Friday, December 16, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – American Eagle, the regional-flying affiliate of American Airlines, may furlough 223 Texas-based pilots and flight attendants in February as the company cuts costs under bankruptcy protection.

43. 3 Senior Executives Leaving American Airlines - Wednesday, December 07, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – The exodus of top leaders at American Airlines is growing, a week after parent AMR Corp. filed for bankruptcy protection.

44. Court Blocks Large AMR Investors From Selling - Tuesday, December 06, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – A bankruptcy court judge has blocked big investors from selling their stock in bankrupt American Airlines parent AMR Corp.

45. Airlines Attempt to Raise US Prices Again - Monday, December 05, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – Major U.S. airlines are again trying to raise prices on many domestic flights.

Delta Air Lines Inc. confirmed Friday that it had raised fares to Florida, Phoenix and Las Vegas by up to $10 per round trip.

46. Most American Airlines Fliers to See Little Impact - Wednesday, November 30, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – For most of the 240,000 passengers who fly American Airlines each day, the airline's bankruptcy filing should have little noticeable impact.

American continues to operate flights, honor tickets and take reservations. It says its frequent-flier program will be unaffected.

47. American Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Protection - Wednesday, November 30, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – The parent company of American Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday, seeking relief from crushing debt caused by high fuel prices and expensive labor contracts that its competitors shed years ago.

48. American Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Protection - Tuesday, November 29, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – American Airlines and its parent company filed for bankruptcy protection as they try to cut costs and unload massive debt built up by years of high fuel prices and labor struggles. There will be no impact on travelers for now.

49. US Airways, Delta Hike Fares by Up to $10 Per Round Trip - Friday, November 04, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – US Airways and Delta Air Lines Inc. are raising fares on many U.S. flights by up to $10 per round trip, and other airlines are tinkering with prices too.

50. Airlines Hike Fares for 1st Time Since Summer - Thursday, October 20, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Holiday travelers may want to lock in airfares now, because they're going up.

Major airlines are joining in the first widespread airfare increase since early August. The hike was initiated by Delta Air Lines Inc. late Tuesday when it raised fares by $4 to $10 on roundtrip flights across most of its U.S. routes, according to Rick Seaney of Farecompare.com. Soon after, United Continental Holdings Inc. matched the increases.

51. Southwest Posts Q2 Profit of $161 Million - Friday, August 05, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – Southwest Airlines Co. set records for full planes, and higher fares boosted revenue as the summer vacation season kicked into high gear.

52. Stocks Mixed After Biggest Day in a Year - Thursday, July 21, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) — One day after the Dow Jones industrial average had its best day this year, the stock market is drifting between slight gains and losses Wednesday. Analysts say concerns about lifting the U.S. debt limit are trumping strong earnings from Apple and a slew of new deals.

53. Rep. Steve Cohen Travels to Mideast - Friday, June 10, 2011

This week, Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen is leading a fact-finding trip to Israel, the West Bank and Egypt.

Cohen, who recently was appointed to a commission on security and cooperation in Europe, was encouraged to visit the region by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who appointed him to the commission.

54. Government Examining Airline Ticket Distribution - Monday, May 23, 2011

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines says the government is investigating whether companies that distribute airline flight and fare information are violating federal antitrust laws.

Several airlines and two leading ticket information-distribution companies confirmed Friday that they have been contacted by antitrust officials at the Justice Department.

55. Delta, American Boost Some Air Fares by Up to $120 - Wednesday, February 16, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – Delta and American are raising the price of some tickets favored by business travelers up to $120 per round trip.

Fare experts said Delta started the increase on Monday and was matched by American.

56. JetBlue Softens Bullish Q4 Revenue Forecast - Thursday, December 09, 2010

DALLAS (AP) – Airline executives are mostly optimistic that higher fares will continue to boost revenue, but JetBlue Airways warned Wednesday that ticket sales for the holiday season could be weaker than expected and lowered its outlook for the fourth quarter.

57. United, Continental Complete Combination - Monday, October 04, 2010

United and Continental closed the deal on Friday that will create the world's biggest airline. The new carrier aims to lure business fliers who want to travel overseas while keeping fares competitive with discount carriers in the U.S.

58. Study Paints Grim Picture of New Madrid Quake - Monday, June 28, 2010

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A study commissioned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency indicates that a major earthquake on the New Madrid fault would kill 3,500 people and leave millions homeless.

59. Delta Reports $256 Million Q1 Loss, Sees Q2 Profit - Wednesday, April 21, 2010

ATLANTA (AP) – Delta Air Lines Inc. blamed heavy winter storms and one-time expenses for propelling it to a $256 million loss during the first three months of the year, though it said Tuesday it expects a solidly profitable second quarter as the peak summer season ramps up.

60. American Airlines Furloughing Pilots - Monday, January 25, 2010

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - American Airlines says it will furlough up to 175 pilots beginning next month because it has a too many pilots after reducing its flight schedule.

American reported Friday it sent notices to 80 pilots that they will lose their jobs at the end of February. Officials said there could be a second round of furloughs in the spring.

61. American Proposes JAL as Exclusive NE Asia Partner - Thursday, December 17, 2009

ATLANTA (AP) - American Airlines has proposed making JAL its exclusive northeast Asian partner to keep it from Delta's clutches.

American Chief Executive Gerard Arpey said Wednesday he told Japan Airlines that American will not compete for connecting passengers to other points in northeast Asia if the Japanese carrier remains American's partner in the oneworld alliance.

62. American, Partners Offer $1.1B to Japan Airlines - Friday, December 04, 2009

TOKYO (AP) - American Airlines upped the ante in the tug-of-war over Japan Airlines, vowing Thursday to lead a $1.1 billion investment in the struggling carrier to prevent it from falling into the orbit of rival Delta.

63. American Airlines Parent Gets $2.9B, Shifts Routes - Friday, September 18, 2009

ATLANTA (AP) - American Airlines' parent company said Thursday it is taking on significant new debt at a time when revenues are being hammered, but the $2.9 billion in cash and fresh financing it raised should quiet concerns – for now – that it is in danger of a cash crunch and a bankruptcy filing.

64. American to Cut 921 Flight Attendants' Jobs - Wednesday, September 02, 2009

DALLAS (AP) - American Airlines is cutting 921 flight attendant jobs as it deals with an ongoing downturn in traffic and lower revenue.

The airline said Tuesday that the cuts will take effect Oct. 1.

65. American Airlines Parent AMR Posts Q2 Loss - Thursday, July 16, 2009

DALLAS (AP) - American Airlines parent AMR Corp. lost more money in the second quarter as fewer people got on its planes and those who did paid lower fares than a year ago.

66. DOT Grants Antitrust Immunity to Continental - Monday, July 13, 2009

DALLAS (AP) - The U.S. Transportation Department on Friday granted Continental Airlines Inc. immunity from antitrust laws, allowing it to work closely with a group of other carriers, including United Airlines, on international service.

67. Swine Flu Casts Shadow Over Economy - Tuesday, April 28, 2009

LONDON (AP) - Uncertainty over the swine flu outbreak cast a shadow over the struggling global economy Monday, raising fears that that the spread of the virus could harm trade and tourism and undermine businesses just as they begin to rally.

68. Delta to Add Flights To Dallas From Memphis - Monday, April 27, 2009

Delta Air Lines Inc. said Friday it will begin flights to and from Dallas Love Field this summer.

69. Delta Posts $794M Q1 Loss - Wednesday, April 22, 2009

ATLANTA (AP) – Delta Air Lines Inc., the world’s biggest airline operator, said Tuesday it was instituting a $50 fee for most passengers to check a second bag on an international flight – a first among major U.S. carriers – as it reported a $794 million first-quarter loss from the weak economy and bad bets on fuel hedges.

70. Mixed Signals Abound, But Economy Remains Weak - Monday, April 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - A flurry of better-than-expected bank earnings reports this week, coupled with some tentatively encouraging economic data, suggest the economy and the financial system might not be quite as sick as many had believed.

71. American Airlines Unveils Newest Jet in Fleet - Tuesday, April 14, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - American Airlines will add the first of 76 new Boeing jets to its fleet this week in a move that the carrier hopes will cut fuel and maintenance costs.

The Boeing 737-800 aircraft will replace about one-fourth of American's current aging fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series jets, which have been the subject of several maintenance problems in the past year.

72. US Airlines Reduced Hassle In 2008 - Tuesday, April 07, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. air carriers led by Hawaiian Airlines took some of the hassle out of flying last year.

The airline industry had its best performance in four years in 2008, private researchers said Monday in their annual study of airline quality, based on government statistics.

73. US Jobless Claims Rise as Retail Sales Slip - Friday, March 13, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - With layoffs spreading, the number of initial claims for jobless benefits rose last week, while the total number of Americans continuing to receive benefits set a record high, the government said Thursday.

74. Bill Would Limit Antitrust Immunity for Airlines - Thursday, February 05, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - The chairman of a House committee overseeing airlines says it should be harder for carriers to work together on setting prices and schedules.

Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn., introduced legislation late Tuesday to raise standards for granting antitrust immunity to airlines. He said competition among carriers is declining, resulting in higher fares, especially on routes between the United States and Europe.

75. Airline Losses for Fourth Quarter Mount - Friday, January 30, 2009

ATLANTA (AP) - Deep capacity cuts, checked bag fees and aggressive fare sales couldn't stop the airline industry's bleeding from the impact of bad bets on fuel hedges and the drop-off in demand due to the weak economy. After more carriers posted losses Thursday, the total fourth-quarter red ink for the top nine U.S. carriers by traffic rose to $4 billion.

76. Airlines Threaten to Move Flights From Atlanta to Memphis - Wednesday, January 21, 2009

ATLANTA (AP) – Airlines that do business at the world’s busiest passenger airport are playing hardball in talks over new lease agreements, threatening to move some flights to other airports – including Memphis International Airport – if they can’t maintain competitive costs on fees they pay.

77. Delta to Launch New Memphis Flights - Thursday, November 13, 2008

ATLANTA (AP) - Fresh off its acquisition of Northwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines Inc., the world's biggest carrier, said Wednesday it plans to add 15 new international routes starting next spring, though it's unclear whether that will mean another year of big capacity growth outside the U.S. as the carrier will cut frequencies on other routes.

78. Airlines' On-Time Performance Improved in Sept. - Monday, November 10, 2008

ATLANTA (AP) - U.S. airlines' on-time performance and baggage handling improved in September, though the carriers overall posted a higher rate of domestic cancellations compared to the same month a year ago, the Transportation Department said Friday.

79. Exec: American's US Capacity Reductions Permanent - Thursday, September 11, 2008

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Despite the big drop in fuel prices over the last two months, domestic capacity reductions American Airlines has been making are permanent, Chief Financial Officer Tom Horton said Tuesday as he also suggested that the industry could see more consolidation in the future.

80. Earthquake Expert Warns of Economic Damage - Friday, August 15, 2008

ROLLA, Mo. (AP) - From cracked oil and natural gas pipelines to contaminated public water supplies, the nation's economy could be the biggest casualty of the next major Midwest earthquake, an earthquake expert warned Wednesday.

81. US Manufacturing Flat in July - Monday, August 04, 2008

U.S. manufacturers’ business was flat in July, as higher prices and tight credit kept them from expanding, but exports propped them up again.

The Institute for Supply Management reported its reading of activity from the country’s producers of cars, airplanes, appliances and food hit 50, down from 50.2 in June.

82. Manufacturing Flat in July as Exports Keep Growing - Monday, August 04, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) - Higher prices, tight credit and a gloomy economy kept U.S. manufacturers from growing in July, but exports helped prop them up.

The Institute for Supply Management said its reading of activity from the country's producers of cars, airplanes, appliances and food hit 50, down from 50.2 in June.

83. Fitch Ratings Shifts Airlines To Negative Outlook - Tuesday, July 15, 2008

High fuel prices and slowing demand for travel have raised the risk that airlines could default on aircraft leases, Fitch Ratings said Monday.

Fitch revised its outlook for the industry to negative, saying downgrades are likely to outnumber upgrades over the next year.

84. Northwest Airlines to Cut 2,500 Jobs - Thursday, July 10, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Northwest Airlines Corp. said on Wednesday it will cut 2,500 jobs because of high oil prices, and will soon begin charging $15 to check luggage and up to $100 to redeem a frequent-flier award ticket.

85. Northwest Airlines to Cut 2,500 Jobs - Wednesday, July 09, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Northwest Airlines Corp. said on Wednesday it will cut 2,500 jobs because of high oil prices, and will soon begin charging $15 to check luggage and up to $100 to redeem a frequent-flier award ticket.

86. Airline Traffic Fell in November; Industry Still on Record Pace - Friday, February 15, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. airlines carried fewer passengers in November, the first time in 2007 that traffic declined compared with the same month a year earlier.

The airlines carried 59.9 million domestic and international passengers in November, down from 60.3 million in the same month in 2006 and from 64.2 million in October, according to data released Thursday by the Transportation Department's Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Through October, traffic had risen every month last year compared with 2006.

87. Tenn. Lobbies U.S. GovFor Northwest Flights to China - Thursday, August 16, 2007
     Tennessee has joined the lobbying efforts of several other states to secure nonstop flights from the U.S. to China via Northwest Airlines, which operates a hub in Memphis.
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88. Northwest Airlines DepartsBankruptcy Protection - Friday, June 01, 2007
     Northwest Airlines exited bankruptcy protection Thursday, capping a 20-month reorganization aimed at making the nation's fifth-largest carrier competitive again.
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89. Continental Named Most Admired U.S. Airline - Wednesday, March 07, 2007
     Continental Airlines was rated the most admired U.S. airline in Fortune magazine's 2007 list of America's Most Admired Companies. The list and related stories appear in the March 19 issue, on newsstands Monday and at www

90. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Monday, March 31, 2003
Toyota to bring

Toyota to bring

200 jobs to W. Tenn.

Gov. Phil Bredesen and state Economic and Community Development commissioner Matthew Kisber unveiled Toyota Motor Corp.s plans Friday to build a $124 million engine block plant in Jackson...

91. Archived Article: United P2 - Wednesday, January 08, 2003
United cuts some in-flight food service

United cuts some in-flight food service

United Airlines has curtailed in-flight food service to passengers in the first, business and coach sections of many flights to reduce expenses and meet the strict...

92. Archived Article: Nwa P 2 - Thursday, November 07, 2002
Northwest to book pension-related charge

Northwest to book pension-related charge
Northwest Airlines Corp., the fourth-largest U.S. airline, said Wednesday it expects to book a pension-related charge of more than $700 million this quarter. <...

93. Archived Article: Planes P2 - Wednesday, September 25, 2002
Airline stocks spiral as fears mount

Airline stocks spiral as fears mount
Major U.S. airline stocks continued their staggering descent Tuesday, as fears of war, higher jet fuel prices and dire warnings from top industry executives added to ...

94. Archived Article: Airlines P2 - Thursday, September 19, 2002
Low-cost air carriers gaining share

Low-cost air carriers gaining share
Delta Air Lines president Frederick Reid said Wednesday he expects low-cost carriers to double their market share in the near future, but still sees a role for a "...

95. Archived Article: Plane Tix P2 - Monday, September 16, 2002
Consumers might balk at new ticket rules

Consumers might balk at new ticket rules

With dwindling demand and revenues exacerbating problems caused by high overhead and pricey labor contracts, stricter ticketing rules now in force seemed like a ...

96. Archived Article: Fares P2 - Monday, July 08, 2002
Flyers ground fare hikes

Flyers ground leisure fare hikes

Three of the biggest U.S. air carriers attempted to hike prices on select leisure fares stubbornly low since Sept. 11, but industry analysts dismissed the hike as largely irrelevant. 97. Archived Article: Twa P.2 - Thursday, January 11, 2001
American to buy TWA, some U American to buy TWA, some U.S. Air assets The parent of American Airlines said Wednesday it would spend $1.7 billion in cash to buy beleaguered Trans World Airlines and some US Airways assets, in deals that would give Ame...

98. Archived Article: China P.2 - Thursday, August 10, 2000
Four airlines vie for China routes Four airlines vie for China routes United Parcel Service Inc. says it is the best candidate but an ``underdog'' among the carriers vying to secure highly coveted air rights into China. Atlanta-based UPS is battling...

99. Archived Article: Page 2 - Monday, January 03, 2000
Federal Express joins others in adding fuel surcharge Federal Express joins others in adding fuel surcharge Memphis company, other airlines attempting to offset higher costs Federal Express Corp. will apply a 3 percent fuel surcharge on most FedEx d...

100. Archived Article: Back-airport - Thursday, January 21, 1999
By SUZANNE THOMPSON FedEx requests added space next to hub By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News A lease amendment that would create additional space for Federal Express will be considered by the Memphis and Shelby County Airport Authority during its b...