CHICAGO-A Boeing executive recently warned that the ongoing machinists strike at the company could drive the assembly of Boeing's next airplane out of the state of Washington. MORE
LONDON-At least one analyst says the ongoing credit crisis will result in increased global regionalism and renewed friction between such economic powerhouses as China and the United States. MORE
DETROIT-Lawmakers and industry analysts are saying the federal government's $25 billion loan package for Detroit's automakers appears to be coming just in time to cover their bills. MORE
WASHINGTON-National Association of Manufacturers President John Engler has issued a statement urging quick Congressional action on the agreement reached over the weekend to deal with the nation’s financial crisis. MORE
ALLISTON, Ontario-Honda of Canada Mfg. has opened a new $154 million facility to build fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines for its Civic product line. MORE
MELBOURNE, FL-The new Embraer aircraft assembly plant in Brevard County, FL, likely will hold a groundbreaking ceremony in December. The plant, which will cost $41 million, will perform the final assembly of two types of business jets. The company plans to hire at least 200 workers for the operation. MORE