US Airways defers delivery of 54 aircraft until at least 2013 to boost available cash
US Airways defers delivery of 54 aircraft TEMPE, Ariz. — US Airways said Tuesday it will delay delivery of 54 Airbus jets until at least 2013 as it tries to bolster its financial strength. US Airways pilots say contract talks are stalled, ask for federal mediation
US Airways pilots ask for federal mediation First Solar reports profit growth, but revenue disappoints and shares fall
First Solar reports profit growth, but shares fall Arizona State University police confirm student committed suicide in professor’s office
ASU police investigating campus suicide TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona State University police say a graduate student fatally shot himself in a professor’s office. US Airways offering of 29 million shares raises $137.3 millionTEMPE, Ariz. — US Airways Group Inc. said on Monday that it raised $137.3 million from a stock offering. Sullenberger, pilot of plane that splashed down in the Hudson River, returning to the cockpitTEMPE, Ariz. — The pilot who guided a US Airways flight into New York’s Hudson River will return to flying regular flights along with new duties as a management pilot. Pilot of US Airways jet that landed in Hudson River to return to cockpit as management pilotTEMPE, Ariz. — The pilot who guided his crippled jetliner to a safe emergency landing in the Hudson River in January is set to fly again. First Solar names Robert Gillette CEO, board member, effective October 1TEMPE, Ariz. — First Solar Inc., nation’s largest solar panel maker, on Thursday named Robert Gillette CEO, succeeding Mike Ahearn. US Airways cutting 600 positions at airports this fall, saying economy is forcing cost-cuttingMINNEAPOLIS — US Airways is cutting 600 ground jobs this fall as it continues to struggle with the slow economy. US Airways traffic falls 4.1 percent in June, key revenue metric drops 20 percentTEMPE, Ariz. — US Airways Group Inc. said Monday traffic fell 4.1 percent in June as the ongoing recession continued to curb consumers’ appetites for air travel. Slow economy, falling tax revenue prompt delay in Phoenix light rail expansion plansPHOENIX — Phoenix officials have delayed a proposed expansion of this car-crazy city’s new light rail system, citing funding problems and a drop in tax revenue because of the slow economy. US Airways seeks 400 flight attendants for voluntary furloughs in response to overstaffingUS Airways is asking for 400 flights attendants to volunteer for leaves of up to 16 months, and said involuntary furloughs could be next if there aren’t enough takers. Obama shrugs off honorary degree snub at ASU, tells grads ‘body of work’ yet to comeTEMPE, Ariz. — President Barack Obama says Arizona State University officials aren’t the only ones who think he needs to accomplish more to earn an honorary degree. Obama uses commencement speech to tell Arizona State grads their best work is yet to comeTEMPE, Ariz. — President Barack Obama didn’t shy away from the “snub” by Arizona State University officials who said he didn’t deserve an honorary degree because he hadn’t accomplished enough yet. In a commencement speech Wednesday to a stadium full of young graduates, he said the officials were right. Obama uses commencement speech to tell Arizona State grads their best work is yet to comeTEMPE, Ariz. — President Barack Obama didn’t shy away from the “snub” by Arizona State University officials who said he hadn’t accomplished enough yet to earn an honorary degree. In a commencement speech Wednesday to a stadium full of young graduates, he said the officials were right. Obama tells Arizona State University graduates their best work, like his, is yet to comeTEMPE, Ariz. — President Barack Obama is answering critics who say he hasn’t achieved enough in life to deserve an honorary college degree. He says they’re right. Barack Obama heads to Arizona State for first commencement speech as presidentTEMPE, Ariz. — High temperatures, not heated protests, greeted Barack Obama on Wednesday as he arrived at Arizona State University for his first commencement address as president. Obama at Arizona State University: Giant university’s goals mesh with president’sTEMPE, Ariz. — The abortion flap over President Barack Obama’s invitation to speak at Notre Dame’s graduation is getting all the attention. Cardinals’ Warner practices, says he’s ahead of schedule in hip surgery recoveryTEMPE, Ariz. — Kurt Warner says he’s ahead of schedule in his recovery from surgery to repair a hip injury that bothered him much of last season. Ex-Steeler Bryant McFadden hopes to win another ring with CardinalsTEMPE, Ariz. — Cornerback Bryant McFadden left the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers during the offseason to sign with the Arizona Cardinals, whom the Steelers beat in Tampa in February. Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still haunted by Super BowlTEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still hasn’t watched a tape of the Cardinals’ loss to Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl. Arizona’s Boldin, Dockett show up for minicamp but sit out with “injuries”TEMPE, Ariz. — Wide receiver Anquan Boldin and defensive tackle Darnell Dockett showed up for the Arizona Cardinals minicamp but begged off of workouts because of “injuries.” No. 1 pick Wells shrugs off durability issue, says he’s ready to fit in with CardinalsTEMPE, Ariz. — Running back Chris “Beanie” Wells shrugged off concerns about durability that apparently caused him to fall to the No. 31 pick in the NFL draft. Arizona Cardinals release running back Edgerrin James, 2 othersPHOENIX — The Arizona Cardinals granted running back Edgerrin James’ wish to be released on Tuesday and cut two others who played significant roles in the team’s run to the Super Bowl. Fans in Tempe, Ariz., go wild for ‘Wolverine’ premiere, Hugh Jackman and other cast membersTEMPE, Ariz. — Hugh Jackman has no regrets about taking the premiere of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” out of Hollywood and into the desert city of Tempe. Arizona selects Ohio State RB Wells with No. 31 selectionTEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals have selected running back Chris “Beanie” Wells of Ohio State with the 31st pick overall in the NFL draft. |
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