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US senators grill CEOs as GM-Chrysler eye deal
The CEOs of General Motors and Chrysler said they would consider restarting merger talks if needed to win their slice of up to -billion in aid.
The CEOs of General Motors and Chrysler said they would consider restarting merger talks if needed to win their slice of up to -billion in aid.
Chances have dimmed that a last-minute plan being crafted to provide -billion to bail out US automakers would receive enough backing.
US Senate Democrats took the first step towards bailing out the nation’s crippled auto industry on Monday by proposing a -billion loan programme.
American Airlines has cancelled about 570 flights scheduled for Friday, raising to more than 3 000 the number this week it has grounded to reinspect the wiring on its MD-80 fleet for a second time. The disruption has affected more than 300 000 passengers, including Friday’s schedule cuts.