Hitachi Astemo Flags Lapses in Quality Tests over Decades

TOKYO, May 19 Reuters Japanese automotive supplier Hitachi Astemo said on Friday it found misconduct over testing and other procedures for components had lasted as long as four decades, affecting a much wider range of plants and customers than previously disclosed. The comments come in the wake of news last month that Toyota affiliate Daihatsu rigged safety […]
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American Airlines Pilots Reach Agreement on new Contract

CHICAGO, May 19 Reuters American Airlines pilots have agreed in principle on a new contract, their union said on Friday, ahead of a busy summer travel season after years of negotiations with the largest U.S. carrier. The Allied Pilots Association APA, which represents over 13,000 pilots at Texasbased American, said it will move forward with completing […]
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Global Equity Funds Post Outflows for Fifth Week in a Row

May 19 Reuters Global equity funds suffered outflows for a fifth straight week in the week to May 17, undermined by uncertainties over U.S. debt ceiling and concerns about global economy, with soft economic data coming out of the U.S. and China. According to Refinitiv Lipper data, global equity funds faced 8.72 billion worth of outflows in the week to […]
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