Musicians applaud new rule for flying with instruments
A new federal transportation rule makes it clear that airlines must allow musical instruments of certain dimensions as carry-on items.
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Indiana, U.S., shut out of new auto assembly plants
Every plant announced for North America since 2009 has gone to Mexico. The upshot is not only few assembly jobs, but fewer jobs and businesses that feed off of the massive operations.
Indiana lawmaker wants to revise law restricting I-69 route
Rep. John Price of Greenwood's bill would revise a law that bans the I-69 extension from passing through Marion County's Perry Township.
Pence backs release of $200M for Indiana highway projects
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he supports the release of $200 million for highway projects around Indiana ahead of the presentation of his proposal for a new state budget later this week.
Republic Airways moves to streamline, retire less-profitable jets
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. has spent the past year since selling its passenger service, Frontier Airlines, getting back to its basics of contract flying and trying to ramp up profit in part by transitioning to a fleet of larger planes.
Truckers, Celadon feuding over fuel
A Marion County judge in December said Celadon Group Inc.’s practice of withholding part of its fuel savings from its owner/operator drivers breaches the terms of its agreement with 2,262 current and former drivers.
Indiana low-powered moped law to take effect Jan. 1
Beginning Thursday, owners of mopeds or scooters with engines smaller than 50 cubic centimeters must have a registration, a license plate and an Indiana identification card.
Georgia woman files suit in Indiana Megabus crash
The woman is suing over medical bills, lost wages and other financial damages due to a separated shoulder, concussion, bruising and cuts she sustained in the Dec. 20 crash in Seymour.
Travel forecast: Warm, windy and wet
The forecast for Indiana on Christmas Eve calls for as much as 2 to 4 inches of snow, which could leave untreated roads and bridges slick.
2014 NEWSMAKER: Mario Rodriguez
Mario Rodriguez, the new head of Indianapolis International Airport, has been able to attract additional air service here.
Indianapolis airport solar farm expansion completed
Contractors have finished bringing online dozens of acres of solar panels at Indianapolis International Airport.
New flights from Indy cater to business travelers
Low-cost carrier Southwest is deliberately wooing the corporate crowd with its recently announced nonstop flights from Indy to Los Angeles and Boston.
IndyGo’s real-time features for riders delayed
The city bus company is in the midst of a technology upgrade that’s supposed to include next-bus arrival information via digital signs at downtown stops and text messaging.
Rail upgrade could boost jobs but sparks fears
Plans to upgrade more than 100 miles of train tracks between Indianapolis and Kentucky are getting mixed reactions in Indiana.
Airport to sell 80 acres for $8M; renews lease with AAR
The Indianapolis Airport Authority has approved a letter of intent to sell 80 acres to a local developer. It also reached a 10-year extension of its lease agreement with aircraft maintenance services company AAR.
Fishers extends subsidy for commuter bus service
The soon-to-be-city of Fishers has promised to help keep the Indy Express commuter bus rolling until the end of April—and maybe longer, depending on ridership early next year.
Southwest to add nonstop service to LA, Boston
Southwest will depart Indianapolis International Airport for Los Angeles once daily, and there will be two flights every day to Boston, the airline announced Wednesday.
Terrorists remain fixated on airlines, departing TSA chief says
John Pistole, outgoing head of the Transportation Security Administration and soon-to-be president of Anderson University, said the greatest threat to national security is still someone slipping a bomb onto a plane bound for the United States.
Southwest bag workers picketing over flight delays
Southwest Airlines workers picketed and handed out leaflets to passengers in Indianapolis, Denver and 14 other airports across the country Tuesday
Local water logistics company expands in Chicago area
Indianapolis-based TPG Marine Enterprises LLC announced Thursday that it has acquired Chicago Dry Dock, a shipyard near Lake Michigan founded in 1979.