Despite recession, construction under way on $750 million, 50-story Devon Energy tower in OKCOctober 6th, 2009 Construction begins on $750M Devon tower in OKCOKLAHOMA CITY — Despite the recession, plans for the new 50-story headquarters for Devon Energy Corp. took another step toward reality Tuesday as company officials and civic leaders gathered for a formal groundbreaking ceremony.
United Airlines furloughs 290 pilots, part of previously announced plans to cut work forceSeptember 22nd, 2009 United Airlines furloughs 290 pilotsCHICAGO — United Airlines has furloughed another 290 pilots, part of previously announced plans to shrink its work force. United has said it aims to shrink its work force by 7,000.
The Transportation Department's on-time arrival ranking for US airlinesSeptember 8th, 2009 DOT releases airline delay list for AugustThe percentage of airline flights in August that arrived within 15 minutes of schedule, according to the U.S. Transportation Department:
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Largest steel column yet is installed at tallest tower being built at World Trade Center siteAugust 12th, 2009 70-ton column is largest installed at WTC towerNEW YORK — Builders of the tallest office tower under construction at ground zero have set a 70-ton piece of steel into place — the largest column installed yet at the building. Three more columns are set to go up Thursday, and 24 by the fall at One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower.
Parent UAL names new president for United AirlinesJuly 23rd, 2009 UAL names new president for United AirlinesCHICAGO — UAL Corp. on Thursday tapped an insider to become president of its United Airlines operating subsidiary.
What you talkin' bout, Willis? Sears Tower takes on name of British insurance brokerageJuly 16th, 2009 What you talkin' bout, Willis? Sears Tower renamedCHICAGO — The Sears Tower has officially become the Willis Tower in a ceremony in downtown Chicago. The country's tallest building and one of the world's iconic skyscrapers was renamed Thursday after London-based insurance brokerage Willis Group Holdings as part of its deal to lease 140,000 square feet of space in the tower.
Don't look down: Sears Tower unveils glass balconies suspended from 103rd floor SkydeckJuly 1st, 2009 Sears Tower unveils 103rd floor glass balconiesCHICAGO — Visitors to the Sears Tower's new glass balconies all seem to agree: The first step is the hardest. "It's like walking on ice," said Margaret Kemp, of Bishop, California, who said her heart was still pounding even after stepping away from the balcony.
Chicago's Sears Tower unveils glass balconies suspended from building's 103rd floor SkydeckJuly 1st, 2009 Sears Tower to open 103rd floor glass balconyCHICAGO — The Sears Tower is offering a new way to push your fear of heights right over the edge. A glass ledge, actually, suspended from the building's 103rd floor Skydeck.
Sears Tower to undergo $350 million green remodel, including wind turbines, solar panelsJune 24th, 2009 Sears Tower to undergo $350M green remodelCHICAGO — The Sears Tower will undergo a $350 million green remodeling effort at the 110-story skyscraper, including wind turbines, green roofs and solar panels. Owners and architects said Wednesday that the plan will reduce electricity use in the building by 80 percent and save 24 million gallons of water a year.
United Airlines to furlough 600 flight attendants this fall, citing economy and low turnoverJune 22nd, 2009 UAL to furlough another 600 flight attendantsCHICAGO — United Airlines said on Monday it needs to furlough another 600 flight attendants this fall because of the slow economy. United spokeswoman Megan McCarthy said another factor is significantly lower-than-usual turnover from retirements or resignations.
Boeing discusses possible order for new aircraft with United AirlinesJune 4th, 2009 Boeing in talks with United for new airplanesPITTSBURGH — Airplane maker Boeing Co. says it's in talks with United Airlines about a possible order for new aircraft.
Tigers activate Dontrelle Willis from DL; designate reliever Rincon for assignmentMay 13th, 2009 Tigers activate Willis from DLMINNEAPOLIS — Tigers left-hander Dontrelle Willis is scheduled to make his first start of the season Wednesday night against Minnesota. Willis was activated from the disabled list Tuesday night.
Dontrelle Willis to come off DL and return to Detroit's rotationMay 8th, 2009 Willis to return to Tigers, pitch next weekCHICAGO — Detroit Tigers left-hander Dontrelle Willis is ready to return to the major leagues. Manager Jim Leyland said Thursday that Willis, who has been on the disabled list since March 29 because of anxiety disorder, will start next Wednesday against the Twins in Minnesota.
Go ahead, look down: Sears Tower in Chicago to install 4 glass balconies for visitorsMay 2nd, 2009 Sears Tower to add glass balconies for a sick viewCHICAGO — Visitors to the top of the tallest building in North America soon won't be able to avoid looking straight down. The Sears Tower plans this summer to add four enclosed glass-bottomed balconies jutting out from the building's 103rd floor Skydeck — offering a view of 1,353 feet down.
Atlanta airport tower briefly evacuated after lightning strike; many flights divertedApril 24th, 2009 Atlanta airport tower cleared after lightning hitATLANTA — Many flights bound for Atlanta's airport were being diverted Thursday night after a tower was briefly evacuated after a lightning strike, which was followed by a power failure, a federal spokeswoman said. Workers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were evacuated at 8:49 p.m.
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