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UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed

July 1, 2026
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The plane crashed last fall while accelerating down the runway, killing all three pilots and 12 people on the ground. Twenty-three more were injured.

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Indianapolis International Airport plans $8.5M rental car parking lot

June 26, 2026
Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The airport authority expects to lease the lot to rental car operators, generating between $250,000 and $275,000 in annual revenue.

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$1.9B Cummins joint venture facing indefinite pause

June 26, 2026 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

The plan was to make battery cells for medium- and heavy-duty commercial electric vehicles, with production to begin in 2027.

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City-County Council committee advances vehicle tax-hike proposal opposed by mayor

June 16, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

The City-County Council’s Rules and Public Policy Committee voted along party lines Tuesday for a proposal that will increase taxes on vehicle registrations in Indianapolis.

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Gary airport positioned to benefit from Bears stadium in Indiana, officials say

June 9, 2026 | Abriana Herron, Inside INdiana Business and Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The Gary/Chicago International Airport is about 10 minutes north of the proposed site, which is the only location currently being considered by the NFL franchise for its new game-day home

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Q&A: Greg Humrichouser details effort to regain control of freight firm Direct Connect Logistix

May 29, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

He spoke with IBJ about that journey, his time in music and the ramifications of a U.S. Supreme Court case on the third-party logistics industry.

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City-County Council leaders propose vehicle fee increases to pay for roads

May 29, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

The proposal, which is opposed by the mayor, calls for higher fees on county vehicle registrations to cover the cost of road repairs and meet a requirement set by the state Legislature to qualify for more road funding.

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Hancock County vehicle lift dealer says distributorship deal will fuel its growth plans

May 22, 2026 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

Hancock County-based SLE Technologies Inc. recently landed a multistate distributorship deal which it says will help it unlock big growth opportunities in the collision repair market.

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NTSB: Flaw that led to engine flying off UPS plane grew unnoticed under relaxed inspection schedule

May 20, 2026 | Associated Press

The two-day hearing over the crash that killed 15 people last year in Louisville made it clear that key safety information wasn’t being shared among everyone involved.

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Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline

May 14, 2026 | Associated Press

Allegiant says the expanded network is expected to give travelers more options, especially in smaller and mid-sized markets.

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JetBlue adds Indianapolis International to its flight list

May 4, 2026 | IBJ Staff

JetBlue has stepped in to fill voids left by the collapse of Spirit Airlines, which ceased flights over the weekend.

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Spirit airlines seeks to start orderly wind-down to sell assets

May 4, 2026 | Bloomberg News

The airline is seeking to modify a bankruptcy loan to have the necessary funding to proceed with the sale of its assets, which include aircrafts and spare engines and parts.

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Before it collapsed, Spirit Airlines built model the industry copied

May 3, 2026 | Associated Press

The scrappy discounter that once rattled the industry with cheeky ads and rock-bottom fares took its final flight after 34 years of upending the business of flying.

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Budget airlines ask White House for $2.5B relief plan, report says

April 27, 2026 | Bloomberg News

Budget airlines are banding together to ask the Trump administration for financial assistance to help combat increasing jet fuel prices in exchange for warrants that would give the government the right to purchase equity stakes in the carriers, people familiar with the discussions said.

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says merger with American Airlines would be good for travelers

April 27, 2026 | Associated Press

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday argued that a merger between the iconic airlines would expand service, create a globally competitive airline and boost the U.S. economy.

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Neighbors take road safety into their own hands

April 24, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Over the next two months, neighborhoods across Indianapolis will gather to build temporary, resident-led science experiments on Indianapolis’ roadways.

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Trump raises prospect of federal support as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs, debt

April 21, 2026 | Associated Press

President Donald Trump also is encouraging a buyer to step in and rescue the struggling budget carrier.

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Indiana gas sales tax faces rise of 6 cents in May if Braun doesn’t extend suspension

April 21, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s suspension continues until May 8, which is when he said he would consider whether to extend his executive order.

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Republic’s LIFT Academy flight school lands contract with NASA

April 17, 2026 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

NASA’s contract with the Carmel-based company isn’t huge, but Republic officials say it could be beneficial for non-financial reasons.

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State Budget Committee approves toll road hikes, child care boost

April 17, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The panel green-lit a deal letting the Indiana Toll Road’s private operator to raise rates twice annually and the governor’s request to spend $200 million expanding a frozen low-income child care program.

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US government pitches gamers a career as air traffic controllers

April 10, 2026 | Bloomberg News

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Department launched a campaign Friday targeting video gamers for the job. The tag line: “It’s not a Game. It’s a Career.”

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Southwest Airlines, once known for its free bags perk, hikes fees amid higher jet fuel costs

April 8, 2026 | Associated Press

The airline now joins a growing list of U.S. carriers that have increased fees since the war in the Middle East began Feb. 28.

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