The recent merger and strong demand drives growth at the airliner.
Researchers are developing unmanned aerial vehicles that can help the agriculture industry monitor crops and increase yields.
At least according to a website that figures the carrier added that much revenue from placing seats just an inch closer together.
The automobile business is strong. So is construction, based on shipments on the nation's railroads. Crude oil is a hot commodity. Coal is suffering from low prices.
The more efficient engines are headed to the booming Northeast Corridor line, whose growing ridership is also paying for them.
Consumers will love paying less at the pumps, but investors in these sectors will be the clear winners.
A slew of next-generation lighter-than-air flying machines promise to do amazing feats, though problems remain.
Increasing the nation's share of the international travel market will require the removal of self-imposed post-9/11 obstacles.
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