Hyundai Recalls 54,337 Elantra Hybrids After Overheating Risk
Hyundai recalled 54,337 Elantra Hybrid sedans after regulators flagged an overheating hybrid control unit that can, in rare cases, cause fires. Dealers will install a free software update and owner notices are set for July 13, 2026.
GM Drives Aveo and Groove Out of China, Parks Them in Ramos Arizpe
GM will assemble the Chevy Groove and Aveo at Ramos Arizpe in 2027 under a $1B plan to boost Mexico-based production and capacity. The move shifts final assembly away from China for Mexican buyers.
India Sends Safety Sleuths To Seattle As Boeing Fuel Switch Faces Heat
Indian officials will travel to Boeing's Seattle lab in June to observe tests on a fuel‑control module removed from an Air India 787, deepening scrutiny of the Dreamliner's fuel‑cutoff switches. The work comes as investigators ready a final AAIB report.
DC Lead Pipe Blitz Blows Past 10,000-Line Mark
DC Water says Lead Free DC completed more than 3,100 replacements in FY25 and cleared the 10,000th removal as verifications, outreach and hiring expanded. Officials say the pace must continue to meet federal deadlines.
FAA Quietly Slashes Controller Staffing as D.C. Braces for Summer Flight Chaos
FAA lowered its certified‑controller target to 12,563 from 14,633, a recalibration that could tighten summer operations and keep overtime elevated at busy hubs.
Chicago Jury Awards $49.5M In 737 MAX Wrongful-Death Case
A Chicago federal jury awarded $49.5 million to the family of Samya Stumo in a wrongful-death suit tied to the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash. The award includes about $21 million for pain and suffering and the family plans to seek punitive damages.
Vegas Airline Scoops Up Sun Country, Bets Big on Budget Flyers
Allegiant closed its $1.5B purchase of Sun Country on May 13, 2026, creating a larger leisure carrier and promising a margin‑first approach as fuel costs surge.
United Brings Back Houston To Caracas Nonstop Link
United will relaunch daily nonstop flights between Houston (IAH) and Caracas (CCS) on Aug. 11, restoring a direct connection that many families and oil-sector workers rely on.
D.C. Metro Eyes $400M Transit Upgrades For RFK Stadium
Metro has sketched a roughly $400M package of station, rail and bus upgrades to move crowds at the Commanders’ planned RFK stadium, leaning on entrances and operations instead of a new rail stop.












