David Shepardson

Washington, D.C., United States

Reuters reporter in DC covering transportation, aviation, autos + (anything that moves) FCC tech Pvs @DetroitNews Michigan native. Father of three, husband

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Boeing reports smaller-than-expected loss on higher jet deliveries, shares jump

1 day ago | ca.marketscreener.com | Allison Lampert |Shivansh Tiwary |David Shepardson

(Reuters) - Boeing reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss on Wednesday, as the U.S. planemaker produced and delivered more jets, after quality problems and a crippling strike shuttered most of its aircraft production late last year. The company's shares jumped 8% in morning trading, as its loss was not as large as investors feared and after a gradual increase in 737 production during the quarter.
WATCH | Delta aeroplane suffers engine fire in Orlando, forcing evacuation

2 days ago | timeslive.co.za | David Shepardson |Rajesh Kumar Singh

Smoke rises from a Delta plane due to an engine fire in Orlando, Florida, in the US, on April 21 2025. A Delta Air Lines aircraft carrying nearly 300 passengers suffered an engine fire after pushing back from the gate at Orlando International Airport in Florida on Monday, forcing passengers to evacuate using slides, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. The Airbus A330 was set to depart for Atlanta when the engine caught fire. The FAA said it will investigate.
FAA to deploy new pilot messaging database system by September

2 days ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | David Shepardson

FAA to deploy new pilot messaging database system by SeptemberWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it plans to deploy a new pilot messaging database by September after a series of outages have raised safety concerns. The FAA said it had selected CGI Federal to work on modernizing the "Notice to Airmen" system that provides pilots, flight crews and others with critical safety notices about U.S. airspace.
US may withhold environmental approvals for NY City projects if state does not end congestion pricing

2 days ago | uk.marketscreener.com | David Shepardson

(Reuters) -The Trump administration may withhold environmental approvals for Manhattan transportation projects if New York state does not end congestion pricing, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Monday. Duffy told New York Governor Kathy Hochul she must respond by May 21 and said the department could start taking actions on May 28.
From Chatbots to AI Agents: How Solsten Gives Machines a Human Touch

3 days ago | londoninsider.co.uk | David Shepardson

The race to humanize artificial intelligence has found its missing link. Solsten’s psychological database—covering 3.4 billion people across 20,000 brands and 40,000 interest groups—is now powering a new breed of AI agents that don’t just process data about humans but think like them. This breakthrough promises to transform everything from customer service bots to video game characters into entities that understand and know how to resonate with human nuance.
Bitcoin Dips to 3-Day Lows as Analysts Eye $83K Liquidity Trap

3 days ago | londoninsider.co.uk | David Shepardson

Bitcoin faced renewed price pressure heading into the weekend, briefly dipping below $84,000 before recovering slightly. The price action added a fresh layer of caution for traders navigating the current consolidation phase. Data showed Bitcoin falling 1.5% to $83,974 on April 20, marking a three-day low for the digital asset. While weekend trading typically sees lower volatility, this move was enough to reignite discussions around the integrity of near-term support.
Charles Schwab Plans to Launch Spot Crypto Trading as Bullish Momentum Builds

4 days ago | londoninsider.co.uk | David Shepardson

Charles Schwab is gearing up to enter the spot cryptocurrency market, a move that could significantly impact both its services and the wider digital asset ecosystem. CEO Rick Wurster announced during the company’s 2025 Spring Business Update that Schwab intends to launch spot crypto trading within the next 12 months. Wurster emphasized that Schwab’s progress toward offering spot crypto trading is closely tied to developments in U.S. regulations.
MicroStrategy Postpones New Bitcoin Purchase Until ‘Further Notice’

6 days ago | londoninsider.co.uk | David Shepardson

US tech giant MicroStrategy has delayed its planned Bitcoin purchase until “further notice”, sources at the firm told London Insider on 17 April. This adjusted buying strategy could result in the firm not buying any additional Bitcoin until May. Earlier today, the same sources had informed London Insider that MicroStrategy was planning to buy more Bitcoin this week, but this latest BTC acquisition has now been delayed for reasons that are not yet clear.
Oil Prices Climb Over $66 Amid US Sanctions and OPEC Output Adjustments

1 week ago | londoninsider.co.uk | David Shepardson

Oil prices continued their upward momentum on Thursday, bolstered by tightening supply prospects due to new U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil and fresh commitments by some OPEC nations to reduce output. Brent crude climbed by 55 cents, or 0.8%, to reach $66.40 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) increased 66 cents, or 1.1%, to $63.13 a barrel.
MicroStrategy Will Announce Latest Bitcoin Acquisition on 21 April

1 week ago | londoninsider.co.uk | David Shepardson

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in the world, will purchase more BTC this week and will publicly announce details of its latest crypto acquisition on 21 April, two sources familiar with the matter informed London Insider. The sources did not specify whether the latest Bitcoin purchase will be financed by issuing stock or via its various corporate bond offerings.