Thomas Black

Dallas

Reporter at Bloomberg News

Bloomberg News industrial reporter

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Divorcing SpaceX just isn’t possible right now

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Thomas Black

The public spat between President Trump and Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, was unsettling given the power these two men wield and how their verbal tussle quickly escalated to issues that directly affect national security. Trump floated the cancellation of all NASA and Department of Defense contracts with SpaceX, the space-launch and satellite-internet company Musk founded in 2002.
Trucking’s English-Language Rule for Drivers Will Backfire

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Thomas Black

A supposed concern about safety is a smokescreen for an industry mired in a slump. (Bloomberg Opinion) -- Foreign-born truck drivers may need to bone up on their English-language skills by June 25. That’s when authorities have the green light to bar holders of commercial driver’s licenses from the road because they don’t have a sufficient grasp of the language. Large trucking companies, which normally decry driver shortages, have been pushing for this change, citing safety reasons.
Trucking’s English-Language Rule for Drivers Will Backfire

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Thomas Black

I stopped using punctuation in my prompts — here’s why I swear by it nowDo you really need punctuation, spell-check and proper grammar when chatting with AI? I’ve tested how being polite alters response, so I just had to …
Divorcing SpaceX just isn’t possible right now

2 weeks ago | fredericknewspost.com | Thomas Black

The public spat between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, was unsettling given the power these two men wield and how their verbal tussle quickly escalated to issues that directly affect national security. Trump floated the cancellation of all NASA and Department of Defense contracts with SpaceX, the space-launch and satellite-internet company Musk founded in 2002.
Divorcing SpaceX Just Isn’t Possible Right Now

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Thomas Black

Mutually assured frustration. (Bloomberg Opinion) -- The public spat between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, was unsettling given the power these two men wield and how their verbal tussle quickly escalated to issues that directly affect national security. Trump floated the cancellation of all NASA and Department of Defense contracts with SpaceX, the space-launch and satellite-internet company Musk founded in 2002.
Aerospace Was Ready to Take Off. Then Tariffs Landed.

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Thomas Black

Some Boeing planes have more than 1 million parts. (Bloomberg Opinion) -- The captains of the aerospace industry will gather in Paris next week for the marquee aircraft show and, while order announcements usually grab the headlines, the real driver of value the year will be the further recovery of the pandemic-battered aerospace supply chain, though a new obstacle has emerged. The world wants more aircraft. Airlines want to expand fleets and replace older aircraft that are more costly to operate.
United and JetBlue Can Help Each Other - If Regulators Let Them

4 weeks ago | advisorperspectives.com | Thomas Black

You have to give credit to JetBlue Airways Corp. for doggedly pursuing a deal to expand its scale. The money-losing airline tried a Northeast partnership with American Airlines Group Inc. and an acquisition of Spirit Airlines Inc. Both those agreements were shot down in federal court after being challenged by the Justice Department during the administration of President Joe Biden. Trying again, the Long Island City-based airline announced on Thursday a partnership with United Airlines Holding Inc.
United and JetBlue Can Help Each Other — If Regulators Let Them

4 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Thomas Black

A match made for the Northeast. (Bloomberg Opinion) -- You have to give credit to JetBlue Airways Corp. for doggedly pursuing a deal to expand its scale. The money-losing airline tried a Northeast partnership with American Airlines Group Inc. and an acquisition of Spirit Airlines Inc. Both those agreements were shot down in federal court after being challenged by the Justice Department during the administration of President Joe Biden.
Opinion: Musk's focus shift needed for SpaceX and Tesla success

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Thomas Black

Musk postponed a SpaceX talk, sharing optimism online instead. Photo / Getty ImagesOpinion by Thomas BlackTHREE KEY FACTSSpaceX’s third consecutive Starship launch ended in failure, highlighting issues with Elon Musk’s divided attention. Musk’s political involvement has negatively impacted Tesla’s brand and sales, especially in Europe and the US. Investors urge Musk to focus on business rather than politics, emphasising the importance of SpaceX’s government contracts.
SpaceX’s failed test proves Musk needs to refocus

1 month ago | spokesman.com | Thomas Black

Another Starship glitch is not a good look for SpaceX, the startup founded by Elon Musk. This is the third consecutive Starship launch that ended with disappointment and several uncompleted tests. The mantra of SpaceX’s tests have been to fail, learn and iterate. This strategy hasn’t worked as well without full attention from Musk, who converted the idea of building a reusable rocket into reality.