An American Airlines regional flight tragically collided with a U.S. Army helicopter on Wednesday night near Washington, D.C.

The jet's sterling safety record won't help Bombardier, however, as the Quebec manufacturer divested its aircraft programs to focus on private jets for business customers and the ultra-wealthy.

American Airlines regional jet confirmed to have crashed on approach to Reagan Airport. Japan's Nissan trims jobs and production in U.S. Toyota remains top-selling automaker.

It’s the biggest cabin on an aircraft and the one most of us fly in, even though we would much rather be closer to the front ...