Susan J. Aluise

Susan J. Aluise

Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer

Susan J. Aluise is president and executive editor of National News Syndicate, a Washington, D.C.-based news organization focused on global business, national security, information technology, transportation and financial services. Prior to forming the company in January 1996, she spent a decade at Potomac, Md.-based Phillips Business Information — the last six years as editorial director. She has launched 31 subscription-based news publications and websites in the Aviation, Financial Services, Defense, Information Technology and Telecom industries, including Aviation Today, World Airport Week, Credit Risk Management Report and Electronic Commerce Insider. In a journalism career spanning more than 30 years, Susan has covered six U.S. presidents and 15 Congresses for a variety of U.S. and global news organizations. She also has covered several international political and economic summits and was honored by a national journalism foundation for excellence in news and analysis following the 9/11 terror attacks.

Recent Articles

Stormy Weather Ahead For DryShips, Navios & Other Shippers

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer

Container cargo shippers have had a miserable month as low charter rates and too many ships have left dry bulk shippers tacking against the wind.

4 Reasons Ford Stock Still Has Something in the Tank

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer

Ford NYSE:F recently paid down a large portion of its debt, which will allow the automaker stock to stay competitive, shed its junk bond status and use interest payments for growth instead of debt service.

Rebound in Business Travel Lifts Airline Stocks, Weighs on Margins

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer

Business travel flights from airline stocks is improving, but carriers like United, Continental, Delta and American need to keep an eye on margins despite better corporate flight sales.

Airlines Get the Message, Boost On-Time Performance

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer

Companies ratcheted up their efficiency last year in the wake of government fines if they didn't.

Railroad Stock Rally May Signal Economic Recovery

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer

Economic recovery has helped major railroad stocks like Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) CSX Corp. (NYSE: CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC).

4 Biofuel Stocks to Watch in 2011

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer

The bright outlook for this burgeoning sector could help stocks like Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

UPS and FedEx Pick Up Momentum as Economy Rebounds

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer

Fedex and UPS earnings are typically a good indicator of the broader economy, and the shipping stocks are picking up momentum.

3 Reasons Expensive Oil Will Continue to Weigh on Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer

As fuel demand and Egyptian unrest pushed crude oil prices over $100 barrel this week, the transportation industry renewed the debate over how to stabilize fossil fuel costs.

Discount Carrier Vision Air Taking Off, But Can it Turn a Profit?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer

Move over, JetBlue (NYSE: JBLU), Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) and Spirit -- there’s a new low-cost carrier taking flight called Vision Airlines.

Egypt Unrest May be Opportunity in Tanker Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer

A disruption in Egypt of the Suez Canal could affect shipping stocks, particularly tanker shares.

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