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Phil LeBeau

@Lebeaucarnews

Covering autos/airlines from Detroit to Japan to Europe for CNBC.

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Joined September 2009
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Tesla poised to scale production of heavy-duty Semi trucks with opening of Nevada factory

Tesla poised to scale production of heavy-duty Semi trucks with opening of Nevada factory

Elon Musk's automaker is set to open its first heavy-duty truck factory in Sparks, Nevada, as Tesla seeks to expand its reach.

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American places a large order for 310 CFM engines to power Airbus planes set to join the fleet. We’re live in Dallas with the CEO’s who put the deal together. $AAL $GE
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Replying to @SquawkCNBC
@SquawkCNBC @andrewrsorkin @BeckyQuick @Lebeaucarnews Phil would be the Joe Friday of anchors. Ultra-serious, methodical, emotionally flat, and obsessed with precision and procedure. Speaks in clipped, monotone sentences and has zero patience for drama or speculation. ♥️
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Great to meet you Josh! Fun day in Palo Alto.
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Meet the newest Subscriber to the JoshWest247 YouTube Channel! Great to chat with you @Lebeaucarnews
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American Airlines CEO is frustrated with a government shutdown that has lead to government mandated flight reductions. And the flight cancellations are on the cusp of getting worse. @CNBC cnbc.com/2025/11/07/airlines…
Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin

Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin

The cuts were ordered as air traffic controllers have missed their paychecks due to the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history.

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Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin @CNBC cnbc.com/2025/11/07/airlines…
Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin

Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin

The cuts were ordered as air traffic controllers have missed their paychecks due to the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history.

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GE Aerospace Q2 earnings easily beat estimates thanks to a 45% year over year increase in commercial engine deliveries. How did ⁦@GE_Aerospace⁩ do it? CEO Larry Culp outlines the reasons in this ⁦@SquawkCNBC⁩ exclusive interview. @CNBC $GE cnbc.com/video/2025/07/17/wa…
Watch CNBC's full interview with GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp

Watch CNBC's full interview with GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp

CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, growth outlook, impact of global trade war, air travel demand, and more.

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United beat the street in Q2, but the impact of flight cuts at Newark Airport hit margins and that continues in Q3….all contributing to narrower 2025 earnings guidance. Why does CEO Scott Kirby see less uncertainty in the economy? Don’t miss ⁦@SquawkCNBC⁩ interview $UAL
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GM expands production of gas-powered SUV, trucks in Michigan @CNBC cnbc.com/2025/07/15/gm-escal…
GM expands production of gas-powered SUV, trucks in Michigan

GM expands production of gas-powered SUV, trucks in Michigan

General Motors will produce the Cadillac Escalade at an assembly plant in Michigan, and expand the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light duty pickups.

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Transportation Secretary: Our system is safe — we have the safest skies in the world here in America @CNBC ⁦@SecDuffy⁩ cnbc.com/video/2025/06/16/tr…
Transportation Secretary: Our system is safe — we have the safest skies in the world here in America

Transportation Secretary: Our system is safe — we have the safest skies in the world here in America

CNBC's Phil LeBeau talks to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at the Paris Air Show to discuss last week's Air India crash, the safety of America's skies, and why he supports Trump’s ‘big beautif...

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Lockheed Martin COO: We are probably at the beginning of a 3-to-5-year surge in defense spending @CNBC cnbc.com/video/2025/06/16/lo…
Lockheed Martin COO: We are probably at the beginning of a 3-to-5-year surge in defense spending

Lockheed Martin COO: We are probably at the beginning of a 3-to-5-year surge in defense spending

CNBC's Phil LeBeau talks to Lockheed Martin COO Frank St. John  to discuss the state of defense spending, whether 'Golden Dome' actually works, and more.

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JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty on United partnership, turning around the airline and the state of bookings heading into the summer. $JBLU cnb.cx/43GVD2Q
JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty on United partnership

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty on United partnership

Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk its partnership with United, changes in route structures, travel demand, and more.

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“We have been working with the administration since late last year,” says General Motors CEO @mtbarra. “They understood our industry.” cnbc.com/video/2025/05/01/gm…
GM CEO Mary Barra: We are going to bring more production back to the U.S.

GM CEO Mary Barra: We are going to bring more production back to the U.S.

CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and General Motors chair and CEO Mary Barra join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's new 2025 guidance, impact of President Trump's auto tariffs, steps the company is taking to...

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GM CEO Mary Barra: We are going to bring more production back to the U.S. cnb.cx/4d3zmR8
GM CEO Mary Barra: We are going to bring more production back to the U.S.

GM CEO Mary Barra: We are going to bring more production back to the U.S.

CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and General Motors chair and CEO Mary Barra join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's new 2025 guidance, impact of President Trump's auto tariffs, steps the company is taking to...

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Acting FAA Administrator on hiring air traffic controllers, airspace congestion and Boeing progress @CNBC cnbc.com/video/2025/03/24/ac…
Acting FAA Administrator on hiring air traffic controllers, airspace congestion and Boeing progress

Acting FAA Administrator on hiring air traffic controllers, airspace congestion and Boeing progress

CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau join 'Squawk Box' to discuss hiring more air traffic controllers, lessons learned from the DCA crash, congestion in the airspace,...

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How much progress is @FAANews making hiring air traffic controllers? What about adding tech to help airlines avoid runway incursions? Don’t miss this @SquawkCNBC exclusive!
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