Delta to add 16 Boeing 717s next year

Delta Air Lines will add 16 Boeing 717s from rival AirTran Airways to its fleet next year, after finalizing a deal with Boeing and AirTran parent Southwest Airlines.

Delta will lease all 88 of AirTran's Boeing 717s, gradually adding them to its fleet over the next few years. After taking delivery of the first 717s in 2013, Delta will take on another 36 in 2014 and the final 36 in 2015.

Delta will use the Boeing 717s configured with 110 seats to replace 50-seat regional jets.

Atlanta’s short-term rentals are starting to fill up for the World Cup

Airbnb is predicting about 6,000 guests will stay with Atlanta hosts during the World Cup, representing about 45,000 guest nights.

Paramount makes hostile bid for Warner Bros., including CNN, Turner networks

Days after Netflix announced its plans to acquire the storied Hollywood institution’s studio and streaming businesses, Paramount has launched an all-cash offer.

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Medical company announces expansion in Columbus with 480 jobs

A medical logistics company that makes health care kits announced an expansion plan for its Columbus operations, which will add 480 new jobs to the region.

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