Bloomberg London’s Heathrow Airport intends to speed up spending on its controversial third runway, even before getting approval for the 14 billion-pound ($18 billion) project, according to the industry regulator. Europe’s busiest airport plans to boost early spending to 2.9 billion pounds, in 2014 prices, so it can stay on schedule for a planned 2026 opening, the Civil Aviation Authority …

Bloomberg Fast Retailing Co’s profit fell short of analyst estimates as weakness in the Uniqlo owner’s home market of Japan overshadowed a strong showing in overseas markets, particularly China. Operating profit rose to 74.8 billion yen ($692 million) in the three months ended on May 31, according to a statement from Asia’s largest retailer. That compares with analysts’ average estimate …

Bloomberg Two of the major US airlines that fly Boeing Co’s grounded 737 Max have taken the plane off their schedules until early November, the latest sign that the jet may not resume commercial service this year. American Airlines Group Inc adjusted its schedule for the fifth time to accommodate the Max’s lengthening absence since its March 13 grounding. The …