Delta Adds 30 Planes to Airbus Order
Delta Airlines is continuing to refresh and upgrade its fleet by adding 30 A321neo aircraft to its existing order with Airbus. The extended order will further the company’s position as an indust...
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California Transportation Commission allocates $1.4B for infrastructure
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) announced Thursday that it had allocated more than $1.4 billion for infrastructure projects. The infrastructure investments will be funded, in part, b...
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IATA urges repatriation of blocked funds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), an organization representing 290 airlines worldwide, is urging governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable air...
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Kentucky Airport to Receive an Additional $10 Million for Terminal Improvements
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. Rep. James Comer (R-KY) announced Thursday that Barkley Regional Airport in Paducah, Ky. will receive a second installment of $10 million to construct a new a...
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Sen. Tester praises inclusion of Montana infrastructure investments in federal bill
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester (R-MT) told constituents at Bozeman City Hall Wednesday that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would benefit Gallatin County. The legislation recently passed in the S...
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New Software allows airlines to track cargo pieces
Unisys Corporation announced Tuesday that it would be providing airlines with new software that tracks the status and location of each piece of a shipment over the course of their journey. The new...
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FAA approves environmental assessment for proposed Newark Liberty AirTrain
The proposed $2.05 billion AirTrain replacement at Newark Liberty International Airport remains on track now that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Final Environmental Assessment ...
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FAA needs to assess accuracy of staffing estimates, audit finds
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General recently conducted an audit and learned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs to assess the accuracy of its staffing mod...
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FAA implements more efficient flight routes for South-Central Florida
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) went live with new air traffic routes and procedures for South-Central Florida, promising improved safety and airspace efficiency. The project, also known...
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ACI World welcomes Good Health Pass Collaborative Interoperability Blueprint
The Airports Council International (ACI) World welcomed last week the publication of the Good Health Pass Collaborative Interoperability Blueprint. The Good Health blueprint proposes a new set of ...
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Airline organization, United Nations extend collaboration to benefit e-commerce
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently extended their collaboration in the hopes of facilitating international ...
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IATA, SYNLAB partner to provide safer, easier traveling
SYNLAB announced Wednesday that it had signed an agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to facilitate safe and easy travel by linking SYNLAB’s lab network with IATA’s Tr...
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NTSB: Air carrier turbulence-related injuries can be reduced
A new report from the National Transportation Safety Board has found that measures can be taken to reduce turbulence-related injuries, the board said during a meeting on Tuesday. During a meeting ...
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Iowa approves $7M for for 2022 State Aviation Program
The Iowa Transportation Commission recently approved $7 million for the fiscal year 2022 State Aviation Program. The program supplements local and federal funding sources. Last fiscal year, funding...
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ACI World releases new cargo operations guidance
The Airports Council International (ACI) World published a new report on Aug. 5, outlining successful cargo strategies airport operators can develop to contribute to the sustained recovery of the indu...
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Rep. DeFazio calls on FAA to address unruly passengers
In response to the dramatic rise in air rage incidents since the beginning of the year, U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, called on the...
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IATA report: Passenger air travel decreased 60.2 percent in 2020
According to an International Air Transport Association (IATA) report, the number of passengers who flew in 2020 dropped 60.2 percent when compared to 2019, according to an International Air Transport...
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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Plan to Resume Building $3.9 Billion Terminal at JFK
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that a plan to build a new state-of-the-art international terminal on the north side of John F. Kennedy International Airport will resume. A revised ag...
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Legislation seeks to create interagency working group
The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure recently advanced legislation creating an interagency working group to engage and coordinate with the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector. ...
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North Carolina tests delivery drone in Outer Banks
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Division of Aviation, in partnership with the NCDOT Ferry Division and drone logistics company Volansi, recently completed two successful te...
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