A group of U.S. senators recently sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, asking the Trump Administration to reconsider eliminating the Essential Air Service (EAS) program. Only mand...
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The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), a public/private partnership dedicating to preventing auto accidents, recently announced Consolidated Edison of New York (Con Edison) has joined the...
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U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) recently responded to reports airbag manufacturer Takata Corp. will file for bankruptcy. “Takata should not file for bankruptcy un...
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Alaska Gov. Bill Walker recently signed legislation making it legal for rideshare services, such as Lyft and Uber, to operate in the state and clarifying state insurance laws for rideshare drivers. ...
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and American Airlines Group are working together to test a computed tomography (CT) scanner in the Terminal 4 checkpoint lane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Int...
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An inflatable plug designed to prevent subway tunnel flooding was recently demonstrated for the media in a full-scale, mock subway tunnel in Frederica, Delaware. The Resilient Tunnel Plug (RTP) is ...
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U.S. Reps. Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) and Albio Sires (D-NJ) recently introduced a bill that would require airlines to disclose when certain domestic passenger flights are projected to take off and...
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Three members of United Airlines’ executive leadership team recently were given expanded roles in an attempt to improve customer experience. "The expanded roles we announced today further strengt...
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The U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development recently questioned U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on infrastructure cuts. Propo...
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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)’s Air Traffic Services (ATS) recently released a guide addressing ATS frequently asked questions. The guide, Pocket Reference for Flight Planning...
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In 2016, airline fatalities in Europe dropped to a record low, according to a review by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The 2017 Annual Safety Review examined 11 aviation groups. EAS...
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U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, recently proposed a five-year gradual roll out of the proposed 20 percent Border Adjustment Tax (BAT), which Brady said wo...
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American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) representatives recently met with other industry leaders and White House National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn to discuss tax refor...
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A coalition including retailers, restaurateurs, city governments and the National Association of Truck Stop Operators (NATSO) recently sent a letter to Congressional leaders asking them to oppose the ...
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Members of seven aviation organizations recently sent a letter to Congress urging the continuation of the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI). PAFI tests and evaluates unleaded fuel replacements ...
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Three former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief operating officers (COOs) recently sent a letter to Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee...
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The sale of electric vehicles (EV) in Georgia will generate $54 million in income and $100 million to the state’s gross domestic product, according to a report conducted by nonprofit consumer group ...
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U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI), Bill Nelson (D-FL) and John Thune (R-SD) recently released guidelines for the legislation of autonomous vehicles before the official hearing earlier this week. The...
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Airports Council International (ACI) recently launched its annual Employee Survey for Customer Experience (ECE), which is used to determine airports’ level of customer service. “Airports have l...
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Most of the 2017 midsize SUVs currently on the market do not offer headlights that provide proper crash avoidance, according to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ratings. IIHS studied 1...
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