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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Avionics along with information technology company Rockwell Collins recently debuted ARINC PaxLink, a passenger service system with a suite of business management tools. “ARINC PaxLink provides a...
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U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) recently sent a bipartisan letter, signed by more than 250 Congress members, to Kevin Brady (R-TX), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, urging for the repair ...
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $15.8 million in funding for vehicle fuel cells, and for hydrogen production and storage. The projects are part of the department’s Energy M...
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The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure recently held a hearing on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reform. The hearing, “Building a 21st Century Inf...
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U.S. Bank will participate for the fourth consecutive year in American Trucking Associations’ ATA Featured Product provider program. U.S. Bank’s logo is featured on ATA’s Image Trailer, Inter...
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American Airlines Group’s May total revenue passenger miles were 19.9 billion, a record and 2.6 percent higher than May 2016. An airline’s traffic, or revenue passenger miles, is measured by ea...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently published a federal register notice asking for public feedback on regulations. Feedback is sought from construction professionals, engineers, tr...
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The American Bus Association (ABA) applauded last week The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) recent decision to withdraw its proposal to increase insurance limits on motor coache...
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