Approximately 30.4 million vehicles, more than 65 percent, with recalled Takata airbags have not been repaired, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall b...
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U.S. Sens. John Hoeven (R-ND) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) recently reintroduced the Move America Act, which creates a new infrastructure tax credit and expands tax-exempt private activity bonds aimed at help...
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Reflecting the largest year-over-year growth in six years, air passenger traffic increased demand by 10.7 percent in April when compared to April 2016, according to the International Air Transport Ass...
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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a classification and technical services provider for marine and offshore industries, has introduced software that streamlines loading analysis, allowing bulk carrier...
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Toyota recently began researching the opportunities and challenges of autonomous and connected vehicle technologies, after completing a five-year auto safety research study. The research, part of T...
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently awarded $527.8 million in airport infrastructure grants to 584 airports as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Each year, the A...
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The U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently awarded $197 million in competitive grant funding to commuter and ...
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Bank of America recently announced a pilot program in North and South Carolina aimed at making it easier to obtain an auto loan. The program, designed for mobile customers, allows users to shop for...
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The Texas Senate recently voted 27 to 4 to advance Senate Bill 1588, eliminating the state’s vehicle inspection program. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Don Huffines (R-Dallas), would still require s...
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly recently called European Home Affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos and European Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc to discuss internat...
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Nine states have enacted laws this year aimed at combating distracted driving, while three other states currently have legislation pending. Over the past two years, traffic fatalities increased 14 ...
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The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) recently released a research and guidance report on connected vehicle security. The CSA establishes and educates on cloud computing security. The report, Observat...
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The advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 2.5 percent in April, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), after falling 1.1 percent in March. When compared t...
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The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) recently presented Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) with the Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion Award, which honors elected officials who have wor...
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U.S. Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) recently introduced the Keeping Our Commitment to Essential Air Service (EAS) Act aimed at stopping the Trump Administration’s $175 million ...
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has ensured the implementation and maintenance of airport safety measures in anticipation of record airline passengers this summer. Travel peaks dur...
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Ali Bahrami, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) vice president for civil aviation, will be appointed associate administrator for aviation safety for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), acco...
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For the first time in its history, pilots from WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline carrier, have elected interim pilot-union leaders. The pilots elected Capt. Rob McFadyen as Master Executiv...
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Airlines for America (A4A) recently urged Congress to not raise taxes on travelers, as proposed in the Fiscal Year 2018 federal budget, instead directing funds back to airline security. Fees intend...
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The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety recently held a hearing to discuss amending federal air-quality standards, an issue that is being closely watc...
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