Even at the same weight and speed as a bird, a drone that collides with an aircraft will cause more damage, a study by Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) found. ...
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As home to the country’s fourth-largest airport and two of the nation’s major airlines, a leading Texas business organization says it supports proposed landmark federal legislation that would mode...
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Amid reports that Uber paid hackers $100,000 to delete customer information that was obtained in a data breach, a group of senators raised questions on Monday about the alleged breach and the company...
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The number of licensed drivers older than 65 climbed to 41.7 million in 2016, which accounted for nearly one in five of the nation’s 221.7 million licensed drivers, outpacing every other age group, ...
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Contracts at the 2017 Dubai Airshow netted American companies more than $44 billion for commercial aircraft and defense-related equipment from United Arab Emirates (UAE) customers. Lockheed Martin ...
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Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport recently received two grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) totaling more than $52 million. The grants will be used to rebuild one of its ...
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The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) recently filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for a 5-year exc...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to provide guidance on the Congressionally-mandated electronic logging device (ELD) rule, the FMCSA ...
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The Rail Customer Coalition recently called Congress and the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to address issues with CSX rail service that continue to cause “significant problems” for shippers d...
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Amtrak recorded 31.7 million passenger trips, $3.2 billion in total revenue, and $194 million in operating earnings in the fiscal year ending in September — all which set new record highs. All A...
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Many pilots reduce departure delays and taxi time by using an intersection takeoff. The National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB), however, is warning pilots in a safety alert that there are risks associat...
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The Federal Maritime Commission has scheduled public hearings for Jan. 16-17 on raised issues associated with detention, demurrage, and per diem charges. The hearings are in response to a petition ...
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The national average gasoline price at the start of Thanksgiving week was $2.54; 2 cents cheaper than last month but 40 cents more expensive than Thanksgiving week 2016. At 55 percent of gas statio...
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is evaluating a system that would automatically approve most requests from unmanned aircraft (UAS) operators operating in specific airspace below designated a...
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As ski season approaches and pilots make flight plans to touch down in small mountain airports, the FAA recently issued a reminder that instrument-rated pilots must have prior authorization to request...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) approved a joint venture between Delta Airlines and Korean Air on Friday, advancing an initiative between the companies to expand the trans-Pacific flight n...
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In a first for unmanned aircraft systems, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently seeking public comment on its criteria for drone airworthiness. A notice was posted in the Federal ...
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The American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Safety Management Council recently named Curtis Carr of Estes Express Lines as the winner of the National Safety Director Award for 2017. Presented annua...
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Transportation and logistics company Crowley Maritime Corp. has begun shipping 32,000 utility poles from the U.S. mainland to Puerto Rico that will be used to restore power on the island. The islan...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently launched the research initiative Forces to Flyers, designed to assist military veterans become commercial pilots. The initiative, led by the DOT...
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