United to add 22 new routes next year
United Airlines recently announced it is expanding its domestic route network by adding 22 destinations from six of its U.S. mainland hubs in 2019. United’s hubs are located in Chicago, Denver, ...
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EPA approves Florida emergency fuel waiver
Andrew Wheeler, acting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator, recently approved Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s request for an emergency fuel waiver, which ensures the state will have a...
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Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts growth of up to 7,700 new aircraft deliveries
The Global Business Aviation Outlook, released by Honeywell, this week revealed that business jet deliveries are forecast to rise by 7,700 from 2019 to 2028, representing strong short-term growth wort...
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Port of Corpus Christi sets new tonnage record in 2018
In the first nine months of 2018, the Port of Corpus Christi has set a new record for tonnage moved, shifting around 79.3 million tons and heavily surpassing the former tonnage record. The previous...
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NBAA seeks clarity on ‘bonus depreciation’ regulations
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) officials said the organization is seeking clarity regarding proposed regulations related to immediate expensing, also referred to as bonus depreciation. ...
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Work begins to restore thousands of bridges in Kentucky
Work has begun on approximately two dozen bridges as part of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s $700 million, six-year Bridging Kentucky program to restore more than 1,000 bridges in critical con...
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Bill that prevents spying by drone signed into law in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently signed legislation to prevent spying by drones and protect public privacy. The bill increases the criminal penalties for using unmanned aircraft, also called dro...
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New-car dealership employment reaches 1.1 million in 2018’s first half
Among the 16,794 new-car dealerships in the United States, a new report from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) shows job growth has reached 1.1 million people in the first half of thi...
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Measure targets electric vehicle tax credit termination
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), recently introduced a measure designed to end federal electric vehicle tax credits while ensuring alt...
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Fifteen members appointed to Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently appointed 15 members to its new Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking. The committee was established under the Combating Human Trafficking i...
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PennDOT launches new website
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently launched its updated Customer Care Center website to make it easier for residents to report concerns on state-maintained roadways. ...
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Newark Liberty Airport breaks ground on Terminal One, kicks off $2.7B modernization
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Terminal One, which will replace the dated Terminal A, in conjunction with the airport’s 90th anniversary. Term...
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Texas Central, Renfe form rail partnership
Texas Central Railroad and the international railway company Renfe have formed a high-speed rail operating partnership that aims to revolutionize Texas travel. Renfe is one of the world’s most si...
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First contemporary riverboat leaves Port of New Orleans
The first contemporary riverboat in the United States, American Song, left the Port of New Orleans (NOLA) Oct. 6 on its inaugural cruise of the Mississippi River. The boat is the flagship for Ameri...
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USDOT providing nearly $64B for transportation investments
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will make available more than $63.9 billion in multimodal discretionary and formula transportation investments by the end of fiscal year 2018. DOT will ...
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MDOT opens public comment period for long-range transportation plan’s vision, priorities
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is gearing up for the release of a new long-range transportation plan for the state, and a major milestone toward achieving that was launched this week...
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New Mexico rail line replacement plan voided
Amtrak officials said the railroad service would halt plans to turn a segment of the Southwest Chief rail line from Dodge City, Kansas, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, into a bus route during fiscal year ...
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Associations support automated vehicle policy
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently revised its guidelines for automated vehicles, a move supported by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Motor & Equipment Manufa...
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United Airlines opens Denver flight-training center
United Airlines recently revealed a state-of-the-art flight-training center in Denver, which will house more than 30 full-flight simulators representing all of United's fleet types and is the largest ...
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US Transportation Department releases new guidance for implementing automated vehicles
Building on previous recommendations for automated vehicle implementation, the U.S. Department of Transportation this week released the third version of its "Preparing for the Future of Transportation...
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