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Will We See a Heavy-Duty Truck Pre-Buy in 2026?
2025 was a year of uncertainty and disruption, and one question was whether the Environmental Protection Agency would proceed with or delay the 2027 heavy-duty truck emissions regulations. Late in the year, we heard from the American Trucking Associations that the 2027 nitrogen-oxide (NOx) emissions limits will partially go into effect in 2027. There’s been no official announcement from EPA, but the general expectation is that the agency will announce changes to the rule by m
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Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of major winter storm, expected travel woes
Airlines are battening down the hatches ahead of what looks to be the biggest winter storm of the season so far. Forecasters are predicting accumulating snow and ice could affect a wide swath of the country late this week and well into the weekend. AccuWeather on Wednesday warned of "widespread, severe impacts" from an Arctic blast slated to snarl travel from Texas and Oklahoma to major East Coast cities ranging from Atlanta to Charlotte, Washington and the Northeast. If thos
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Regulators reject UP-NS merger application
Market-share data, lack of full merger agreement, TRRA transaction cited in STB ruling that application is incomplete The Surface Transportation Board on Friday 16 January issued a setback to Union Pacific’s effort to acquire Norfolk Southern, rejecting the railroads’ merger application as incomplete — although that move offers little clue to the eventual prospects for the first transcontinental merger. The decision will slow the merger process, requiring the two railroads to
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Immigration Crackdown Threatens US Port Operations as Drayage Driver Crisis Deepens
Southern California's container terminals face a looming capacity crunch as new immigration enforcement policies threaten to strip the nation's busiest freight gateway of up to a quarter of its truck drivers, industry analysts warn. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration estimates that up to 5% of all commercial driver's license holders nationwide could be removed from the workforce due to immigration-related policies implemented in early 2026, according to Maersk's
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The 12 Pilots of Christmas
Captain Tammie Jo Shults Honored with Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Captain Tammie Jo Shults, the retired Southwest Airlines pilot who heroically saved 148 lives during a catastrophic mid-flight emergency in 2018, was inducted into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame on April 11, 2025. The honor recognizes not only her legendary emergency landing but also her pioneering career as one of the first female F/A-18 Hornet pilots in United States Navy history. "It feels surreal
Dec 24, 202514 min read
United Airlines Proposes Rolling Back Key Contract Gains
When 71% of United Airlines flight attendants rejected their tentative contract in July, they sent a clear message: a 27% pay increase doesn't cut it when you've lost 25% of your purchasing power to inflation over five years of working without a raise. Now United flight attendants are discovering what happens when you vote "no" and send negotiators back to the table. Federal mediation talks between United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) took an une
Dec 24, 20254 min read
Wings of Solidarity: The Pilots Who Stepped Up During the 2025 Shutdown
When the federal government shutdown disrupted operations in late 2025, America's airline pilots demonstrated that crew resource management extends far beyond the cockpit—stepping up to support air traffic controllers working without paychecks during the holiday season. At Dallas-Fort Worth, Captain Michael Torres organized a "Controllers' Pantry," coordinating with fellow pilots to stock a break room with groceries and essentials. "These professionals are working twelve-hour
Dec 23, 20252 min read
Mark Finkelstein: Cool Head Saves Life in Ocean Emergency Landing
On the evening of August 2, 2025, Mark Finkelstein lifted off from Cape Fear Regional Jetport in Oak Island, North Carolina, in his two-seater Jabiru aircraft—affectionately nicknamed "Air Finky"—for what should have been a routine 20-minute coastal flight. Thirteen minutes later, everything changed. "At some point, the engine started to lose power," Finkelstein recalled. "At a certain point, the engine just stopped altogether and the propeller just stopped." The 17-year vete
Dec 22, 20252 min read
'MH370 disappearance shows how ruthless democracy's enemies are' | Interview with aviation journalist Jeff Wise
Jeff Wise is a journalist specializing in aviation, technology, and psychology who has written for Businessweek, Psychology Today, and...
Aug 16, 20244 min read
A High Flying Career: Flight Attendant Kara Mulder on the Evolving Landscape of Aviation
Kara Mulder, an accomplished flight attendant and the creative force behind the popular Flight Attendant Life blog, has leveraged her...
Aug 17, 20234 min read
With Summer Travel Almost Here, the FAA Remains Leaderless
In another twist in the saga of complications and chaos that has been plaguing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it has recently...
Apr 12, 20233 min read
'We Need To Embrace Change' - ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi
Capt. Jason Ambrosi (Delta) is the 12th president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l, better known as ALPA. Elected in October...
Apr 11, 20236 min read
Cleared for Gifting: What Pilots Actually Want This Christmas
Shopping for the pilot in your life can feel like navigating through turbulence without a flight plan. Between the technical jargon, the brand loyalties, and that knowing look they give when you suggest another "Remove Before Flight" keychain, it's enough to make anyone want to declare an emergency. But here's the good news: pilots are creatures of habit who genuinely love their gear. Get it right, and you'll be their co-pilot for life. Get it wrong, and well … let’s just sa
Dec 9, 20253 min read
A Way Forward: How New Bipartisan Legislation Offers Hope for America's Beleaguered Air Traffic Controllers
The US airline industry is still recovering from the longest government shutdown in history. Airlines are estimated to have lost around $200 million in operating income, while over five million travellers were affected by flight reduction orders across the country. The shutdown significantly disrupted the livelihoods of different federal workers—most notably 13,000 air traffic controllers who continued to work without pay. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admitted that
Nov 28, 20253 min read
Can December Talks Break the Deadlock? United Cabin Crew Pay Dispute Drags On
Amidst the government shutdown, between October 29 and 31, the Negotiating Committee for the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) met with United Airlines management to commence bargaining for a revised Tentative Agreement (TA). Although the union described the conversations as “productive,” the statement indicates only that several issues were identified for further discussion at the next round of talks that are scheduled for December 9 to 12. The union also acknowle
Nov 18, 20254 min read
Pilots Support Air Traffic Controllers Through 40-Day Shutdown
During times of crisis, the best of humanity often emerges. As the government shutdown drags into its 40th day—already the longest in U.S. history—values of decency and compassion are being demonstrated by pilots nationwide. Air traffic controllers have been among the workers hit hardest by the federal shutdown, with ATCs set to miss their second government paycheck on Tuesday. However, pilots at both local airports and major national hubs have stepped up to support their avi
Nov 10, 20252 min read
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