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Who is Bryan Bedford?
President Donald Trump nominated Bryan Bedford, the longtime CEO of Republic Airways, to serve as the next Administrator of the Federal...
icarussmith20
Apr 11, 20253 min read


U.S. rail traffic remains ahead of 2024 levels
WASHINGTON — U.S. weekly rail traffic remained ahead of 2024 levels in the week ending April 5, the sixth straight week of such gains and...
icarussmith20
Apr 10, 20251 min read


US exits carbon talks on shipping, urges others to follow
The United States has withdrawn from talks in London looking at advancing decarbonisation in the shipping sector and Washington will...
icarussmith20
Apr 10, 20252 min read


American Airlines flight from New York to Milan turns back due to unruly passenger
An American Airlines flight from New York to Milan was forced to turn back hours into the flight after passengers say there was a...
icarussmith20
Apr 10, 20253 min read


Canadian navy ship deploying with the Brits instead of U.S. 'just a happy coincidence'
It’s rare that Canadian warships join Royal Navy formations, but 'ship deployments are typically planned long in advance' It was a...
icarussmith20
Apr 8, 20254 min read


New U.S. tariffs pummel railroad stocks (updated)
Railroad stocks tumbled today in response to the Trump administration’s Wednesday announcement of widespread tariffs on U.S. trading...
icarussmith20
Apr 8, 20253 min read


American Airlines Faces $500K Lawsuit After Flight Attendant Falls on Passenger
American Airlines argued the injury stemmed solely from the unruly passenger’s actions, seeking dismissal via summary judgment. American...
icarussmith20
Apr 8, 20253 min read


After a Slow Start, High-Speed Rail Might Finally Arrive in America
True high-speed rail has not yet made it to the U.S., but that will change soon. Here are the projects currently being developed. In...
icarussmith20
Apr 7, 20255 min read


US ports to use Covid-like tests to identify illegally trafficked seafood species
Devices similar to those used during pandemic to be deployed to help stamp out trade in threatened fish Last year, a colleague of Diego...
icarussmith20
Apr 7, 20252 min read


American Airlines Freezes Flight Attendant Hiring — Travel Recession Just Got Real?
The slowdown comes as multiple indicators suggest reduced demand for air travel. FORT WORTH- American Airlines (AA) has paused hiring...
icarussmith20
Apr 7, 20254 min read


BA owner’s shares fall as Virgin Atlantic warns of slowdown in US demand
Sir Richard Branson’s airline returns to profitability but says consumer uncertainty is hitting bookings Virgin Atlantic has warned of a...
icarussmith20
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Where battery and hydrogen-powered trains are coming to US commuter rail
Three global train manufacturers with zero-emission trains operating in Europe are vying for U.S. contracts. As U.S. transit agencies...
icarussmith20
Mar 28, 20253 min read


Canada will respond to Trump auto tariffs with its own trade actions
The U.S. imported $474 billion worth of automotive products in 2024, including passenger cars worth $220 billion. Mexico, Japan, South...
icarussmith20
Mar 28, 20253 min read


LA-to-Shanghai United Airlines flight turns back after pilot forgets passport
Plane was over Pacific Ocean when pilot realized he didn’t have his document and headed back to switch out crew Passengers heading to...
icarussmith20
Mar 28, 20251 min read


The Secret Flight Attendant Answers Readers' Questions: "Passengers attempting to join the Mile High Club is more common than you think"
Whenever I tell someone I work as cabin crew, I’m instantly bombarded by questions “Oh, have you met any famous people?” “Is there a...
icarussmith20
Mar 27, 20257 min read


Are aviation unions losing their power under the New Administration?
Despite running on an unashamedly pro-business, anti-regulation ticket, few in Washington were prepared for just how hard President Trump...
icarussmith20
Mar 26, 20253 min read


Russia says it will stop fighting in Ukraine in the Black sea. It's said that before.
As President Donald Trump pushes for a speedy end to Russia's war in Ukraine, Russia and Ukraine struck agreements with the United States...
icarussmith20
Mar 26, 20254 min read


New Amtrak Trains To Redefine U.S. Rail Experience Starting In 2026
Amtrak’s story began over 50 years ago with its inaugural train departure from New York on May 1, 1971. Although the era of train travel...
icarussmith20
Mar 26, 20252 min read


US tariff war risks making planes more expensive and may hurt Boeing, says Airbus CEO
Airbus's top executives have warned that retaliatory aviation sector tariffs between the US and Europe could raise the price tags of...
icarussmith20
Mar 26, 20255 min read


White House forces out CEO of passenger railroad Amtrak
The White House this week forced Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner to step down as head of the U.S. passenger railroad after President Donald...
icarussmith20
Mar 24, 20252 min read
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