A pilot and five passengers were killed after a vintage “Huey” helicopter flight. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported this week that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
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Transportation Department Releases National Vehicle-To-Everything Plan
The plan outlines the implementation of road system safety through digital technology across the country. The Department of Transportation recently released its finalized plan to implement vehicle-to-everything (V2X)…
Read MoreTransportation Department Reports Lower Flight Cancelation Rate for Labor Day
The current year cancelation rate rests at 0.7 percent below the 10-year average. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, flight cancelation rates have hovered at around 1.6…
Read MoreFAA Invests $291 Million to Promote Net-Zero Emissions in Aviation by 2050
The funding is to support sustainable aviation fuel production and low-emission technology projects across the U.S. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allocated $291 million under the Inflation…
Read MoreTSA Gears Up for Record-High Labor Day Air Travel
17 million people are expected to go through airport security, an 8.5 percent increase over 2023. The Transport Security Administration (TSA) predicts record-high travel rates for Labor Day…
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Breaks Ground for Las Vegas Bus Transit
His “Summer of Construction” tour celebrates the department’s investments. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the $378 million Las Vegas rapid transit project…
Read MoreNHTSA Announces BMW Recall of 720,000 Vehicles
The X1, X3, and X5 models have improperly sealed electrical connectors near the water pump. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced this week that BMW is…
Read MoreTransportation Department Finalizes Training Requirements for Public Transit Safety
The department issued a final rule updating the FTA Safety Certification Training Program. The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule updating its Public Transportation Safety Certification…
Read MoreFAA Requires Immediate Boeing Inspections After LATAM Flight Drop
The agency issues an Airworthiness Directive, sending inspectors to check certain planes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that it is requiring inspections of certain Boeing aircraft after…
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Reminds Airlines of Refund Obligations
He calls the lack of compliance with recent policy updates “unacceptable.” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to the CEOs of America’s ten largest airlines, reiterating policy…
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