FAA Moves Forward with SoCal Airspace Modernization September 2– The Federal Aviation Administration’s effort to modernize Southern California’s airspace is moving forward. The FAA has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact/ Record of Decision for the Southern California Metroplex..
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First-Ever National Transit Map Data Just Released by BTS The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released National Transit Map data, a geospatial database containing the information submitted by almost 200 transit agencies that provides..
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Atkins Success through Women in Transportation featured on the Women in Transportation website – As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, Atkins focuses primarily in three areas: transportation, infrastructure, and energy. Transportation (highways, rail,..
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Employee training software can be a challenge to buy with there are so many different types and companies to search from. Purely from a search perspective, I can see how the consumer can become overwhelmed and confused, and feel far from solving..
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North American Freight Numbers BTS Statistics Release June 2016 All transportation modes except air carried less cross-border freight by value in June 2016 compared to June 2015 resulting in a 6.4 percent decrease to $92.7 billion in the total current..
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Get Ready for the New Small Drone Rule: FAA’s Drone Knowledge Test! A new world of opportunities for drone operators opens next week on August 29 when the new small drone rule for non-hobbyists becomes effective. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)..
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New Status Update Underscores Need for Continued Positive Train Control Implementation and Funding. Updated railroad-by-railroad and industry data on progress toward implementation released WASHINGTON— What is the importance of positive train control progress and funding? A status update released today..
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BTS Statistics Release May 2016 U.S. Airline Traffic Data The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today that U.S. airlines’ systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled service load factor – a measure of the use of airline..
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The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has successfully completed a week of onsite ATMS (Advanced Training Management System) training at the Ohakea Air Force Base in New Zealand. The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Completed ATMS Training – ATMS..
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The FAA is Hiring Air Traffic Controllers – The FAA is Hiring Air Traffic Controllers In preparation for the future workforce, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that it will be accepting applications from entry-level candidates for air traffic controller..
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JetBlue Airline Training Services Expand ATMS Usage by 150% JetBlue Aviation Training Services Expand ATMS – AQT Solutions is very proud to serve one of our nation’s greatest airlines, JetBlue Airways. Over the past year, JetBlue has continued to make remarkable strides in..
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FAA Administrator Talks Safety and Innovation at EAA AirVenture Air Show Speaking before a diverse general aviation audience at the EAA AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta underscored the importance of government and industry collaboration and..
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BTS Statistics Release: 1st-Quarter 2016 Air Fare Data The average domestic air fare decreased to $361 in the first quarter of 2016, down 7.8 percent from $392 in the first quarter of 2015, falling to the lowest level since 2010,..
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FRA Prevention of Deaths at Railroad Crossings and Calls on Railroads, States, Tech Companies, Congress and Others to Be More Aggressive WASHINGTON—Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah E. Feinberg today called for greater action to prevent fatalities at the nation’s more than..
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BTS Statistics Release: Commercial Airline Passenger Report May 2016 U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 3.7 percent more workers in May 2016 than in May 2015, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today. May was the highest..
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the appointment of 29 New Maritime Advisory Panel members to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC). Established in 2010, MTSNAC is comprised of leaders from commercial transportation firms, ship..
Read MoreMay 2016 Complaints, Cancellations Down and On-Time Performance Up From Previous Year WASHINGTON – FAA Airline Performance Report May 2016 – In May, the U.S. Department of Transportation received 1,134 complaints about airline service from consumers, down 24.0 percent from..
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What is the World’s Best Airline? By Katherine LaGrave is Condé Nast Traveler‘s associate digital editor The winners of the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards were announced on Tuesday. The people have spoken: After crunching data from 19.2 million surveys by..
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So what are the world’s largest railroad companies today? Based on market value as of April 2016, here are the world’s largest railway companies, with Union Pacific leading the pack at $75.4 billion U.S. dollars. Canadian National Railway, which had a market..
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July 7, 2016 – FAA Helps Modernize General Aviation Airplanes and Helicopters – A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policy encourages general aviation aircraft owners to voluntary install safety equipment on airplanes and helicopters that is not required by the..
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Introduction As of July 1, 2016, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will be enforcing new regulation requiring the gross mass of a container to be verified before it is loaded onto a ship. The consequences of misdeclaring the gross mass..
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WHAT DOES HUMAN FACTORS MEAN? Human factors and ergonomics is the “fit” between the user, equipment and their environments, describing the user’s capabilities and limitations in seeking to ensure that tasks, functions, information and the environment suit each user. To assess the..
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Medical Simulation Training Center Directory Halldale’s Medical Training Magazine (formerly Medsim) directory includes a comprehensive list of medical simulation training centers located around the globe many of which are accredited by the following entities: American College of Surgeons (ACS) American..
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Rise of Robotics From Leonardo DaVinci to Google, astonishing command of robotics design and development such as Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robots and SpotMini may significantly altering the way we live, work, play, and fight. Far from the wide application of these..
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PHILADELPHIA –Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced the four winning cities of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (U.S. DOT) Every Place Counts Design Challenge, which aims to raise awareness and identify inclusive community design solutions that bridge the infrastructure divide..
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NextGen Data Comm for Los Angeles International Airport June 24 – NextGen is bringing new benefits to Los Angeles International Airport through a technology called Data Comm. Data Comm revolutionizes communications between air traffic controllers and pilots by replacing some..
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US DOT Announces Columbus as Winner of $40M Smart City Challenge COLUMBUS, OH – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced today that Columbus, OH has been selected as the winner of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (U.S. DOT)’s Smart City..
Read More WASHINGTON – What are the DOT and FAA Rules for Drone Systems? Today, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”), opening pathways..
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US Department of Transportation Partners with DC Solar for Smart City Challenge Winning city to receive $1.5 million in mobile solar technology WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that DC Solar Solutions, the largest manufacturer of..
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