Press Release Number: BTS 15-16 Date: Thursday, March 10, 2016 Media Contact: Dave Smallen, 202-366-5568 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today that U.S. airlines in 2015 reached all-time annual records for load factor, revenue passenger-miles..
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BTS 14-16 Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Contact: Dave Smallen Tel: 202-366-5568 Embargoed until Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 11:30 a.m. EST BTS Statistics Release: January 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on..
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LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, March 2, 2016 – Sikorsky recognized Bristow Helicopters today for its critical role in safely evacuating hundreds of workers with S-92® helicopters from six oil platforms in the North Sea on Dec. 31, 2015. Sikorsky President Dan Schultz..
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Chemical Hazards Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Training Video — GHS Intro & Changes to OSHA HazCom Standard You may show this video on Youtube to students, employees and co-workers in order to provide them with the required introduction to the..
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Date: March 9, 2016 Contact: Alison Duquette or Les Dorr Phone: (202) 267-3883 WASHINGTON – FAA Proposes Rule to Overhaul Safety Certification Standards for Small Airplanes. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today proposed a rule that..
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From Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, Labor Secretary Tom Perez, and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker: Economic Development and American Competitiveness – U.S. ports and our marine transportation system – and the hardworking men and women behind these operations – are essential drivers..
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DOT 13-16 Thursday, March 3, 2016 BTS Contact: Dave Smallen Tel: 202-366-5568 FHWA Contact: Nancy Singer Tel: 202-366-4650 DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections – New projections released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) and Federal..
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News Release #: DOT 17-15 Date: Feb 23, 2015 Contact: Kim Strong Contact Phone: (202) 366-5807 The Maritime Administration has begun certifying cruise vessel security and safety training program providers. As part of the voluntary certification, MARAD will review training..
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1. Informa Global Events – Lloyd’s Maritime Academy Supposed to be known as the pioneer in the field of providing maritime education and courses online, the Informa Group’s Lloyd’s Maritime Academy offers a wide range of maritime courses to a..
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Thursday, February 11, 2016 – Elizabeth Donahey, Director of Marketing, AQT Solutions, Napa, CA. Today I had an amazing conversation with Adjunct Professor John Carlisle of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy on maritime training programs, who also doubles as CEO of..
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USDOT Requests Applications for $800 Million New FASTLANE Grant Program WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that it is now soliciting applications for the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies..
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WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration today launched a new tool on its website that allows states and municipalities to request inspection reports for rail bridges in their communities. The tool is being launched following the passage of the Fixing..
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WASHINGTON – US Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $500 Million in Eighth Round of TIGER Funding. Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced $500 million will be made available for transportation projects across the country under an eighth round of the..
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Qatargas, the Maersk Group and Shell signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of LNG as a marine fuel in the Middle East region. Through the joint relationship the partners plan to explore the development of new..
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By: Gidget Fuentes February 22, 2016 9:56 AM SAN DIEGO — The head of Japan’s naval force said the U.S. defense industry and military services can take bigger roles in helping his forces communicate and operate more jointly in Asia-Pacific..
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Apple.com Created on this Day in Technology History, February 19, 1987 On this Day in Technology History, February 19, 1987, the Internet domain apple.com was created. Amazingly, this was 4 years before the World Wide Web was launched or microsoft.com was registered...
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DoD Lab Day Celebrates Innovation At All Levels By: Megan Eckstein USNI News “Salty Dog 100,” an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., lands on USS George H...
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Federal Rail Association Urges DOT to Conduct Railroad Traffic Signal Inspections WASHINGTON –The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today called on state departments of transportation to verify that railroad crossing warning systems interconnected to traffic lights function properly. The agency also..
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FAA Administrator Michael Heurta Visits Singapore – Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today signed a milestone Maintenance Implementation Procedures (MIP) agreement with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). He is visiting the Singapore Air Show and meeting..
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February 16– The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding drone owners about this week’s registration deadline. If you own a drone weighing more than 0.55 lbs. but less than 55 lbs., and you’ve been flying it outdoors or plan to fly it outdoors..
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OSHA Hazardous Materials Classification Guide for Manufacturers, Importers, and Employers Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 “To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by..
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KONGSBERG Intensifies Its Maritime Technologies: Establishes Kongsberg Digital Kongsberg Digital is to be established as a new subsidiary of KONGSBERG. The company will be headed by Hege Skryseth and will become a leading industrial software environment with about 450 employees...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today highlighted $3.5 billion recommended in President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget to advance the construction or completion of 31 rail, bus rapid transit and streetcar projects in 18 states. These projects, competitively..
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Unveils $98.1 billion FY 2017 Budget Proposal to Expand Safe, Clean Transportation Options for More Communities Across the Country WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced President Obama’s $98.1 billion Fiscal Year 2017..
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FAA Urges Airlines to Assess Lithium Battery Risks February 9- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a safety alert to U.S. and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the..
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The government of the United Kingdom needs to deliver “real and tangible reform” UK Ship Register Reform, UK Chamber of Shipping President, Tom Boardley stressed while speaking at the UK Chamber Annual Dinner. Boardley voiced the urgent need for substantial changes if the..
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Day in the Life of the ATMS Training System Technical Support Team An interview with the Technical Support team of engineers details what a typical day in the life is like at AQT Solutions and the team culture they’ve developed to..
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The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a new public service announcement to let people know the airspace around Levi’s Stadium is a No Drone Zone during the Super Bowl. Temporary Flight Restrictions will prohibit certain aircraft operations, including unmanned aircraft..
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AQT Solutions is proud to be exhibiting ATMS (Advanced Training Management System) for the 16th year in a row at WATS 2016, the World Aviation Training Conference and Tradeshow, April 18-21. WATS is the world’s largest and best conference for military..
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Client Spotlight: CAE Wins $350M in Aviation Training Contracts Posted on Monday 1st February 2016 | Commercial Aviation CAE has announced a series of contracts, including the sale of nine full flight simulators to airlines globally, as well as commercial and business..
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