BTS Statistics Release 2nd Quarter 2015 Air Fare Data – The average domestic air fare decreased to $385 in the second quarter of 2015, down 2.8 percent from $396 in the second quarter of 2014, adjusted for inflation, the U.S...
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U.S. Department of Transportation and Mobileye Partner to Equip Smart City Challenge Winner with Crash Avoidance Technology Partnership with Mobileye to outfit the winning city’s entire bus fleet with Mobileye Shield +TM technology; DOT seeking other interested partners LAS VEGAS..
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Grants Will Help Modernize and Improve Efficiency at U.S. Shipyards WASHINGTON–The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the availability of $4.9 million in Federal funding to support capital improvements and employee training at small U.S. shipyards. ..
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Abu Dhabi operator Falcon Aviation will soon fly the latest generation AW169 following the delivery of two offshore AW189s in July 2015. “We have established our position as a market leader in executive aviation services and offshore oil support in..
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Work Safety Explorer tris [ 2015 ] 113 No. Provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Safety Administration, about the central enterprises: To further regulate the chemical (hazardous chemicals) production enterprise security management, guidance and strengthen..
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Published on Dec 18, 2015 The largest infrastructure project since the waterway’s original construction, the Panama Canal Expansion Program will create a new lane of traffic along the Canal through the construction of a new set of locks, increasing the..
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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), most transportation incidents involving hazardous materials /dangerous goods are caused by human errors. Training is the best way of preventing hazardous materials incidents. Using a robust..
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§ 1.1 General FAA Aviation Regulations Definitions. As used in Subchapters A through K of this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: Administrator means the Federal Aviation Administrator or any person to whom he has delegated his authority in the..
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Graham Warwick | Aviation Week & Space Technology Korea Aerospace Industries unveiled an upgraded T-50 on Dec. 17 aimed, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, at the U.S. Air Force’s T-X trainer requirement. Flight testing is planned in South Korea in..
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Graham Warwick | Aviation Week & Space Technology Countering Unmanned Countering small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is now a major concern for the military and other government agencies seeking to protect deployed forces and critical infrastructure from nefarious surveillance and..
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Article By Marisa Garcia, Skift – Dec 16, 2015 10:01 am 1. Launch of A350 Aircraft and 787-9 Dreamliners While we don’t want to go all avgeek on you, there’s no flying without planes, and new aircraft designs are loaded..
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With the utterly dizzying volume of LMSs (Learning Management Systems) on the eLearning market today, finding the best one for your company doesn’t seem an easy task. In fact, determining the best Learning Management Systems will meet your organization’s training needs can..
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The Future of Open Educational Resources Paul Brown, Higher Education Scholar, Educator, and Speaker The Future of Open Educational Resources from Paul Brown..
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What is an LMS? A learning management system (LMS) is a software application designed for the delivery of electronic educational technology (e-learning) courses or training programs. They are used primarily by colleges, universities, school districts, and schools use LMSs to deliver..
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Salute to RQ-5 Hunter UAS The US Army’s Oldest Unmanned Aircraft By Dave Conrad, Fort Hood Public Affairs WEST FORT HOOD, Texas (Dec. 21, 2015) — The Army’s oldest unmanned aircraft system had its final flight here as part of..
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US Air Force Seeks Drone Pilots Need Not Be Officers THE US military’s increasing demand for drones has forced changes in the Air Force’s “flyboy” culture over the years, plucking pilots out of the cockpit and sending some to hi-tech..
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FAA Small Unmanned Aircraft Registration Begins Dec. 21, 2015 The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registry is expected to go live during the day on December 21. Please check the agency’s home page at www.faa.gov for..
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US Maritime Academies There are seven maritime academies in the US that educate and train individuals to become officers in the merchant marine. Graduates receive college degrees and U.S. Coast Guard licenses as STCW qualified deck or engineering officers. US..
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Video Uploaded on Sep 25, 2009 by International Chamber of Shipping International Shipping The Lifeblood of World Trade Updated short industry film explaining the vital importance of shipping to the world economy, and that shipping is safe, clean and efficient and..
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Top US Trucking Companies What are the top US trucking companies? As of May 2015, over 90.0% of players in the United States long-distance freight trucking industry are owner-operators. Therefore, even the top corporate operators only hold a small share of..
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About the Federal Motor Carrier Highway Safety Regulations Guide Motor Carrier’s Guide to Improving Highway Safety This Federal Motor Carrier Highway Safety Regulations Guide is intended to provide educational and technical assistance to the motor carrier industry and provide basic guidance on the Federal..
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Trouble at Seas: USS Milwaukee U.S. Navy’s New Littoral Combat Ship The U.S. Navy’s newest littoral combat ship had to be towed into port last week after losing propulsion off the coast of Virginia. A statement from the U.S. Navy said the ship, USS..
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Does Shipping Tell the Real Story of China By Manisha Jha, GCaptain (Bloomberg) — Investors betting that China’s near- insatiable appetite for industrial raw materials will drive global economic growth may want to skip the shipping news. For the first..
Read More Why Just a Simple LMS is No Longer Enough for Complex Training Is an LMS still the answer for your employee training system? Within the rise in online learning coupled with the speed at which information and knowledge is shared..
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About MARAD The Maritime Administration is the agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation dealing with waterborne transportation. Its programs promote the use of waterborne transportation and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system, and the viability..
Read More American Airlines Announces New Premier Economy Class Today American Airlines debuted the first in a series of new TV, out-of-home, and online video commercials to complement its We Know Why You Fly brand campaign. TM advertising, American’s long-standing agency of..
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A Rule by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on 11/18/2015 On May 8, 2015, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), published a final rule entitled “Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank..
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FAA Updates Airspace Obstructions Standards Among the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) main priorities is to keep all users of our national airspace safe. To maintain the safest aerospace system in the world, the FAA must make sure the national airspace..
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US Air Force Basic Training Program: An Award Winning Video Documentary By Public Domain TV Published on Mar 17, 2015 This production uses “reality-based” storytelling to provide insight into the Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT) experience from the perspective of..
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