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DMCI and Taisei win $287M contract for Manila airport subway spur
Infrastructure firms D.M. Consunji Inc. and Japan's Taisei Corp. secured a P16.06 billion contract—about $287 million—to construct the NAIA spur line of the Metro Manila Subway. The award includes $20.2 million and ¥7.03 billion (≈$45 million) in foreign‑denominated payments and follows a two‑year bidding delay that added P66.18 million for inflation.
WestJet will discontinue 16 U.S. routes, cutting about 13 % of its transborder seat capacity for 2026. The airline cites a sustained decline in leisure travel demand, with Canadian departures to the United States down 12.5 % year‑over‑year in 2025. Political friction, including tariff threats, has further dampened consumer sentiment. WestJet will drop routes from Calgary to Raleigh‑Durham, Edmonton to Atlanta and Nashville, and multiple West Coast connections, trimming its U.S. seat inventory by roughly 13 %.
The problem with fighting fires on naval bases after an attack is the same power-plants, fuel and pumping facilities targeted also supply firefighting water. And even if the water mains survive fighting fires on multiple fronts consumes more water than any...
El Al Israel Airlines broke its Shabbat grounding policy on Saturday to launch an emergency evacuation of its fleet from Ben Gurion Airport amid ongoing Iranian missile strikes across the region. Twelve aircraft, including Boeing 787 Dreamliners and a 737...
Indian online travel aggregators EaseMyTrip and ixigo are issuing travel advisories as the Iran‑Israel conflict escalates into major combat operations, prompting Middle Eastern airspace closures. Both platforms urge customers to monitor airline updates, expect longer flight times, and remain flexible...
Lectric eBikes’ best‑selling budget XP line owes its success to former mountain‑bike racer Luis Cerna, now product manager. Cerna leverages racing‑derived insights on handling, acceleration, and braking to refine the folding commuter e‑bike despite its low price under $1,000. The...
The article warns that autonomous‑vehicle firms are rebranding human remote operators as "assistants" to dodge legal responsibility. By labeling these operators as non‑drivers, companies aim to shift liability from tort negligence to product‑defect claims, even when human error directly causes...
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has adviced passengers travelling to, from, or transiting to through parts of the Middle East to check their flight status directly with their respective airlines before going to the airport. The airport operator said airspace...
Malaysia Airlines has announced that its flights to and from Doha, Jeddah and Madinah have been cancelled from 28 Feb - 1 March due to the closure of airspace in parts of the Middle East. Flights from KL to London &...
Spirit Airlines is reportedly considering the termination of several West Coast flights to Las Vegas, a move that could include shutting its Las Vegas crew base. The airline’s shifting priorities suggest a focus away from short‑haul leisure routes. Meanwhile, United Airlines announced...
Sound Transit’s March 2026 Link maintenance will reduce service frequency and introduce extensive single‑tracking. Starting 11 pm Friday, 1 Line trains run every 20 minutes, and Pinehurst station construction forces 1 Line single‑track between Northgate and Shoreline South and 2 Line terminations at Northgate on...
The Port of Yokohama remains Japan’s busiest container gateway, handling millions of TEUs each year and accommodating the world’s largest vessels. Its deep‑water berths link Japan’s export‑heavy industries—automobiles, electronics, food—to markets across Asia, North America and Europe. Beyond logistics, the...
Delta Air Lines announced on Feb. 27 that it is exercising 34 previously held options for Airbus A321neo jets equipped with Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engines. The exercise brings Delta’s total A321neo backlog to 290 aircraft, comprising 155 firm...
Massive explosions rattled Riyadh, prompting immediate safety alerts and disrupting air traffic at King Khalid International Airport. Authorities have not confirmed causes or casualty numbers, but flights face delays and possible rerouting amid heightened regional tension. Western governments issued travel...
Airports are no longer judged solely by runway capacity or airline connections; they are now evaluated on how seamlessly they integrate with rail, metro, road and emerging modes like eVTOLs. Multimodal hubs enable passengers to book door‑to‑door journeys, as exemplified...
British Airways will launch its first aircraft equipped with high‑speed Starlink Wi‑Fi in March, though the broader rollout timetable remains vague. CEO Sean Doyle highlighted "excellent progress" despite the system not yet being installed on any plane. The IAG‑wide contract...
Following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced they will resume attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, ending a four‑month lull. BIMCO warns that ships linked to US or Israeli interests face heightened risk, though...
Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced a strategic overhaul of its European network, launching the Aegean Express (AEX) and revamping the Levant Express (LEX) effective March 2026. The AEX will run weekly, linking major North European hubs such as Felixstowe, Hamburg...
India’s Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)‑led joint venture to own a fleet for state‑run oil firms has stalled because ONGC’s equity participation remains undefined. The JV structure allocates 50% to SCI, with IOCL, BPCL and Sagarmala Finance each holding 10‑15%,...
Holland America Line announced its 2027‑2028 South America and Antarctica cruise season, running from October 2027 through March 2028. The program features 14‑day‑plus itineraries on Nieuw Amsterdam and Zuiderdam, including a 26‑day Inca Coast voyage, a 28‑day Amazon Explorer, and a 22‑day South...
The McDonnell Douglas MD‑11 uses a straight‑through duct for its tail‑fin engine instead of the curved S‑duct common on other trijets. This design preserves intake pressure, eliminates the heavy, complex duct structure, and allows a smaller horizontal stabilizer, boosting thrust and...
Bolivia’s C-130 Hercules crashed right after takeoff from El Alto Airport today... carrying new banknotes, rolled onto a highway, caught fire. At least 15 dead, 30 injured. Locals tried to grab the scattered cash, police had to use tear gas......
The British Aerospace 146, launched in the early 1980s, was a four‑engine regional jet designed for short, noise‑restricted European airports. Its quad‑engine layout provided the thrust and redundancy needed for steep climbs and hot‑and‑high operations, while keeping the aircraft’s weight...
Quito Metro has awarded Alstom a four‑year preventive and corrective signalling maintenance contract for Line 1, valued at US$27.2 million. The deal covers train control, interlocking and lineside equipment that supervise real‑time movements on a line that carries about 185,000 passengers daily....
Micro‑fulfillment centers (MFCs) are compact, technology‑driven hubs placed within 5‑10 miles of consumers, enabling same‑day or even two‑hour deliveries for small retailers. By decentralizing inventory, they cut last‑mile distances and reduce shipping costs, directly addressing the 21% cart‑abandonment rate tied...
Allied concerns over U.S. dominance of F‑35 software have resurfaced after the Dutch defense minister suggested the jet could be “jailbroken” like a smartphone. While experts dismiss a built‑in kill switch, the United States still controls critical firmware updates through...
The Czech railway authority has launched a comprehensive rebuild of Praha Smíchov station, targeting facilities, track and electrification upgrades. Deputy Director General Mojmír Nejezchleb outlined a new station alignment that tackles technical, safety and urban‑planning complexities. The project aims to modernise a...
During September 11, 2700 Americans died. America implemented massive security procedures for aircraft, fought two wars, and spent trillions to ensure it would never happen again. We created massive surveillance and implemented identity tracking at airports to ensure we know...
In 2006, Congress mandated that 100% of shipping containers be scanned before entering the US. Today? Less than 4%. If you don’t think attack drones have already been smuggled into this country pre-positioned near our Naval bases, you need your head examined.
Auto start‑stop systems can cut fuel consumption by 7‑26 % by shutting off the engine during idle periods. Automakers address wear concerns with specialized starter designs, integrated starter‑alternator units, and deep‑cycle AGM batteries that recharge quickly. Advanced control modules monitor temperature...
Qatar Airlines is pausing cargo operations as the Iran strikes play out. Prices and transit times on Asia to Europe air freight spiking.
Next time you see a container ship go to https://t.co/19y8bWxNq0 on your phone to see where it’s been and where it’s going next.
Port of Auckland reported a strong first‑half FY26 performance, posting NZD 204.3 million in revenue, a 4.5% increase year‑on‑year. Underlying net profit after tax rose 28.1% to NZD 53.8 million, prompting an interim NZD 26 million dividend to Auckland Council. Volume growth drove results, with...
UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait airspaces remain CLOSED. (In addition to several other airspace closures elsewhere in region).
The Illinois State risk pool is an insurer of last resort. Unfortunately, due to the massive amount of fraud coming from chameleon carriers and fleets with fabricated safety records, it is bleeding out. https://t.co/PttPnIgNtk
Austal USA launched the U.S. Navy’s final Expeditionary Fast Transport, USNS Lansing (EPF 16), marking the 26th ship to use its modular launch system. The vessel was lifted, moved onto a barge, floated for the first time in a dry dock, and...
The hearing for one of the most important court cases in the industry is coming up next week
I agree, I am unhinged. That is why I am giving SONAR's freight data for free for the next 30 days. Now users can compare SONAR's market data vs. DAT's to see which dataset reflects market conditions better. In the...
The 2026 commercial space logistics market now comprises three segments—ISS cargo resupply, lunar payload delivery, and orbital transfer services—each with distinct business models and risk profiles. As the International Space Station approaches deorbit around 2030, providers are scrambling for post‑ISS...
Early morning flights offer several practical advantages, including lower ticket prices and reduced airport congestion. Travelers benefit from shorter security lines, more available parking, and higher on‑time departure rates. While the schedule demands an early wake‑up and limited services, the...
In this episode, Tony Messia talks with WFAE political reporter Steve Harrison about the contentious plan to add toll lanes to I‑77 between Uptown Charlotte and the South Carolina line. They explore the traffic woes that motivate the project, the...
TAP Air Portugal will start nonstop service between Lisbon (LIS) and Orlando (MCO) on October 29, operating three times a week. The new flight uses the airline’s Airbus A330‑900 and adds Orlando as the ninth U.S. destination in TAP’s long‑haul...
Belgian investigators released a preliminary report on SAS flight SK2590, which mistakenly began its takeoff roll on a taxiway at Brussels Airport on 5 February 2026. The crew realized the error at 127 knots, applied reverse thrust and brakes, and stopped...
Air India Express flight IX938, a six‑year‑old Boeing 737 MAX 8, experienced a nose landing‑gear failure during touchdown at Phuket International Airport on March 11, 2026. The aircraft, carrying 131 passengers, two infants and seven crew, came to a stop on the runway, prompting...
Hyundai Motor Group’s eVTOL arm Supernal announced a major workforce reduction, laying off 296 employees—roughly the bulk of its staff. The cuts underscore the subsidiary’s struggle to deliver a market‑ready electric vertical take‑off and landing aircraft despite five years of...
Paul Gauguin Cruises is launching a Zero Single Supplement program on seven South Pacific itineraries, eliminating extra fees for solo travelers starting March 2026. The small‑ship m/s Paul Gauguin, refurbished with private balconies and upgraded amenities, will sail to destinations...
Chile’s Ministry of Health has authorized copper slag as an artificial aggregate for road and infrastructure projects under Supreme Decree 46, effective 12 February 2026. The decree permits use only after sanitary approval and confines applications to specified construction uses....
He's standing in front of the MT Cap Corpus Christi, a Greek-flagged crude oil tanker that is neither sanctioned nor seized. It also didn't visit Venezuela recently. Grok says it arrived in Corpus Christi on Feb 26 from Freeport, Bahamas (Feb...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 2026 report warns that the trucking industry faces a massive insurance gap. While the number of active interstate carriers fell to 456,227, the median "nuclear" verdict for crashes jumped to $51 million, far exceeding the...
A citywide inspection by New York’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection found that 702 of 729 gas stations – 96.3% – failed at least one test, most often for mislabeling octane grades. The violations triggered over 1,100 condemnations, forcing pumps...
The rail industry is experiencing a wave of liquidity as infrastructure funds, insurance companies, and private‑equity firms pour billions into railcar and locomotive financing. Traditional tax‑leveraged leases are being replaced by long‑horizon passive capital and CDO‑structured debt, reshaping the capital...
