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Brightline West earmarks $21B for LA‑Las Vegas high‑speed rail
Brightline West is allocating roughly $21 billion to construct a high‑speed rail line linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas, targeting completion before the 2028 Olympics. The two‑hour train will compete directly with the three‑hour door‑to‑door flight that carries about two million passengers each year, offering comparable or lower fares.
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By the numbers: AIP Management acquires additional stake in Cross London Trains
Tesla confirmed that remote operators can assume direct control of its robotaxis, moving them at up to 10 mph in rare cases. Lawmakers and analysts say the admission undermines confidence in Full Self‑Driving and could trigger new oversight.
The U.S. Army has initiated an administrative review of an unauthorized low‑altitude flyby by two AH‑64 Apache attack helicopters over musician Kid Rock's Nashville property. The crews have been suspended while officials assess whether flight‑plan violations occurred, amid concerns about...
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control removed three Russian‑flagged vessels—container ships Fesco Moneron and Fesco Magadan and cargo ship Sv Nikolay—from its Specially Designated Nationals list. The ships, sanctioned in 2022 for ties to state‑linked banks, were delisted...
The D.C. Court of Appeals upheld the Federal Maritime Commission's authority to investigate ocean carriers' export policies and freight rates under the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. The court rejected the World Shipping Council's challenge to the law's refusal‑to‑deal...
AirKamuy, a Tokyo‑based startup founded in August 2022, designs and manufactures fixed‑wing VTOL aircraft and unmanned solutions. The company handles design and assembly in‑house, aiming to become the world’s leading fixed‑wing VTOL manufacturer. Its leadership combines telecom infrastructure, finance, and...
New York Harbor briefly became a net diesel exporter as traders shifted ultra‑low sulfur diesel (ULSD) shipments to Europe. A sharp rise in northwest European jet fuel prices created a price arbitrage window, flipping the usual discount relationship between European...
Official notice from FlyDubai: the UAE has banned Iranian nationals from entering or even transiting through Dubai International Airport, effective immediately This hits Iranian passport holders hard. including people with valid UAE residency visas of any kind and those with visit/tourist...
The Bianco S was a Brazilian sports car built in the late 1970s using the Volkswagen Beetle platform, unveiled at the 1976 São Paulo Motor Show. Designed by Italian‑born Otacílio Bianco, it featured a lightweight fiberglass body, a 1.6‑liter air‑cooled engine...
Connecting Madison and Milwaukee via rail is painfully obvious. The Hiawatha West service is a must, and I am glad Amtrak is working to get it across the line over the next few years. Thoughts?
Mercedes‑Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain announced a $4 billion investment in the Alabama plant to lift production capacity as the company pursues a 28% increase in U.S. sales, aiming for 400,000 vehicles annually by 2030. Despite a tougher market marked by...
The recent PTE World conference in London highlighted a surge of optimism among airport executives, even as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt aviation. Between Feb. 28 and Mar. 11, 46,000 of the region’s 85,500 scheduled flights were cancelled and major...
Estimating furniture‑moving costs in Sunnyvale hinges on three core variables: the total volume of items, the difficulty of accessing both origin and destination, and the type of estimate a mover provides. Movers calculate truck space in cubic feet, while narrow...
Bauer Media has launched a native Android Automotive version of its Rayo radio app, now pre‑installed in BMW and Mini connected‑car systems across the United Kingdom and Portugal. The app was developed on Radioplayer’s white‑label Android Automotive platform and distributed...
Ryanair announced it will abandon its notorious trolling approach on X and Facebook, adopting a more corporate and professional tone. The shift follows years of aggressive "trashposting" that targeted passengers, celebrities, and even sparked a public spat with Elon Musk...
Florida Polytechnic University has teamed with Starship Technologies to launch the nation’s first point‑of‑sale integration for autonomous food‑delivery robots. The service, initially covering Einstein Bros. Bagels, Mosaic Café and Fire & Ash, lets students order via a mobile app, customize meals,...
Balfour Beatty has promoted Trent Johnson to vice president of operations for the Carolinas, tasking him with leading the firm’s aviation construction portfolio across North and South Carolina. Johnson brings 19 years in construction, including more than 12 years with...
ECARX Holdings hosted its 2026 Global Partner Conference, gathering more than 220 automotive, technology and supply‑chain partners to chart a collaborative path toward software‑defined mobility. CEO Ziyu Shen announced a strategic shift toward global expansion, heightened R&D spending, and the...
Toyota Material Handling Europe unveiled Swarm Automation Transport, an automated guided vehicle system that pairs its SAI125CB counter‑balance stacker with the T‑ONE control platform. The solution can move, stack and replenish pallets of various formats, from euro to bottom‑deck, across...
KBS announced a new stand‑alone website that centralises its signaling product portfolio, project delivery expertise and technical resources for rail operators worldwide. The site showcases fifth‑generation AFTC5 track circuits, the iVPI® interlocking system and a CBTC‑agnostic, phased‑upgrade approach. Meanwhile, Actelis...
The Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA) appointed Harry Barrett, Jr. as assistant director of airports, effective May 26. Barrett brings a diverse background that includes executive leadership at Palm Springs International Airport, municipal management at Renton, and safety roles at...
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority appointed Brendan Reed as vice president and chief operations officer of San Diego International Airport, effective March 25. Reed previously served as senior director of operational planning and readiness and director of airport planning...
A month into this war: Iran is still exporting oil & to more customers Iran is making more money for its oil because prices are up Iran has effectively installed a tollbooth to enter and exit the Persian Gulf Russia is making more...
Show me your Tier One ships, specifically the 20 Pakistani ships. Just to be clear, Pakistan does not have 20 flagged ships stuck in the Persian Gulf, let alone 20 Pakistani tankers. Where are all these ships that...
The National Park Service warns visitors to exercise extreme caution as hurricane‑recovery road repairs continue along the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina. Heavy construction equipment and dump‑truck traffic are moving between Asheville (milepost 382.5) and Mount Mitchell State Park...
Here is an example of some of the problems associated with the President's comments about 8 to 10 tankers sailing out of the Persian Gulf or the 20 tankers he discussed on Air Force One. There is no evidence of...
Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA conference will debut in Jacksonville, Florida on June 23‑24, 2026, reflecting the city’s expanding port and shipyard activity. The two‑day program targets small and medium‑sized repair yards with practical, operations‑driven sessions on predictive maintenance, automation...
Cyndi Brandt, VP of Fleet Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, leverages a diverse background in banking, technology and last‑mile logistics to shape go‑to‑market strategy and product innovation. She champions a culture of curiosity, resourcefulness and transparent leadership, even stepping away...
Nashville International Airport (BNA) announced an 18‑month, $40 million Central Core Enhancement slated to start in June 2026 and finish by December 2027. The renovation will boost escalators from six to sixteen and add a third, larger elevator, expanding capacity to...
Southwest Airlines has abandoned its hallmark open‑seat, no‑fee model, rolling out assigned seating, baggage fees, and third‑party distribution. The shift was driven by activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which forced leadership changes and a new board. Within two years, the...
Philippine Airlines reported a 6.1% rise in net income to $160.4 million for 2025, driven by steady travel demand and higher ancillary revenues. Total revenue grew 3% to $3.22 billion, with passenger operations contributing $2.73 billion as the carrier carried 16.3 million passengers, up...
The most important company in robotaxis may not be the one building the cars at all, but the one turning the entire autonomous industry into suppliers on a single platform... That's the bet by CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. -- By 2029, Uber...
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid AWD Premium Plus offers a refined, surprisingly luxurious drive experience. It's a solid compact SUV that I drove for a week. Here are my thoughts and commentary: https://t.co/ezHTzu1UfM #mazda #suv #cars #auto @mazdausa https://t.co/rwSpRBeTd5
Emobility application development services are emerging as the backbone for automated electric‑vehicle ecosystems, replacing fragmented point solutions with unified platforms. By treating the software layer as infrastructure, these services provide shared data models, real‑time session orchestration, and integrated smart‑charging, routing,...
🆓 Tuesday links: Waymo's progress, the oil price shock, and improving your information diet. https://t.co/Ud4vYuwoaj image: https://t.co/eWONwOBh2l https://t.co/OLb1hsKfBC
China can still buy Iranian oil, but every barrel now comes with higher military risk, higher shipping costs, and the threat of sanctions or interdiction. What was once a quiet $8 to $12 discount trade is now a fragile, contested...
Sound Transit opened the 11‑km Crosslake Connection on March 28, joining Seattle’s 1 Line and 2 Line for the first time. The new segment runs from International District/Chinatown to South Bellevue, adding stations at Mercer Island and Judkins Park and crossing...
Reform UK vows to scrap air passenger fee on short-haul flights https://t.co/hGPfsoAxgb via @LucyGJWhite https://t.co/8UtoCIwCSi
“EMS staff stated when they arrived the driver of the ford’s cellphone was in his lap, and it appeared he was actively watching a podcast,” GSP said in the statement. https://t.co/sQoj4ZkUC8
In 2026 nine countries have overhauled entry rules for U.S. travelers. The United Kingdom now mandates an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) effective Feb 25, while India requires a mandatory e‑Arrival Card 72 hours before landing starting Apr 1. South Korea extends its K‑ETA...
Airlines who literally make all their profit from their first class passengers should always board them first, no exceptions
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Gains Major European Foothold As Rheinmetall Joins Forces With Boeing The MQ-28 Ghost Bat could be fielded by the Luftwaffe, but the door is also open to a potentially very lucrative European CCA market. https://t.co/TN5Qrahts1
The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened applications for the fiscal year 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, allocating roughly $1 billion for projects that protect pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and commercial‑vehicle operators. The competitive grant builds on a...
Good perspective on using cash-and-carry from a #restaurant operator. But sometimes the savings can outweigh the hassle and wear & tear; depends what you're buying and how far you're driving.
About a 12 minute wait time through TSA pre check today at RSW (Ft. Myers, Florida) airport.
What It Will Take To Fuel A Fight Against China From Former KC-135 Wing Commander Retired Air Force Col. Troy Pananon offers candid insights into the strain a fight with China would put on the tanker fleet. https://t.co/dLfQL3egZp
Inside the Texas Autonomy Showdown. Tesla, Uber, Waymo and the Rides That Don't Lie $TSLA $UBER $GOOGL $NBIS $KDK https://t.co/gaqYxvClal
12 Things in Travel Today: — Airport Waits Ease As TSA Gets Paid — Airlines Face Fare Pressure From Fuel Spike — US Gas Hits $4 Per Gallon — Korean Air Enters Emergency Mode Over Fuel Costs — Hawaii Travel After Floods What To Know...
Can’t wait for all the slow ass freight marketing departments to finally jump on this trend early next week
Russian-flagged oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin approaches the area of anchorage while being assisted by a tugboat, in Matanzas, Cuba, March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez https://t.co/eewxf34Q5n
Delivering hope - we follow a MAF Cessna Caravan from factory to the jungle - 'In the latest issue of AEROSPACE - April 2026' #avgeek https://t.co/H8rWIihOYZ https://t.co/pwxr53c1h0
