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DMCI and Japan's Taisei win $287M NAIA subway spur contract
Infrastructure firms D.M. Consunji Inc. and Taisei Corp. secured a P16.06 billion (≈$287 million) contract to build 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 required an extra P66.18 million (≈$1.2 million) to cover inflation after a two‑year bidding delay.
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State lawmakers in Maryland and Georgia are moving to suspend gasoline taxes temporarily as a response to higher pump prices linked to the Iran conflict, while Florida’s governor opposes similar measures. At the federal level, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is evaluating user fees on electric vehicles to address the Highway Trust Fund’s looming insolvency. The Eno Center for Transportation outlines three potential fixes: tapping the General Fund, cutting spending, or raising the federal fuel tax, with a proposed 10‑cent increase. All proposals face political resistance and could reshape transportation financing.
Great Wall Motor (GWM) is intensifying its South African strategy after losing the Nissan Rosslyn plant to rival Chery. Holding roughly 5 % of the market and ranking sixth in sales, GWM sees local manufacturing as a lever to improve cost...
American Airlines is expanding its Flagship business‑class bedding suite, adding Nest‑provided mattress pads to every international Flagship flight and to Hawaii routes as of late March 2026. The airline first introduced pajamas and mattress pads in summer 2025 on long‑haul...
The Iran‑Israel conflict prompted Azerbaijan to shut part of its airspace, shrinking the Europe‑Asia corridor to a 50‑mile bottleneck. With Ukraine‑related restrictions already limiting northern routes, airlines now rely on only two viable long‑haul paths: through Azerbaijan‑Georgia‑Turkey and via Saudi...
Travel industry faces short‑term headwinds as Middle East tensions push fuel prices higher, inflating airline ticket costs. Despite this, analysts forecast air travel demand to double by 2050, indicating strong long‑term growth. The sector also saw positive momentum at the...
South Korea’s Republic of Korea Air Force successfully completed the maiden flight of its first Embraer C‑390 Millennium, marking the aircraft’s inaugural operational test. The flight follows a public tender that made South Korea the first Asian customer for the...
Jet fuel supply disruptions linked to Middle East conflict are threatening long‑haul air travel in 2026. Reuters reports African airlines see fuel accounting for up to 55% of costs, with some nations holding as little as ten days of reserves....
The Grand Union Canal Transfer (GUCT) scheme is a joint venture between Affinity Water, Severn Trent Water and the Canal & River Trust to move up to 115 million litres of water per day from the Midlands to the southeast of...
The Mid‑America Trucking Show (MATS) returns to Louisville, Kentucky, March 26‑28, 2026, featuring the industry’s largest gathering of vintage and custom rigs, suppliers, and owner‑operators. Overdrive is positioning its coverage around the event, spotlighting the PKY Truck Beauty Championship, a Big...
The U.S. State Department released 16 new travel alerts covering Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East amid escalating protests and regional conflicts. Alerts warn of large demonstrations in Barcelona, Brussels, Havana and other cities, impose movement bans in Bolivia...
AVweb’s Picture of the Day for March 20, 2026 features a striking silhouette of a National Park Service helicopter and its crew watching over Mesa Verde National Park at sunset. The photo underscores the routine presence of park aviation for tasks such as...
The Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz, damaged by a Ukrainian naval drone in early March, has been drifting unmanned in the Mediterranean for over two weeks. It is now about 53 nautical miles north of Tripoli and, based on current winds...
The Hong Kong‑flagged tanker Sea Horse, loaded with Russian diesel originally bound for Cuba, has diverted to Trinidad and is expected to arrive on Monday. The change follows a U.S. Treasury decision to tighten a waiver, now excluding sales to...
What if I told you inflation is sticky because nobody is watching the ships? What if I told you nobody can predict the effect of Hormuz on energy price shocks because nobody understands shipping? What if I told them, they could...
The Piper Aviation Museum marked its 40th anniversary, highlighting four decades of preserving Piper Aircraft and general aviation history. President Ron Dremel recounted the museum’s evolution from a traveling exhibit to its permanent home in Lock Haven, the birthplace of...
Fuel Cell Systems partnered with Swarco UK & Ireland to install the United Kingdom’s first fuel‑cell‑powered variable message sign (VMS) on the National Highways network at the M6 Lancaster Motorway Services. The deployment uses an Efoy Pro 12000 direct methanol...
Air Canada flight‑attendant union CUPE is protesting upgrades to its leisure subsidiary Air Canada Rouge, claiming the new Boeing 737 MAX with premium‑economy seats, free Wi‑Fi and enhanced food and beverage services breach the collective bargaining agreement. The union filed formal...
The Mercury Bobcat was Mercury’s first North‑American subcompact, essentially a rebadged Ford Pinto offering low price and strong fuel economy. Launched in 1974‑75 amid the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s investigation of rear‑impact fires in the Pinto, the Bobcat inherited...
The episode examines how recent attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, sparked by the US‑Israeli conflict with Iran, are driving volatile oil and gas prices and threatening global supply chains. The International Energy Agency urges governments to cut demand by promoting...
Lexus introduced the ES500e, its first battery‑electric vehicle for India, priced at ₹90 lakh ex‑showroom. The car packs a 74.68 kWh lithium‑ion battery delivering 252 kW of power and a claimed range of up to 580 km on a single charge. President Hikaru Ikeuchi...
The ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has left more than 20,000 seafarers trapped aboard roughly 3,000 vessels in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. Ports are denying docking requests as ships run out of water,...
Vivaaerobus cancelled 38 scheduled flights this week, affecting six major Mexican airports including Mexico City, Cancun, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana and Puerto Vallarta. The disruptions spanned domestic routes to Monterrey, Tijuana and Cancun as well as international services to Toronto and...
AIDA Cruises announced that four of its vessels will undergo Evolution upgrades over the next year, targeting both guest experience and environmental performance. The program introduces energy‑efficient propulsion, advanced waste‑management systems, and carbon‑reduction technologies alongside revamped cabins, expanded dining venues,...
Uber announced the launch of Uber Elite, a premium chauffeur‑service offering pre‑screened drivers and higher‑end vehicles. The service targets business travelers and high‑spending consumers in major metropolitan markets. Uber Elite will be priced above standard UberX rides and will initially...
Metrolink will temporarily reduce weekday service beginning March 23, cutting roughly 40 trips – about one‑fifth of its schedule – as it grapples with a surge in mechanical failures and a shortage of replacement parts. The cuts affect six of...
Engine acquisition represents a significant portion of airline assets, often reaching 25% of a new aircraft’s value and up to 90% as the engine ages. Direct maintenance accounts for 35‑40% of airline operating costs, with shop visits ranging from $0.5 million...
FedEx reported its most profitable holiday peak season as it accelerated the rollout of Network 2.0, with about 35% of eligible shipments now processed through nearly 400 optimized facilities. The carrier improved on‑time delivery to 95.3% in December 2025 and saw...
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) announced a call for Expressions of Interest from lounge operators to design, develop, and manage a new common‑use premium lounge. The airport will provide a full EOI package through its website, allowing interested parties to submit...
The El Paso airspace shutdown earlier this year was triggered by a counter‑drone operation that employed GPS‑jamming technology. The incident exposed how national‑security measures can unintentionally disrupt the satellite‑navigation systems that modern cargo aviation depends on for routing, fuel‑efficiency and timing....
It's the wild west when it comes to travel. So many companies, regardless of size and stage, still let employees book directly on the web. But when it comes to travel management systems, Ramp has made massive strides for companies...
A 2017 Freightliner Cascadia was impounded in Charlotte, North Carolina after being parked illegally at a Bojangles lot, generating a $6,535 tow and storage invoice. The truck was towed at 5:03 AM, held for thirteen hours, and returned without keys and...
The commentary warns that adopting crop‑based biofuels to decarbonise shipping could exacerbate Africa’s land pressure and food insecurity. Shipping accounts for roughly 300 million tons of fuel annually and 3 % of global emissions, so even modest biofuel uptake would demand large...
Northrop Grumman’s Talon IQ modular testbed successfully completed its first flight using Shield AI’s Hivemind as the digital brain. The autonomous mission, conducted in Mojave, saw the aircraft execute a combat air patrol and engage simulated targets without human input....
The Abarth 1600 Coupé was a 1969 prototype styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro that represented the tuning house’s final independent effort before Fiat’s full acquisition. Built on a Fiat‑derived platform with a 1.6‑liter engine delivering roughly 100‑120 hp, the 2+2 coupe blended...
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Chick‑fil‑A will break ground on a $50 million distribution and warehouse facility in Lubbock, Texas, slated for May. The site, positioned near Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, will store and ship food and related products to the chain’s restaurants across the region....
Colombia’s government has initiated feasibility studies for a 193.5‑kilometre freight railway linking Villavicencio to Puerto Gaitán, with contracts worth roughly 60.5 billion pesos (US$16 million). The National Infrastructure Agency and the Ministry of Transport split the work into two lots, awarded to...
China’s BAIC Group announced a prototype sodium‑ion EV battery that delivers over 170 Wh/kg energy density and can be recharged at 4C rates, reaching a full charge in roughly 11 minutes. The prismatic pack operates across a –40 °C to 60 °C temperature...
The General Aviation Awards (GAA) Board, in partnership with the FAA, announced its 2026 national honorees, recognizing excellence in flight instruction, maintenance, and safety. Mike Kloch of Bend, Oregon was named Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year, Roger Whittier of...
EHang’s senior leadership met Thai government officials and local firms in Bangkok to accelerate the rollout of its pilotless eVTOL aircraft. The discussions targeted a three‑dimensional transport system that could ease congestion, improve emergency response and link regions at low...
V‑Green, a charge‑point operator and VinFast sister company, announced a plan to build 99 fast‑charging stations across Vietnam this year. The stations will be located along national and provincial highways in 34 provinces, each offering up to 100 chargers delivering...
The Baltic Exchange’s TD3 tanker rate, which benchmarks Middle‑East‑to‑China freight, was forced to continue referencing Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura port despite the Strait of Hormuz being effectively closed. With almost no actual voyages, shipbrokers were left to price a hypothetical risk,...
Awful story and I don’t know why his time got reduced or what this really has to do with Trump “Summers, a wife, mother, and grandmother, was driving a truck for RTR Transportation in Tennessee and had been a truck...
Manila’s maritime sector is plagued by entrenched corruption, where manning agents routinely skim pesos from seafarers’ dollar remittances and demand kickbacks from training centres. Cadets are relegated to unpaid “utility” roles, performing menial tasks while awaiting shipboard apprenticeships. Bribery accelerates...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Noida International Airport in Jewar on March 28, 2026. The airport has secured final security clearance from BCAS and an aerodrome licence from the DGCA, clearing the last regulatory hurdles before commercial service....
Waynesville, North Carolina installed six new Level 2 EV chargers at its recreation park, offering free charging to the public. Each unit costs $700, with the town spending roughly $23,000 for installation and recouping $6,900 through a federal tax credit, bringing...
Section of west LA showing the Century City neighborhood. Outside of SF and DTLA, Century City has the tallest building in California. It will soon have its own subway station on the D (purple) line. The red skyscraper in the...
Air India Made Passengers Endure A 14-Hour Flight To Nowhere — It Sent An Ex-Delta Plane Without Enough Oxygen For The Route - View from the Wing https://t.co/uvGIqJWgIP
This is exactly what James Gutman predicted on the latest episode of @EnergyEmpirePod. EVs are selling out in the top 50 emerging markets given the $250B “Marshall Plan” being rolled out by China. https://t.co/75BxCTbmpS
Fleets are starting to feel a little feisty... Class 8 truck sales coming in STRONG (157%+ YoY)
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 20, 2026) - https://t.co/6N5W6UvR9N @FedEx @amazon @DescartesSG #AI #supplychain #logistics #transportation #IranWar #Trumptariffs #trucking
