Airbus Partners with RWTH Aachen on Fuel Cell for Regional Aircraft
Airbus, RWTH Aachen, DLR and other partners launched GENtwoPRO, a German‑funded project to develop a low‑temperature PEM fuel‑cell system for regional aircraft up to 100 seats. The initiative, part of the LuFo VII‑1 programme, targets megawatt‑scale power density and rapid cold‑start capability, addressing weight and safety requirements unique to aviation. Current fuel‑cell technology is limited to ground vehicles, so the project aims to create a scalable, durable solution for hydrogen‑powered short‑ and medium‑haul flights. Certification timelines push commercial entry to around 2040.
International Airport Summit Launches 2026 Edition in Rome Supported by Aeroporti Di Roma
The International Airport Summit returns to Rome for its 2026 edition, taking place on November 11‑12 and backed by Aeroporti di Roma. The two‑day event will feature senior airport leaders, including COOs from Milan, Calgary and Tampa, discussing actionable strategies...
Award-Winning Used Toyota Sports Cars
Toyota’s GR lineup—GR86, GR Supra and GR Corolla—has shifted the brand’s image from reliability‑only to affordable performance, earning spots on Car and Driver’s 10Best list in 2023. The second‑gen GR86 sells used for about $24,000, while the GR Supra ranges...
The Freight Market’s New Reality: More Risk, Fewer Signals
The freight market is confronting a multi‑layered risk environment as cargo theft shifts from opportunistic grabs to organized fraud, with incidents up 93% since 2021 and strategic theft soaring over 1,400%. Shippers and 3PLs are moving from one‑time carrier checks...
The TSA Staff Shortage Is Dragging on at U.S. Airports. Some Experts Say Privatization Is the Solution
A growing staff shortage at the TSA is lengthening security lines at many U.S. airports, especially during the current partial government shutdown. San Francisco International Airport, which uses a little‑used TSA partnership program that outsources screening to private contractors, kept checkpoints...
City of Palmdale Secures $2M for Grade Separation Project
The City of Palmdale has secured a $2 million federal grant to fund the Rancho Vista Boulevard Grade Separation Project. The investment will finance right‑of‑way acquisition, utility relocation and construction of a six‑lane overpass at the busy Rancho Vista and Sierra...
Struck Star Bulk Ship to Sail for Repair Under Own Power
Star Gwyneth was struck by an unidentified projectile while anchored after off‑loading grain in the Arabian Gulf, sustaining only a superficial hull breach above the waterline. The vessel remains seaworthy and will sail under its own power to a repair...
Tanks Damaged in Omani Port Attack: Sources
Storage tanks at Oman’s Salalah port were heavily damaged by a bomb attack, igniting fires and prompting staff evacuations. The port, a key transshipment hub, recently expanded capacity to 6.5 million TEU across six berths. The strike is part of a...
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas to Rebrand as Logisnext Americas
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. will rebrand to Logisnext Americas, with the change taking effect on April 30, 2026. The move aligns the U.S. operation with Mitsubishi Logisnext’s Vision 2035, a long‑term strategy to unify its global material‑handling brands. As part of...
Siemens to Launch Rail Vehicle Production in Duisport’s Logport I
Siemens Mobility will launch a new rail‑vehicle production centre at duisport’s Logport I in Duisburg‑Rheinhausen, with construction finishing by the end of 2026 and operations starting in early 2027. The €25 million investment includes a production hall equipped with five cranes, two...
Ferrari Is Cooking Up A Hotter V12 SUV With A Meaner Purosangue
Ferrari is set to launch a performance‑focused version of its Purosangue SUV that will keep the naturally aspirated 6.5‑liter V12 engine. Production is expected to begin in the second half of 2026, making it one of five new models Ferrari...
Regional Diesel Runs Dry as Metro Panic-Buying Hits WA Farms
Western Australian farmers are confronting diesel shortages after metropolitan panic‑buying drained regional supplies, leaving some farms waiting up to three weeks for fuel deliveries. The scarcity threatens critical seeding and harvesting operations on wheatbelt, potato and horticultural farms, with limited...
Flight Attendants Share the Game-Changing Tips to Make Your Plane Seat More Comfortable
Flight attendants Ethan Howery and Henry M. reveal practical tricks to turn cramped economy seats into a more tolerable experience. They advise travelers to downsize carry‑ons, store essentials in seat‑back pockets, and cleverly position heavy coats in overhead bins. Adjusting...
Do Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Still Come With A Tool Kit?
Harley‑Davidson stopped including its factory‑issued folding tool kit with new motorcycles around 2017‑2018, and the official online offering was removed in 2025. The kit, once standard on touring models, featured Torx, hex and screwdriver bits plus open‑end wrenches in a...
Cool Carriers Takes Delivery of First Ship in New Snow Class
Cool Carriers, the world’s largest specialized reefer operator, has taken delivery of Snow Flower, the first of a seven‑ship Snow class built by Kitanihon Shipbuilding. The vessel can carry 5,000 high‑cube pallets and up to 168 refrigerated containers, offering 630,000‑660,000...
Reverse Engineering the UK Rail Sector’s Hard-to-Find Parts
Nufox Rubber used reverse engineering to recreate obsolete rubber seals for the UK’s Class 158 trains, addressing a parts shortage that threatens long‑lived rolling stock. The company digitised the original component, developed in‑house tooling, and produced fire‑rated seals meeting EN45545‑2 HL3 standards....
UPS Navigates Amazon Draw Down in Hard Pivot to Premium Services
UPS is executing its largest network consolidation while deliberately shedding about 50% of its Amazon volume by mid‑2026. The carrier has cut 30,000 jobs, closed 24 parcel‑sort facilities and is automating remaining sites to boost profitability. CFO Brian Dykes said...
NS, Progress Rail Collaborate to Upgrade 96 Locomotives
Norfolk Southern and Progress Rail will convert 96 DC‑traction SD70M‑2 locomotives to AC traction, with deliveries scheduled from 2027 to 2029. The upgrades include individual‑axle control, ADEM® diesel engine management and remanufactured 16‑cylinder EMD 710 engines delivering 4,300 hp. NS claims...
7 Signs Your Returns Management Process Needs an Upgrade
After the holiday rush, warehouses and 3PLs face a wave of returns that exposes hidden operational friction. Lingering backlogs, shifting bottlenecks, and slow reintegration of sellable inventory tie up space and capital. Manual tracking and limited data visibility further strain...
“Dalilah’s Law” Legislation Focused on Tightening Loopholes on Foreign CDL Holders
Senator Jim Banks introduced “Dalilah’s Law,” requiring all CDL holders to be recertified by their state within six months and prohibiting licenses for non‑citizens, permanent residents, or certain visa holders. The bill links compliance to federal highway and bridge funding,...
Metro Gearboxes for Hamburg: ZF Supplies Technology for Germany’s Largest Subway Project
ZF will supply almost 3,000 two‑stage spur‑gear gearboxes for Hamburg’s new driverless U5 line and the accompanying DT6 fleet, a contract spanning roughly 15 years. The gearboxes feature a lightweight aluminum housing, low‑noise operation and reduced oil requirements, delivering 95 kW...
Mercedes-Benz Zetros Completes Arctic Winter Trials
Mercedes‑Benz’s Zetros 6×6 military truck successfully completed a series of Arctic winter trials in Finland’s Arctic Circle, where temperatures dropped to –20 °C and a cold‑chamber test reached –40 °C. The Special Trucks Team evaluated cold‑start procedures, electronic stability, brake performance, tire‑pressure...
Roeth: How Diverse Teams Are Helping Fleets Tackle Efficiency and Sustainability Challenges
Michael Roeth, executive director of NACFE, argues that diverse teams are reshaping the trucking sector by enhancing problem‑solving and accelerating the adoption of sustainable technologies. A recent data‑potluck gathering showcased an eclectic mix of ages, genders, ethnicities, and professional backgrounds,...
Nissan Gives X-Trail Rugged Makeover, Reduces Engine Options
Nissan has refreshed the 2026 X‑Trail, reintroducing the rugged N‑Trek trim with waterproof upholstery, new paint colours and subtle exterior tweaks. The 1.5‑litre mild‑hybrid engine is dropped, leaving only the ePower series‑hybrid system in two outputs – 201 hp front‑wheel drive...
Zentrak Object Controller Point – Groundbreaking for the Future of Railway Infrastructure
The zentrak Object Controller Point, launched by voestalpine Railway Systems, is a TÜV SÜD‑certified SIL 4 device built on EULYNX Baseline 4.3. It consolidates safety‑related and non‑safety control, diagnostics and condition monitoring for turnouts and intelligent switches into a single, IP65‑rated unit. The...
JAA TO and Romanian CAA Launch Cooperation
The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) has signed a two‑year cooperation framework with the Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority, granting Romania structured access to JAA TO’s specialised regulatory training programmes. The partnership, formalised at JAA TO’s High‑Level Training workshop, covers safety oversight, airworthiness, aerodromes,...
China-Europe Rail Traffic via Russia Keeps Plummeting
China‑Europe rail freight via Russia fell sharply in 2025, with a 14.1% drop in total TEUs and a 22.7% plunge in eastbound shipments, reaching a historic low of 38,422 TEUs. Despite the volume decline, Chinese export value to Europe rose...
‘Real Buzz in the Sector’: Roads Minister Discusses RIS3 as A47 Thickthorn Junction Progresses
The UK government’s RIS3 strategy, backed by a £4.8 bn interim settlement, will launch in 2026 and shifts focus toward maintenance and renewal of England’s Strategic Road Network. Roads Minister Simon Lightwood, speaking at the £200 m A47 Thickthorn Junction upgrade, said...
SNCF Says Italian High-Speed Path Allocation Insufficient
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) approved binding commitments from infrastructure manager RFI, granting SNCF Passenger Italy a minimum access package of 18 high‑speed train paths per day on the Turin‑Milan‑Rome and Turin‑Milan‑Venice corridors for ten years. The decision follows an...
Ballard Shares Climb Double Digits: Ballard Secures Major Order for 500 Fuel Cell Modules From Bus Manufacturer New Flyer
Ballard Power Systems announced a commercial agreement with New Flyer for 500 FCmove®‑HD+ fuel‑cell modules, delivering a total capacity of 50 MW. Deliveries are slated to begin in 2026 and will equip New Flyer’s Xcelsior CHARGE FC hydrogen buses across North America. The...
Expedia Group Research Reveals the Future of Business Travel: TMC Optimism High, but Confidence Lags in Meeting Traveler Expectations
Expedia Group’s new research of 214 travel‑management company (TMC) leaders across ten countries shows 95 % optimism for business‑travel growth over the next three years, yet only 30‑40 % feel confident they can meet heightened traveler expectations. Travelers now demand blended trip...
8 Tips for Renting the Right Commercial Truck
Choosing the right commercial truck rental is critical for smooth business operations. The article outlines eight practical tips, from assessing transport needs and vehicle condition to reviewing rental terms, fuel efficiency, load capacity, driver comfort, safety features, customer support, and...
Rhode Island Transit Expanding On-Demand Microtransit Program
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is extending its Flex On Demand microtransit service to Coventry, Newport, Middletown, West Warwick and Westerly. The on‑demand vans provide curb‑to‑curb, fully ADA‑accessible rides at a flat $2 fare, replacing scheduled stops on...
Ram Is Bringing Back A Van You Might Actually Want
Ram is reviving the ProMaster City van for the U.S. market, slated for a 2027 launch. The new model sits on Stellantis' K0 midsize commercial‑van platform shared with the Citroën Dispatch and Opel Vivaro. It will be powered by a...
Bartow Deploys Frequentis Solution
Bartow Executive Airport has installed Frequentis' integrated communications platform to power its newly renovated Digital Tower Operations Center. The solution combines the Frequentis X10, GuardX recording, and smartATIS into a single digital suite, replacing legacy systems and supporting the airport’s...
DB Cargo UK Names Class 66 Locomotive After Plasmor Founder Antony Slater
DB Cargo UK has named its Class 66 locomotive 66186 after the late Plasmor founder Antony Slater, marking a renewed five‑year rail freight contract. The agreement, extending to the end of 2031, will see up to six weekly trains linking Plasmor’s Great Heck...
Bosch Unveils New Fuel Cell Power Module FCPM C100 for Buses
Bosch introduced the Fuel Cell Power Module C100 at Berlin’s Mobility Move fair, a 100 kW hydrogen system built for roof‑mounted installation on 12‑ to 18‑meter city buses. The low‑profile, 40 cm tall module complements Bosch’s existing truck‑focused FCPM line and includes...
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Are Budget Airlines Actually Cheaper? We Did the Math, so You Don't Have To
Travel + Leisure examined whether low‑cost carriers truly save money as oil‑driven fare hikes loom. While budget airlines advertise rock‑bottom base fares, carriers like Spirit generate roughly $63 in ancillary revenue per ticket, often eclipsing the $45 fare itself. A side‑by‑side look...
Work to Continue on Madrid-Barajas Airport Terminal Expansions
The Spanish Ministry of Transport announced that Aena will invest €4.48 billion in a 2027‑2031 development plan for Madrid‑Barajas Airport, targeting major expansions of terminals T4 and T4S, a new processing building, and renovations of T1‑T3. The plan also includes intermodal...
Revealed: The Best Used Cars in Every Segment
British drivers changed hands 7.8 million used cars in 2025, a 2.2% increase year‑on‑year. Autocar evaluated models from budget hot hatches to premium luxury and electric cars, ranking the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 as the overall best used vehicle. The top‑ten list...
Sivers to Supply Lasers and Optical Amplifiers Worth $53–138m over Customer’s Product Life-Cycle
Sivers Semiconductors announced a multi‑year supply agreement to provide continuous‑wave DFB lasers and optical amplifiers to a strategic LiDAR customer, with a total revenue potential of $53‑138 million over the product life‑cycle. Production is slated to ramp in Q4 2026 for automotive...
Enel Installs over 3,700 New Charging Points in Italy
Enel has completed installation of 3,730 new electric‑vehicle charging stations in Italy under the first National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) tender, covering five regions and 21 provinces. Each site provides two fast 90 kW chargers accessible through Enel’s app or...
National Highways Completes Restoration Work on 19th Century Riddings Viaduct
National Highways finished a major restoration of the 19th‑century Riddings Viaduct in November 2025, partnering with Balfour Beatty and its Historical Railways Estate team. The nine‑span skewed masonry arch, straddling the England‑Scotland border, received rebuilt stonework, repointed masonry, and restored railings...
IATA WCS: Lufthansa Cargo Becomes Launch Customer for Jettainer’s New IoT ULD Tracking Solution
Lufthansa Cargo has become the launch customer for Jettainer’s new Internet‑of‑Things (IoT) unit‑load device (ULD) tracking solution, with implementation already underway across its entire fleet. The system merges stationary and mobile readers to deliver continuous, real‑time visibility of ULD movements,...
Contract to Improve the Operation of the Zaragoza Railway Network
Adif awarded a €41 million contract to modernise traffic‑management systems on the Zaragoza railway network, focusing on the Embid de la Ribera section of the Madrid‑Zaragoza‑Barcelona Iberian‑gauge line. The project upgrades electronic centralisation facilities, control, signalling and telecommunications across multiple stations,...
Maintenance of Railway Lines in the Czech Republic, Costs Reduced by 33%
Správa železnic, the Czech railway infrastructure manager, announced that recent tenders have cut maintenance costs by up to 33%, delivering more than €13.8 million in savings. The biggest reduction occurs on the Vsetín‑Horní Lidč line, where the bid fell from €23.4 million to...
Data of the Week: Portugal Limits Track Access Charges Increase for Freight
Portugal’s transport regulator has trimmed the freight track access charge increase for 2025 from a projected 21.25% to 2.4%, raising the average fee to €1.47 per kilometre. The amendment also sets a 12.33% compound annual growth rate for 2026‑2028, with...
AOC Announces Price Increase Due to Middle East Crisis Impacts
AOC, the Swiss‑based supplier of specialty formulations, announced price increases of up to €450 (US $521.83) per tonne for its unsaturated polyester, vinyl‑ester and Neoxil® products. The hikes affect customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India and will take...
Utah Chosen as Future Flight Testbed
Utah’s Department of Transportation, together with a coalition of public and private entities, has been chosen by the FAA as one of eight sites for an eVTOL integration pilot program. The initiative, called uFLY: America’s AAM Crossroads to the West,...
Charing Infrastructure Expands in Pennsylvania with NEVI
Pennsylvania is rolling out 12 electric‑vehicle charging projects along its major roadways, backed by $54 million already committed through the federal NEVI program. To date the state has installed 30 public chargers—the highest NEVI‑funded count in the nation—and has 53 more...