Against Airline Bailouts, yet Concerned for Workers
I don’t believe in using taxpayer money to save badly run airlines. At the same time, I hate that thousands of industry colleagues will lose their jobs.
Rising Fuel Prices Spike Summer Flight Costs, Jeopardizing Vacations
Looking at the cost of some flights this summer and WOW… we are really starting to see the impact of fuel prices. I think a lot of family vacations are going to be ruined if people haven’t already secured...
Three Cutting‑edge Aero Antennas Debut From Amazon, ThinKom, SpaceX
Three new aero antennas have arrived on the scene. Welcome to Amazon Leo’s electronically steered phased array antenna, ThinKom’s multi-orbit ThinAir Nexus mechanically steered phased array, and SpaceX Starlink’s newest electronically steered phased array kit. https://t.co/x9eb3j5KWu
Evaluating the Jones Act Waiver’s Effectiveness and Necessity
Is the Jones Act Waiver Working and is it Necessary? 1⃣Jones Act Extension Overview 2⃣Impact on Fuel Prices 3⃣Operations of Jones Act Tankers Around the US 4⃣Waiver Case Study: MT Cabo Deseado 5⃣Tanker Replacement Program https://t.co/0PrYL6USK1
Online Car Ordering Eliminates Need for Dealerships
you’ll never want to back to a dealership again after you’ve experienced ordering a car online
Drive Route 66 to Rediscover America’s Spirit
Well, this is sobering. "It's easy to hate America right now," says the Süddeutsche Zeitung. No argument. "But if you still want to love this country, they say you should drive right across it: on Route 66 from Chicago to...
New Tech Streamlines Road Repair and Construction
#Innovation and new equipment makes road repair and road construction easier and more efficient. (GiGadgets) #Technology https://t.co/rHEGV9DjQT
Allow JetBlue‑Spirit Merger to Boost Competition
The government should have allowed the JetBlue / Spirit merger to go through. Together they are some competition for the bigger airlines, but apart they are both in a lot of trouble.
Modified Ex‑Qatari Jet Ready as New Air Force One
New VC-25B Air Force One “Bridge” Aircraft Now Fully Modified And Flight Tested The ex-Qatari royal flight aircraft is scheduled to be delivered to the Presidential Airlift Group this summer after a warp speed modifications and testing regime. https://t.co/pwFoonedWL
High‑frequency Truckload Spot Rates Now $25/Month
If you are looking for high frequency truckload spot rates for desktop - it’s now available for just $25/mo
American Airlines Upgrades Coach Food for Sale
American Airlines Improves Coach Food For Sale — A Rare Upgrade Where Most Passengers Sit - View from the Wing https://t.co/vdvv5hBFgN
Supersonic Flights Demand Superior Wi‑Fi for Awake Travelers
Contrary to popular belief, great wifi is even more important on supersonic flights. People (try to) sleep through today's long subsonic redeyes. When these flights shift to faster daytime flights, passengers will want to be awake and connected.
Antitrust Block Threatens Spirit, Triggers Low‑Fare Airline Crisis
Just a lie from Wall Street. The only difference is that JetBlue-Spirit would be liquidating. The entire low fare and medium size airline sector is in crisis. Spirit is just the canary.
Flight Attendant Friendly Planes Ensure Smoother Service
When I describe a plane as “flight attendant friendly” it means the service is smooth and it’s easy provide / create a positive passenger experience. When I say an aircraft isn’t flight attendant friendly it means the service is a...
China Escalates Stealth Flying‑wing Drone Testing
Massive Chinese Stealth Flying Wings Spotted Together At Secretive Drone Test Base Testing of China's very large flying-wing drones appears to be ramping up, along with one unmanned fighter-like design. Latest on 'Monster of Malan' and more: https://t.co/9CYsXtUVYI
Hooters Air’s Niche Dream Dies as Spirit Folds
Spirit Airlines is shutting down almost exactly 20 years after Hooters ended Hooters Air (Spirit was partially responsible for that too). Back in 2003, the chain spent $40m to launch Hooters Air with 7 Boeing planes (tagline was “Fly a mile...
Hormuz Closure Threatens Solar Aluminium Supply Chain
How the closure of the Strait of Hormuz affects solar aluminium sourcing #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/NvUU88jGsi
Global Gas Shock Marks Turning Point for EV Adoption
Around the World, High Gas Prices Create "Hinge Moment" for EVs Energy economist Chris Bataille thinks the Iran War/global energy shock is the death knell for gas-powered cars. https://youtu.be/OYirvKvniRo
Exploring Waymo’s Growth and AI Philosophy with Sequoia
Loved joining the founder community at @Sequoia AI Ascent to discuss @Waymo’s growth, AI philosophy, and what comes next. Massive thanks to @Konstantine for the great discussion.
Qatar's New AF One Aircraft Set for Summer Delivery
Just in: AF says new Qatari-`Bridge' AF One ready for delivery this summer: ``The aircraft is on schedule to roll out in a new red, white and blue livery this summer,'' service says; L3 Harris disclosed as contractor modifying it.
Canada’s 400km Ice Highway Crumbled After Six Weeks
Canada built a 400km highway out of frozen water and it only last 6 weeks. Want to see it for yourself? Full video drops on YouTube tomorrow at 7AM CST. https://t.co/NcdYPfsrPm https://t.co/BRUlY9UgNa
China's 19 MWh Electric Cargo Ship Completes Trials
A Chinese electric cargo ship with 19 megawatt hours of batteries is completing trials, combining large-scale energy storage and automation. https://t.co/XVKa5z9NcZ
Uber's Robotaxi Gap Risks Falling Behind Waymo
Let's talk about $UBER because it's been on my mind alot recently... I'm assuming others are also debating these questions in their spare time 😏 Last weekend I took a Waymo and it was a wonderful experience so it's fair to...
Tesla Earns $573M Selling Parts to SpaceX, xAI
Yes, did you expect them to buy inferior products from competitors? If SpaceX needs vehicles or battery packs... who did you think they were going to buy them from?
Intoxicated Hazardous Chemical Transport Endangers Lives, Environment
“The defendant chose to transport a hazardous chemical while intoxicated, and that reckless decision didn’t just break the law — it put lives at risk and scarred this community’s environment,” said United States Attorney Moore Capito" https://t.co/QAvpOhilBH
Tesla's Safety Prompts Can Thwart Simple Cruise Control
Well, that was annoying. We are on a road trip, and my spouse wanted to drive my Tesla for a while. She rarely drives it. She kept trying to start cruise control, but it nagged her to keep her hands...
Spirit's Potential Collapse Marks First US Airline Failure Since 2006
We don't know for sure if today is the last day for Spirit Airlines, but If it feels like it's been a long time since the U.S. lost an airline this way, it's because it has. The last major airline...
United Readies Aid for Spirit Customers if Airline Collapses
CHICAGO, May 1 (Reuters) - United Airlines said on Friday it was preparing to support Spirit Airlines customers and employees in case the bankrupt carrier shuts down its operations.
Hormuz Shock Hits Energy First, Then Supply Chain
Hormuz disruption hit energy first - then freight, packaging & fertilizer. Energy-intensive categories feel it early. Do you know your first pressure points? LMA can help. #SupplyChain #FoodAndBeverage #Logistics #RiskManagement #SIOP https://t.co/fwHLf1xAdQ
American Airlines Caps Fares to Aid Stranded Spirit Travelers
.@AmericanAir on possible @SpiritAirlines shutdown: "The American Airlines team is prepared to do all it can to support Spirit Airlines customers and team members. To help customers whose travel may be disrupted, we immediately implemented fare caps on Main Cabin tickets for Spirit routes where we also offer nonstop service and will continue to support as many customers as possible."
Capitalism's Cycle: Failures Thrive Without Bailouts
It's sad but ok when a business fails—and it's good that POTUS didn't go through with a bailout. Capitalism garbage collects the losers and redirects resources to the winners. Spirit airplanes will be reborn before too long in someone else's...
Delta Jet Fire Injures Passenger; Lawsuit Follows
Delta Jet Caught Fire After Landing In Seattle — Passenger Injured On Evacuation Slide Now Sues - View from the Wing https://t.co/lVnb6vnWcq
Spirit Airlines' Clever Strategy Earns Crucial Point
Get smart on how Spirit Airlines got this point. A must read from @theaircurrent. https://t.co/bf8E8VchqB
Abolish the Loaded Terms “Choice Rider” And “Captive Rider”
Does anyone you know talk about public transit using the terms "choice rider" and "captive rider"? If so, point them here: https://humantransit.org/2026/05/words-to-abolish-choice-rider-captive-rider.html
Spirit Airlines May Shut Down: Ticket Holders' Next Steps
Spirit Airlines Is Preparing to Cease Operations: What to Expect and What to Do if You Have a Ticket https://t.co/sHCW8OdqGQ
Fatal Crash Drivers Keep Racking up Tickets Afterward
My paper showed how persistently bad these drivers are: 39 vehicles involved in just one year's fatal crashes went on to accumulate another 123 red- and speed-camera tickets AFTER their fatal crash. https://t.co/lndQHwYbi4 https://t.co/7cN7CnIQHA
Spirit Airlines Faces Shutdown, Thousands of Jobs at Risk
Say goodbye to Spirit Airlines... the low cost carrier could shut down any day. Thousands of jobs at risk. Hoping other airlines absorb the crews and staff. Tough end for an airline that made flying affordable for so many.
China's Auto Subsidies Outpace US Tariffs on EU Cars
Neither the wolf nor the shepherd are friends to the sheep. PRC subsidies and vertical integrated auto companies are conquering the world (outside the US and Canada). US just hiked tariffs on EU light vehicles to 25%, up from...
Spirit Faces Shutdown After Judge Blocks JetBlue Deal
Inspired: U.S. District Judge William Young famously wrote "To those dedicated customers of Spirit, this one's for you" in his January 2024 ruling blocking JetBlue’s $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines. Now Spirit is preparing to cease operations.
Spirit Airlines Faces Tonight Shutdown Over Failed Bailout Talks
Spirit Airlines Could Stop Flying Tonight As Government Bailout Talks Fail - View from the Wing https://t.co/J9GAG2Mv1j
Car's Eye Sensor Falsely Flags Closed Eyes, User Annoyed
my car just warned me that my eyes were closed when they weren’t so now i’m a little offended but whatever
Logistics Strain Evident as UGVs Crushed Near Kostyantynivka
Video of destroyed UGVs on the road to Kostyantynivka, demonstrating how difficult it is to maintain logistics for Ukrainian units holding the city. https://t.co/F0WuHqrFV3 https://t.co/x2BMMzZEAm https://t.co/jVXVPphPJg
Bunker Fuel Term Stems From Ship Storage, Not Politics
This is fantastic @SteveHiltonx. It is absolutely insane that Gavin shut down refineries and made California dependent on Iraqi oil. BUT please do not fall into the liberal “Bunker fuel is nasty” talking point. Historically, sailors slept in bunks and kept their belongings...
Android Auto's Car Widgets Near Launch with New Weather Icons
Android Auto home screen widgets look nearly ready to launch It was codenamed "Earth" and finally the feature is called "Car Widgets", new weather icons are coming too. ✅ Details - https://t.co/w82cDCuZcr https://t.co/4an7B7Eyeb
Deciding Between In‑House Warehouse and 3PL? Here’s the Answer
If you want to know if you should run your own warehouse or outsource to a 3PL, this is the answer. 100% correct, no notes
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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 1, 2026) - https://t.co/TFQAN6nHLt @amazon @cvspharmacy @Target #Infios #robots #AgenticAI #robots #supplychain #logistics #transportation #trucking #tariffs @MagayaSoftware
Biking Saves Money—Fiscal Conservatives Misread the Math
“If you care about the bottom line, budgets & taxes, then you should care about urban biking, because it’s a money saver. It’s ironic when so-called fiscal conservatives attack biking, when their efforts just show a lack of understanding of...
Lost Cheap Flights, Still No High‑speed Rail
Every time I advocated for high-speed rail, someone would inevitably reply with a screenshot of a $60 Spirit flight to prove rail was unnecessary. Now, Spirit is gone and the rail still doesn't exist. We’ve officially inherited the worst of...
Two Puppy Delivery Drivers Killed in Nebraska Crash
“Lynn and Bob Phelps from. "No Stress Express Transportation", were in a tragic car accident around 4:00 this morning in Nebraska. They were delivering puppies at the time. They were killed due to a head-on collision with a tractor trailer truck.” Heartbreaking
2026 Airport Travelers Still Forced Into Helmets, Masks
Passengers Still Wear Helmets And Masks At Airports In 2026 — Suddenly ‘Freedom’ Has Limits - View from the Wing https://t.co/F36FZposOo