Brand Overhaul Triggers User PTSD Over Poor UI
I admit I have PTSD from Microsoft simply ruining Wunderlist (remarkably so, with a minimum number of high impact changes) ... but I'm feeling that way all over again with @blacklane. Branding's changed. Rides are now journeys. The UI is different, not better -- just different. The web interface flat out doesn't work for changing a ride, I mean a journey. (Though the mobile one does.) Why would I want a newsfeed? The only "offer" is 20% for rides in Dubai and Abu Dhabi -- currently a war zone -- so no thanks.
Empower: Cheaper Rides, but Questionable Quality and Legality
There’s a new cheaper rideshare app called Empower that’s 25% cheaper than UberX or Lyft. BUT: 👴 Some cars are really old ❌ It’s supposedly operating illegally in DC (but working fine in other cities, including NYC, Miami, Dallas, and Houston) ⏱️ The...
India Expands Rail, but High Fares Curb Ridership
#India should be commended 4 the investments in expanding its train network—unlike most govts. in Sub-saharan African countries. But if commuters nos. are low due to unaffordable ticket prices, then there’s more work to do. Via @Nik_Inamdar @BBC https://t.co/Hzmv0R9pKy
El Salvador Launches World's Largest Dual‑type Aircraft Hangar
El Salvador just opened the biggest airplane maintenance hangar in the world.. They cut the ribbon on Hangar 7 at AEROMAN last week. Now the place has 65 lines and can work on both narrowbodies like A320s and proper widebodies...
Containerized Weapons Become Cornerstone of the Golden Fleet
CNO Daryl Caudle says containerized weapon systems will play a key role in the Golden Fleet. “If it fits in a shipping container, I want it” https://t.co/BF0x8gmvTB
JetBlue Retracts Ticket Price Claim After Lawmakers React
New: @JetBlue says post on ticket prices was in error (This post caught attention of @RubenGallego and other lawmakers) https://t.co/l9SNHHUopp
Iranian Ship Seized, Linked to China‑Frequented Fleet
Seized Iranian-Flagged Ship Was Part of Fleet That Frequented China—MV Touska is controlled by sanctioned Iranian company accused of transporting items for potential military use @austinramzy https://t.co/dNGUknky0h https://t.co/dNGUknky0h
Ford Announces Budget EV to Compete with Tesla
Ford CEO confirms affordable EV to rival Tesla Model Y and Model 3 Read on EVwire: https://t.co/FugjL3OJuU https://t.co/ygQgcEpz2T
Iraq’s SOMO Secures Modest Oil Trucking Contracts
Iraq trucking oil to market. "SOMO awarded contracts to supply about 650,000 metric tons of fuel oil per month from April to June to be trucked overland via Syria." Still modest flows, though—that's only ~150-160 kbpd vs ~3,600 kbpd of pre-war Gulf...
Southwest Sells “Window” Seats that Have No Windows
Southwest Is Now Charging For Window Seats That Don’t Have Windows - View from the Wing https://t.co/9X0pmiwzdU
Boeing Exec Discusses Supply Chain, AI, Future Pilot Training
Great to catch up today with @Boeing Global Services Chief (and proud @Aerosociety Fellow) Chris Raymond to talk everythibg fron supply chain crunches, navigating AI hype and next gen pilot training. #avgeek https://t.co/rcOrsIXkz2
IEA and Nigeria Strengthen Ties Amid Global Energy Crisis
Excellent meeting with Nigerian Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo We discussed the international energy crisis & I thanked him for Nigeria's exports of jet fuel to markets facing difficult times & efforts to supply more. We also agreed to take a new step...
Southbound I‑75 Blocked Near Bradenton After Multi‑Vehicle Crash
May be slow going through Manatee County “Southbound lanes of I-75 are currently blocked south of State Road 64 in Bradenton following a multi-vehicle accident” https://t.co/OCpxyVvWZX
Space Logistics Is the Next Transport Revolution
Railroads unlocked industrial distribution. Container shipping made global manufacturing viable. Air freight created time-sensitive commerce. Each breakthrough seemed radical, until it didn't. Space-based logistics is next. Here's what it means for you 👇 https://t.co/ejFo8Iq8n9
Unflappable Passenger Hands Falling Window to Crew
Mid-flight the passenger window frame fell straight onto his lap. This guy? Didn’t even flinch. Handed it over to the crew and continued relaxing. Peak chill energy. It’s just a decorated panel.
US Industrial Surge Reshapes Freight Market Beyond Retail Imports
This is a very different freight market, unlike any that we have ever tracked. The center of the country, led by industrials, are the drivers are freight - not imports for retailers. American industrials are ramping, driven by a mix of...
Navy Admiral Announces F/A-XX Fighter Selection by August
CNO gave us an answer to our question this AM: F/A-XX Stealth Fighter Selection To Finally Come By August: Navy’s Top Admiral After being stalled in procurement purgatory, the Navy is set to move forward with its carrier-based 6th generation fighter. https://t.co/RiYA3Valtp
Arctic Priorities Shift From Rescue to Security, Sovereignty
“Until recently our focus in the Arctic has been on Search And Rescue and pollution response. Now the conversations are about security and sovereignty.” VADM Nathan Moore, USCG, Deputy Commandant. https://t.co/cEvUC7yscN
Tesla FSD Guides Cyclist Across Busy Palm Springs Road
Coming up to a CV/Link crossing in Palm Springs (a 52-mile multi-purpose trail along the Whitewater River to Coachella) with a blinking light signifying they wanted to cross this relatively busy road. Tesla's FSD recognizes it, and lets the biker...
Breakfast with a View and Virgin Voyages Room Service
breakfast with a view 🥹 also the fact they have room service on @virginvoyages >>>>
RECARO Unveils AI Voice-Controlled Lie‑Flat Seat
RECARO Aircraft Seating is so confident in its new 'AI-powered seat control by voice' feature for lie-flats that it allowed journalists to test it at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. VIDEO: RECARO reveals AI-powered seat control for R7 premium seat https://t.co/UZtj6Oe8vG https://t.co/AnG87SxjUu
Hormuz Strait Unreliable, Threatening 20% Global LNG Supply
IEA'S BIROL: HORMUZ STRAIT LOST ITS STATUS AS RELIABLE About 20% of global LNG supply is locked behind the strait
Peach Aviation Shows Airlines Can Eliminate Fuel Surcharges
Airlines are now emailing passengers to alert them that they won't be charging fuel surcharge fees. But, if Peach Aviation, a low cost Asian carrier, can figure out how not to charge customers for fuel surcharges, surely other airlines can...
Faulty Leak Test Grounds the Plane
Not how to test for leaks in gear or nose steering. This plane ended up grounded. https://t.co/0yr9NKzjvY
TSA Pushes Bill to Privatize Small Airports
Last week, @TSA told Congress it is working on a legislative proposal to require privatization of smaller airports https://t.co/3oJL1Jur2V
New WA Iron Ore Reclaimer Streamlines Loading Operations
Onboard an iron ore reclaimer in Western Australia. These machines blend ore while loading train cars and ships from stockpiles. An absolute thing of beauty. https://t.co/EWwAAzhsTt
Delta Boarding Muzak Annoys Passengers, Calls for Silence
MyPOV : the worst part of a @delta flight is the annoying Muzak they play during boarding. Awful #CX. Just turn off the music and minimize announcement d #RoadWarriors https://t.co/MIuGkJVBaw
Iran Conflict Threatens Airline Jet Fuel Supply
Re-up! #Airlines & the Iran conflict - a perfect storm as carriers face jet fuel squeeze? #avgeek #airlines #StraitofHormuz #Iran #oil https://t.co/VocDTjCLlD https://t.co/wd3hlohdlT
Misinformation Spreads: False Jet Fuel Shortage Claims
Every day I’m hearing brand new sentences like “Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left”
Closed Strait Triggers Global Supply Shortages and Food Price Surge
The economic impact of a closed Strait increases. Time delay. Supply shortages. Prices. Helium? Sulfur? Fertilizer—as planting season begins? Then it will be food scarcity and prices. More.
High Jet Fuel Costs Could Lower Future Ticket Prices
Lol: Sean Duffy Says High Jet Fuel Prices Will Make Tickets Cheaper In Long Run https://t.co/VIrGBQhFqq
Jobs Lag Demand; Firms Prioritize Automation Before Hiring
Jobs are much slower to come online than demand - it’s a lagging indicator. Supply chains move first. Jobs will increase once the suppliers have confidence in a sustained recovery. Manufacturing has been obliterated for so long that employers are slow...
Flatbed Rejections Hit Record 56% Amid Tight Capacity
Flatbed rejections hit the highest levels ever recorded at 56%. As the industrials strengthen, demand for flatbed capacity is going to increase. Unfortunately, the flatbed industry has zero slack. https://t.co/Sc233rJkrV
Singapore Jet Fuel Doubles, Squeezing Un‑hedged Airlines
SINGAPORE jet fuel prices have doubled to an average around $166 per barrel so far in April compared with $82 in January. Fuel is one of the three largest costs for passenger airlines (together with crew labour and capital) so...
FSD % Bug Miscounts Miles Since European Rollout
Looks like there is a bug affecting the FSD % in Netherlands @tvanschadewijk says he has been using FSD the entire time since he got the update, but when he installed it it said 1,000 miles driven since 14.2 FSD Europe...
Billions on Roads, yet Traffic Remains Stagnant
BBC's headline if it weren't stupidly biased: The government spent 6 billion pounds on upgrading roads. But where are the cars? https://t.co/yfFl9HEzpJ
Self‑driving Cars Now Infer Intent, Not Just Objects
A Xiaomi car reportedly flagged a nearby Range Rover as likely undercover police. And that is a much bigger signal than it sounds. What interests me is not whether it got this one case perfectly right. It is what this points to. Cars are...
Zwolle's BYD Buses Power Up at Train Station
Good morning from Zwolle where the BYD buses are charging up at the train station !⚡️⚡️🌶️🌶️🍿🍿 #alwaysbecharging 🇳🇱 https://t.co/apQCjL8j3E
London Underground Strike Sparks Travel Chaos, Alternatives Needed
We were planning to go to London on the 23rd, but the "Underground Strike" is happening. Will that be utter chaos? How do people cope with it? Or is it just not worth trying to navigate? I was hoping to...
Suzuki Debuts First Indian Electric SUV Amid Supply Constraints
Suzuki launched its first electric SUV in India, highlighting both EV ambition and supply chain constraints. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/suzuki-e-vitara-electric-suv-launch.html
China's EV and Hybrid Trucks Surpass Diesel Sales
In China battery electric trucks and hybrid trucks now outsell diesel trucks for the first time. https://t.co/iprDfUBNG9
AI Optimizes Global Logistics, Transforming Transport Routes
AI is revolutionizing transportation and route management. For global logistics by sea or air, AI optimizes asset use and the entire supply chain, making movements more efficient. #Logistics #AI #SupplyChain https://t.co/vdWxwigCip
Unverified Hormuz Crossing: UAE Oil Tanker Likely Loaded Elsewhere
A Suezmax tanker loaded with 1 mb of UAE oil is heading to Korea. Korean media & others say it crossed the Hormuz Strait — but there's NO evidence-- yet. It probably loaded at Fujairah or through STS transfer. Map...
Doubting a Quick Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Is it time to abandon hope the Strait of Hormuz will open soon? https://t.co/5BRLiEg2Tm @ClydeCommods
Australian EVs Cut Weekly Petrol Use by 13 Million Litres
Fact check: Bowen says EVs save Aus ~15M litres of petrol/week As at Mar2026, Aus fleet: 389,431 BEVS + 125,399 PHEVs = 514,830 Av Aus annual mileage 12100km at 11.1L/100km =1343L fuel🤔 Aus growing fleet of EVs now save Aus 13.3ML/week🤓 Accurate 😎 https://t.co/nAFztCHS6B
Zoox Cars Built by Bolting Wheels Onto a Meeting Booth
Fun fact: Zoox cars were assembled by bolting four wheels and some sensors to a meeting booth
Portable MSI EZgo Charger Delivers Reliable On‑the‑Go Power
Got an EV and dreamed of having a smart charger at your home or office? How about one for while you're on the road? The @MSIusa EZgo Portable J1772/NACS EV Charger neatly fits the bill, as I ascertained when I...
Cities Must Reduce Car Dependence Despite Growing Pains
Exactly. Growing cities need to become less reliant on personal cars. There will be growing pains, no doubt.
MARTA’s New Bus Combo Delivers On‑Time Access to Beltline
Our trip on the new MARTA bus system today: a combo of the 7 and 22 buses to get to the Glenwood Park neighborhood and the newly opened section of the Beltline path that's immediately south of it. Both buses...
Three LNG Shipments Stalled, Pakistan Faces Heat‑driven Blackouts
There are at least *three LNG shipments* stuck in the Persian Gulf that are supposed to go to Pakistan, according to ship-tracking data 🇵🇰🚢 Pakistan hasn't received an LNG shipment in over a month due to the Hormuz closure. That risks...