Navy's Carrier Fleet Stumbles: Fires, Extensions, Delays
Navy Juggles Its Aircraft Carrier Plans To Stay Afloat One carrier was already tired before it had a fire, another saw its service life extended for the second time, while the delivery of a third is delayed. https://t.co/0wcOTKMdzP
New 2027 Kia Telluride Shines Amid
To The Cosmos and Beyond This week, Sam is a bit under the weather, but he talks about driving the Mazda CX-30 S Aire Edition while Nicole had the Toyota Tundra Platinum Off-Road and Robbie got to try out the Everrati...
Sky‑high Fuel Prices Slow Singapore Traffic, Curb Overtaking
I like how cars are going slow at traffic lights and on the roads now because of sky high petrol price in Singapore. Much lesser drivers zooming past and over taking me the last few days. I was puzzled when no...
E-2D Hawkeye Deploys to Counter Iranian Drone Threats
Navy E-2D Hawkeye Radar Planes Appear To Be Rushing To The Middle East The E-2D is America's most capable platform for spotting drones and other low-flying Iranian threats that are wreaking havoc on Gulf Arab States. https://t.co/0X8hOJvdao
MDW Gate Chaos Amplifies Delays, Frustrating Travelers
These concourse-end gate horseshoe clusterf*cks at MDW are quite annoying, especially when everything is delayed.
New Airship Generation Revives Lighter‑Than‑Air Aviation
"There is a real sense of optimism that... a new generation of airships will return lighter-than-air flight to the heart of the wider aviation industry" #avgeek #aviation https://t.co/1KHaTWqAbF https://t.co/3dmKYCQIjJ
Russian Shadow Fleet Set to Vanish, Shipping Shortage Looms
There's a good chance that the entire Russian shadow fleet could be dismantled within months. Beyond the impacts on Russian, Iranian, and other oil supplies, global shipping could be shifting towards a shortage as the vessels are retired. #crude #crudeoil #geopolitics...
AAdvantage Upgrade-Now Promotion: Worth the Immediate Confirmation?
American AAdvantage has a rare and potentially lucrative promotion for those with systemwide upgrades, whereby upgrades can be confirmed at the time of booking. Is it worth it? https://t.co/A2jZxsG0Vz
Houston‑Austin Bus: Expect Endless Delays, Plan Ahead
How awful would a bus from Houston to Austin be? Scheming after annoying close-call delays in my last trip.
American Airlines Improves but Still Hides Delay Reasons
@americanair finally fixed one of the most annoying parts of flying, but only halfway… It’s a good start, but American should let everyone see delay and cancellation reasons. Right now, the only “hack” is to enroll in text alerts for every flight...
JetBlue Expands Domestic First Class to 12‑16 Seats per Plane
In the coming months, JetBlue will be rolling out its new domestic first class product. The airline will be making this cabin even bigger than initially planned, with 12-16 of these seats per plane. https://t.co/8xA2mFoSUh
American Airlines Offers Widespread Business Upgrades—Book by Wednesday
American Is Confirming Business Class Upgrades On Almost Every Flight — Must Book By Wednesday Night - View from the Wing https://t.co/s9CrXu07xk
East-West Line Underdelivers; Fujairah Adds Almost Nothing
2 main re-routing avenues available to Gulf oil producers are: 1. Saudi East-West line 2. UAE's pipe to Fujairah As of yet, we're seeing ~half of what we hope will be the 4-5 MMbpd of East-West flow. And virtually nothing extra from Fujairah. Theoretical vs...
Even with 55% TSA Strikes, 7 Security HacksEven with 55% TSA Strikes, 7 Security Hacks
Up To 55% Of TSA Screeners Are Calling Out — Here’s 7 Ways To Still Get Through Airport Security - View from the Wing https://t.co/gmCiMiwTTo
Detailed Insights Shared In
As I laid out with great detail in my hour and a half long video last night….
Georgia Leaders Ignore Traffic, Should Fund MARTA
Downtown Atlanta's afternoon commute. Many Georgia leaders drive through this, to and from the Capitol. Is their bias against public transit (and cities) so harsh that they never think: "man, this stinks; maybe we should start providing state funds to MARTA"...
US May Abandon Hormuz, Destroy Iran’s Oil Infrastructure
Here is what I think will happen if USA can't keep strait of Hormuz open - I do think that USA will have a very low threshold for pain in the Gulf because Trump is elected on avoiding 'forever wars'....
US Merchant Marine Reserve Fleet Essential for Large-Scale Invasion
There can be boots on the ground without ships but a large scale land invasion would absolutely require the US Merchant Marine ready reserve fleet These ships are too big to hide. @mercoglianos is watching them closely. Follow him & hit...
Airlines Face $400M March Fuel Surge, Higher Fares
"Global airlines sounded the alarm ... over soaring jet fuel prices triggered by the US-Israeli war against Iran, warning of hundreds of millions of extra costs, higher fares and cuts to some routes." Delta fuel costs up by $400mn for March...
No EV Alternative Exists for Jet Fuel, Say Refiners
Gonna say it again: there is no EV equivalent for jet fuel... #Refiners $VLO $PBF https://t.co/5A8N3DTrOh
Closing Hormuz Guarantees Outcome; Only Duration Matters
Keep Hormuz closed long enough and it is a mathematical and logistical certainty. The only debate is "How long is 'long enough' to make that happen?"
World's Ugliest Airplane Flies First, Kawasaki EC-2 Stands Out
The World’s Ugliest Airplane Just Flew For The First Time In a world of increasingly homogeneous- looking military aircraft designs, the platypus-like Kawasaki EC-2 is a radical outlier. https://t.co/m5g28IKfLn
Dalilah’s Law Set to Pass, Avoids Controversial Add‑Ons
Dalilah’s law is up for committee hearing tomorrow. In its current form, it should pass. There has been some temptation to expand the law to include some issues that many drivers would revolt over: such as tracking chips in trucks and...
Reliable Iran War Sources Still Hold Up After Two Weeks
My list of accounts to follow for quality information about the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz holds up two weeks later… 👇👇
No Booze in Your Truck or Parking Lot
I don’t think you’re supposed to have alcohol in your truck or get drunk in the Flying J parking lot, brother https://t.co/G4kI1cQ7oI
LA Rebounds as Post‑CNY Port Volumes Surge
LA is coming back strong from weak conditions earlier this year. As port volumes return from Chinese New Year, we could see a resurgence of momentum.
Nissan's Self-Driving Shows Remarkable
On Yokohama🇯🇵 streets... The behaviour that most impressed me about @Nissan's selfdriving tech is 👇🏽 https://t.co/tGMsVqllhO
Fuel Shock From Regional War Forces SAS Flight Cancellations
A regional conflict with a global impact. Scandinavian Airlines has been forced to make multiple of short-term flight cancellations, including domestic flights within Norway, as “the entire European aviation system is now feeling the pressure from a sudden fuel shock”
Fewer Cylinders, yet Worse Fuel Economy than A
Two cylinders less. Worse consumption than the Bavarian V8. Heeh. Huku ni wapi bana 😥 https://t.co/xBuivgMDSh
Iran Keeps Shipping Oil, China Still Receives It
PHOTO(S) OF THE DAY: China is still getting (some of) its oil — and Iran its getting (some of) its money. Three weeks into the war, Iran continues loading oil supertankers from Kharg Island. (No damage visible at this resolution) Photo @CopernicusEU...
Nuvo AI Deploys Top AI Agents for $1T Freight Market
Nuvo AI just launched the most powerful system of AI agents for the $1T+ North America truckload freight market.
Rail Demand Remains Stable Amid Service Gains
Rail demand is muted but stable. On Talking Transports, I speak with @BNSFRailway CMO Tom Williams about service gains, rail vs truck dynamics, tariffs, the $UNP – $NSC merger — and Indiana football. 🎧 Listen - Episode 130 of Talking Transports: Apple:...
Delta's 20‑Minute Bag Guarantee Gets New Restriction
Delta has a great 20-minute bag guarantee, offering bonus miles if your checked bag doesn't arrive punctually. Unfortunately we've just seen a major new restriction added to this. https://t.co/Scn0aq3VzT
FAA Halts O'Hare Expansion, United Takes Biggest Hit
FAA Just Froze The O’Hare Arms Race — And United Is The Biggest Loser - View from the Wing https://t.co/tbGjmbHAQW
Rising Tanker Traffic Could Shrink Brent's War‑driven Risk Premium
Great piece by @MelissaLawford in @Telegraph on tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and what's going on in global markets. Brent is up 42% from before the war, a big risk premium. As oil tanker traffic picks up, this...
Two‑tier System Reshapes Oil Transport Through Hazardous Seas
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED, OR THE WATERS MORE MINED The emerging two-tier system for moving oil through dangerous waters https://t.co/tMC9TJnD8s https://t.co/toqDQepMPK
API Energy Leaders Featured in AMPP Pipeline Report
@APIenergy 's very own Allyson Cutright and Jeff Barron are published in the latest edition of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance's U.S. Pipeline Industry Report. https://t.co/NWJzGkTyTp https://t.co/dIbQDzX74t
Airship Revival: 21st‑Century Renaissance Takes Flight
A 21st century Renaissance in lighter-than-air vehicles? Mark Piesling examines progress in airships #avgeek https://t.co/UvkccWNHnw https://t.co/LIzyTaTGGt
Baltimore's Light Rail Replaced by Bus After 25‑Year Delay
After 25 years of planning, Baltimore will most likely get a bus instead of a light rail line that was already approved and shovel ready in 2015 because Governor Hogan cancelled the project to shift money to road projects. This...
EVTOL Preliminary Design and Validation Case Study Released
New on the @AeroSociety YouTube channel - #eVTOL Aircraft Preliminary Design & Validation – A Case Study #avgeek https://t.co/gZ2cUoDiih https://t.co/2eFUq9flrb
TSA Sickouts Surge as Unpaid Workers Amid Shutdown
With the current partial government shutdown, TSA officers aren't being paid. Nationwide, around 10% of TSA staff are calling in sick, with one airport seeing 55% call in sick. https://t.co/faBwEeMMah
Pakistan Faces LNG Shortage Within a Month
Pakistan’s LNG supply at risk of running out in less than a month 🇵🇰 🚢 Officials warn that there may not be enough gas to meet power needs after April 14 Pakistan imports 99% of its LNG from Qatar. But supplies...
Amazon Launches 1‑3‑hour Delivery, Fueling Ultrafast Shipping Trend
Amazon rolls out 1-hour, 3-hour delivery as ultrafast shipping trend grows in the U.S. https://t.co/EFa2clCW92
Inside JAL123: How Routine Turned Tragedy
Revisiting one of the most haunting aviation stories I’ve ever covered: Japan Airlines Flight 123 — the deadliest single-aircraft crash in history. Part 1 of my series with Lars Perkins explores how a routine flight became an unimaginable tragedy — and...
VinFast Resumes US EV Plant, Scaled‑down Amid Growing Losses
"VinFast to Resume US EV Plant Construction as Loss Widens" https://t.co/iDt2io8Uw2 "The US factory’s scale is likely to be much smaller than first envisaged." 🤔🤔 https://t.co/mHd22RogbL
Sweden Seizes First Shadow Fleet Vessel, Signaling Global Crackdown
Sweden has seized its first shadow fleet vessel. They even went after a bulk carrier rather than a tanker. As more countries join in on the crackdown on Russia's shadow fleet, the dominoes are beginning to fall. Full Newsletter: https://t.co/pUmv12pCMy
Iran's VIP Checkpoint Makes Hormuz Transit Politically Controlled
So Iran has basically set up VIP access (or a separate customs checkpoint, if you prefer) for friendly vessels, per JPM “In practice, this creates a system in which the Strait is not formally closed, yet transit increasingly depends on political...
British Airways Revives Melbourne Service After 20 Years
After roughly 20 years, British Airways will be returning to Melbourne, Australia, thanks to a new fifth freedom Dreamliner route. https://t.co/LHsAw9hksw
Nissan’s Seamless Autonomous Ride Shows User‑Centric Design
📍@NissanMotor Global HQ, Yokohama🇯🇵 Privileged to have had an exclusive demonstration of @Nissan's in-house #selfdriving vehicle technology & their mobility service in Yokohama. Got the full experience of booking through Nissan's Easy Ride App, Pick-Up and Drop-Off (PUDO), including a visit to...
Weather Drove Horse‑bus Profits via Feed Costs
Britain's weather was the biggest single influence on prices and profitability for London's early horse-drawn buses because animal feed was their largest operating expense. Bad weather = bad harvest = expensive feed = low profits or losses https://t.co/SusLRj0nta