Pilots’ union claims it is not the weather. After the severe winter storm brought much of the nation’s air travel to a halt, most airlines are running closer…
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Volume of Flight Cancellations Concerns DOT
More than 2,800 flights were canceled Tuesday by Southwest Airlines. The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that officials will look into the high number of flight cancellations.…
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DOT Opens Applications for RAISE Program Grants
Transportation secretary announces equity-improving infrastructure projects eligible for funding. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened applications for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure…
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U.S. Safety Officials to Review Hawaiian Airlines Flight
Extreme turbulence injured 36 people, and 20 were hospitalized. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced that they would be investigating an incident of extreme turbulence on a…
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Transportation Loans Repair Minnesota Rural Highways
Rural Projects Initiative funds projects set to be completed by 2024. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that they have approved a loan for the reconstruction of Minnesota’s…
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DOT Announces Funding for Intercity Rail Modernization
Notice of Funding Opportunity opens Partnership Grant Program. The Department of Transportation published a Notice of Funding Opportunity this week worth almost $2.3 billion for the modernization of…
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3rd Quarter Air Travel Report Released
Air travel service complaints are still above pre-pandemic levels. The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released its Air Travel Consumer Report, documenting airline operational data for September and…
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Memphis Cargo Hub Improved by De-Icing Pads
New 3.3 million square foot pads critical for FedEx holiday freight transport. The Department of Transportation announced that the Memphis International Airport has completed its new 3.3 million…
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Congress Urged to Avert Rail Strike
President Biden adds his call for Congress to intervene after 400 organizations sent a letter. The railroad labor negotiation standoff that began in August has had its agreement…
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New Superintendent Appointed to Merchant Marine Academy
Rear Admiral Nunan brings three decades of Coast Guard experience to leadership. Rear Admiral Joanna Nunan has been selected by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Maritime Administration…
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