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Createsend
3 days ago
Right-wing politics

Logistics Report: Baltimore Port Sets Reopening Plan; China's Export Flows are Shifting

Diverse news across the transportation industry, including unemployment trends, aviation funding, global car sales, port improvements, shipyard activity, trucking adjustments, autonomous trucks, and logistics acquisitions. [ more ]
subscriber.politicopro.com
1 week ago
Science

Hydrogen-Powered Airplanes Face 5 Big Challenges

Using hydrogen for aviation faces challenges, as sourcing clean hydrogen is difficult, and it could reduce aircraft range due to lower energy density than kerosene. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 weeks ago
Boston

Twenty climate activists arrested for blocking planes at Hanscom Field in Bedford

Extinction Rebellion Boston protested private jet hangar expansion at Hanscom Field, leading to arrests and temporary airport closure. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay food

SFO demands different route for new Oakland International Airport name

The proposal to rename Oakland International Airport with San Francisco in its name has caused conflict with San Francisco International Airport.
The Port of Oakland aims to boost geographic awareness with the new name, but SFO officials are concerned about customer confusion. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

Two major London airports could scrap the 100ml liquids rule this summer

Heathrow aims to have new high-tech security scanners installed this summer, potentially allowing for liquids over 100ml.
Luton also plans to implement the new scanners by June, in alignment with government guidance. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London world's worst city for air pollution from aviation, study finds

London is the worst city for air pollution from aviation, emitting the equivalent of 3.23 million cars worth of emissions.
Dubai was identified as the most polluting airport globally, responsible for 20.1 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. [ more ]
SFGATE
3 months ago
SF real estate

$18.5M Mansion With Fighter-Jet Vibes Soars Onto the Market Near Las Vegas

An $18.5 million mansion in Las Vegas resembles a plane and offers panoramic views of the city.
The home features a wide-open design that blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

2 JetBlue Planes Collide on Tarmac at Boston's Logan Airport

Two JetBlue planes collided on the tarmac at Boston Logan International Airport, causing damage but no injuries.
The collision occurred between two planes on separate de-icing pads.
JetBlue is investigating the incident to determine the cause. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Half Moon Bay plane crash: Coroner confirms pilot's body was recovered

The body of the pilot from a plane crash that killed two Bay Area couples has been recovered and identified.
The remains of one of the passengers have not been found. [ more ]
Theregister
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Data in apps used for aircraft safety remotely tampered with

Criminals could remotely manipulate the data in apps used by airplane pilots, potentially impacting the safety of takeoffs and landings.
The vulnerability was found in the Flysmart+ Manager app used by Airbus pilots, which had disabled app transport security (ATS), making it susceptible to interception and decryption of sensitive information. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
3 months ago
Miami

Boeing cargo plane with flames shooting off wing returns to Miami after takeoff. FAA report indicates 'softball size hole' above engine

An Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 cargo plane made an emergency return to Miami after an engine failure.
Videos show flames shooting out of the plane, which landed safely about an hour after takeoff. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
Canada news

Air Canada Passenger Falls Out of Airplane After Opening Cabin Door

An Air Canada passenger opened an aircraft door and fell to the ground, resulting in injuries.
The incident caused a nearly six-hour delay for the flight. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Mental health

Pilots say they're afraid to seek mental health care. The FAA says it's listening

Pilots have been reluctant to seek mental health care due to fear of losing their licenses.
Federal regulators are being urged to reform rules that discourage pilots from seeking treatment. [ more ]
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