Tag: Transportation

Airspace closures on 14 th April throughout the Middle East ground, divert flights as Iran launches drone attack on Israel

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Airspace closures in the Middle East on April 14th, 2024, disrupted flight operations as Iran launched drone strikes towards Israel. Multiple airlines, including United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Emirates, Air France, British Airways, and Lufthansa, responded by canceling or diverting flights to ensure passenger safety. The closures and flight disruptions underscored the tense situation in the region and the impact on air travel. [ad_1] Flightradar24 over the Middle East on April 14th, 2024 after Iran launched drone strikes towards Israel. Source: Flightradar24 Airspace closures through the Middle East grounded and…

Why Hawaii is becoming a leader in U.S. EV adoption

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[ad_1] Customers admire a Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle at a Tesla store in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Alex Tai | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images U.S. consumers have been making the move to all-electric vehicles more slowly than many expected — but a growing leader in EV adoption is Hawaii. The tropical island state this year ranks fifth in overall EV adoption at 11.9% of new retail vehicles sold through February, according to J.D. Power. Hawaii also ranks third – behind only California (46.1) and Washington (37) – in…

Pittsburgh Shuts Bridge as Barges Break Loose on Ohio River

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[ad_1] The authorities in Pittsburgh closed McKees Rocks Bridge as a precaution after several barges broke loose on the Ohio River late Friday. There is a risk that the barges could come into contact with the “substructure” of the bridge, the McKees Rocks Police Department said in a statement early Saturday confirming the closure. The department said it closed the bridge because it was “not willing to take the risk.” The bridge opened in 1931 and stretches more than a mile across the Ohio River. As part of the Blue…

Spirit Airlines will defer Airbus orders, furlough 260 pilots in race to shore up liquidity

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[ad_1] A Spirit Airlines aircraft undergoes operations in preparation for departure at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on February 12, 2024 in Austin, Texas.  Brandon Bell | Getty Images Spirit Airlines said Monday that it will defer deliveries of new Airbus planes and furlough about 260 pilots as it tries to boost liquidity. “Of course, these steps aren’t ones we want to take but they’re necessary to ensure a strong and profitable future for Spirit,” CEO Ted Christie said in a note to staff Monday. Spirit said it will defer all…

Boeing engine part fell off during Southwest flight takeoff, FAA says

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[ad_1] A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 arrives at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on January 20, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Kevin Carter | Getty Images A Southwest Airlines flight returned to Denver International Airport Sunday morning after a Boeing engine cowling fell off the plane and struck a wing flap during takeoff, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The Boeing 737-800 plane was on its way to Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport. Southwest said customers on the flight transferred to a different aircraft and were scheduled to arrive at…

Boeing CEO Calhoun took home $5 million last year, compensation package hit by Max crisis

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[ad_1] Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., before meeting with a group of senators on Jan. 24, 2024. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images Outgoing Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun’s take-home pay fell to $5 million last year after declining a bonus, compared with $7 million in 2022, and his latest compensation package is taking a hit from the prolonged safety crisis surrounding the company’s best-selling jetliner, the 737 Max. Calhoun’s total compensation last year rose 45% to $32.8 million, up from $22.6…

Nightmare: Baltimore Bridge Collapse Sparks Desperate Search for 6 Victims

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[ad_1] A major Baltimore bridge collapsed early Tuesday after it was hit by a large container ship. Six people were missing after the collision at the Francis Scott Key Baltimore  Bridge, according to Paul Wiedefeld, Maryland’s transportation secretary. Two people were rescued, with one transported to a trauma center in serious condition. The missing people may have fallen into the water. The Baltimore  bridge carries Interstate 695 across the Patapsco River, southeast of the Baltimore metropolitan area. The crash by the large container ship occurred around 1:30 a.m. ET,  when…

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down; board chair and commercial airplane head replaced in wake of 737 Max crisis

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[ad_1] Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun speaks to reporters as he departs from a meeting at the office of Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) on Capitol Hill January 24, 2024 in Washington, DC.  Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of 2024 in part of a broad management shakeup for the embattled aerospace giant. Chairman of the board Larry Kellner is also resigning and will leave the board at Boeing’s annual meeting in May. He has been replaced as chair by Steve Mollenkopf, who…