While electric vehicle sales have been steadily on the rise, a new study says that American owners are less than impressed with the state of public charging. Data analytics company J.D. Power reported that 21% of EV drivers say they show up at a public charger that does not work, up from 14.5% two years ago. Brent… Continue reading At their ‘watts’ end over the state of public EV charging in U.S.
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Controversial Schiphol Flight Cuts Must Not Be Pushed Through by a Caretaker Government
Geneva, 31 August 2023.- The International Air Transport Association (IATA), European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), and European Regions Airline Association (ERA) warned that the proposed cuts to flight numbers at Schiphol airport must not proceed under the leadership of a caretaker government. This matter remains before the courts and the proposed process is strongly opposed by the… Continue reading Controversial Schiphol Flight Cuts Must Not Be Pushed Through by a Caretaker Government
American Airlines pilots ratify new agreement
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines pilots, represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA), ratified a new four-year agreement with the company today. The new contract will deliver more than $9 billion of compensation and quality-of-life benefits to American’s 15,000 pilots. “Today is a really great day for our pilots and airline,” said American’s CEO… Continue reading American Airlines pilots ratify new agreement
American Airlines participates in first-of-its-kind research on contrail avoidance
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines announced today the findings of a first-of-its-kind study on contrail avoidance, with results verified by satellite imagery, aimed at reducing aviation’s environmental impact. Contrails form when airplanes fly through layers of humidity, and they can persist as cirrus clouds for minutes or hours depending on the conditions. While these… Continue reading American Airlines participates in first-of-its-kind research on contrail avoidance
The Florida Supply Chain Summit to promote Florida’s global network
TAMPA, Florida. May 11, 2023.- Hundreds of public and private supply chain industry leaders from across Florida are expected to attend the 2023 Florida Supply Chain Summit, an annual gathering where leaders collaborate to promote the state as an international trade hub. The three-day summit is scheduled for May 15-17 in Tampa. Registration details can… Continue reading The Florida Supply Chain Summit to promote Florida’s global network
American Airlines Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for Second Consecutive Year
The airline improved its overall score and remains the only passenger carrier to appear in the index FORT WORTH, Texas — For the second year in a row, American Airlines is the only passenger airline to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI). American increased its year-over-year score by more than… Continue reading American Airlines Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for Second Consecutive Year
Priorities for Asia-Pacific Post COVID
Bangkok – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the Asia-Pacific region to prepare for the anticipated surge in traffic and provide policy support for the industry’s decarbonization efforts, as the region moves forward from COVID-19. “The last three years have been extremely challenging for the airline industry. Asian airlines, in particular, were hit hard,… Continue reading Priorities for Asia-Pacific Post COVID
ALTA alert about the consequences of adding new taxes to air travel
According to the statement, any variation in the rate to be paid is quickly and directly reflected in the number of travelers Given the creation of a new tax on air travel in Argentina, ALTA issued a statement warning about the impact that this type of decision can have. We share the text below: The demand… Continue reading ALTA alert about the consequences of adding new taxes to air travel
Sustainability, resilience and innovation, axes of the future of aviation
The 41st assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is held in Montreal for the first time after the pandemic with a large number of authorities present. Some 2,000 ministers and high-ranking government officials from 167 States gathered today in person and virtually at the Montreal headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)… Continue reading Sustainability, resilience and innovation, axes of the future of aviation
It’s time to get people back on board with mass transit
Two months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control issued a recommendation that commuters avoid mass transit altogether. Instead, people could drive themselves to work, and employers could compensate them with parking perks. It was a “let them eat cake” misstep. Not everyone can afford a car, nor can they spring for taxi… Continue reading It’s time to get people back on board with mass transit