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FMCSA Revokes Eight ELDs in Two-Week Compliance Crackdown
Federal regulators escalated enforcement of electronic logging device standards in late January, pulling eight devices from the approved list within a two-week span after companies failed to meet minimum technical requirements — though two have since been reinstated following swift corrective action. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration removed the devices for noncompliance with Title 49 CFR regulations governing ELD functionality. FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs s
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Freight Rail Giants Face Mounting Pressure Over Precision Scheduled Railroading
The Surface Transportation Board is intensifying scrutiny of America's largest freight railroads as complaints mount over service disruptions linked to controversial operational changes implemented in recent years. At issue is Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR), a lean operating model that has swept through the industry, promising enhanced efficiency and profitability. Under PSR, railroads run longer, less frequent trains on fixed schedules while dramatically reducing loco
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US Container Imports Slump as Trump Tariffs Reshape Global Trade
American container imports ended 2025 in a four-month decline that analysts warn will extend deep into 2026, as President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies trigger a fundamental reshaping of global commerce away from US ports. Inbound volumes plummeted 6.4% year-over-year in December to 1.9 million twenty-foot container units, according to industry analyst John McCown's monthly tally of the nation's top ten gateways. The slide follows a 5.7% drop the previous month, m
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Winter Storm Chaos Triggers Worst Flight Disruption Since Pandemic as Airlines Scramble
A massive winter storm system pummelling the eastern United States has triggered the worst wave of flight cancellations since the COVID-19 crisis, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers and exposing persistent fragilities in the nation's air travel infrastructure despite years of promised improvements. More than 8,500 flights were canceled across American airports between Monday and Wednesday, with an additional 15,000 delayed as blizzard conditions swept from the Mid-
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Why Airlines Can't Afford to Keep Saying Yes: The Cracks Behind The Numbers
The largest US airlines recently unveiled their 2025 financial results, delivering headlines that suggest another chapter in American economic resilience. United Airlines recorded revenue of $59.1 billion last year, while American Airlines brought in $54.6 billion, both company records. Delta Air Lines projects 20% earnings growth through 2026, driven predominantly by premium cabin demand as corporate and high-income travellers sustain spending. The aviation industry has embr
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The 12 Pilots of Christmas
Captain Tammie Jo Shults Honored with Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Captain Tammie Jo Shults, the retired Southwest Airlines pilot who heroically saved 148 lives during a catastrophic mid-flight emergency in 2018, was inducted into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame on April 11, 2025. The honor recognizes not only her legendary emergency landing but also her pioneering career as one of the first female F/A-18 Hornet pilots in United States Navy history. "It feels surreal
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United Airlines Proposes Rolling Back Key Contract Gains
When 71% of United Airlines flight attendants rejected their tentative contract in July, they sent a clear message: a 27% pay increase doesn't cut it when you've lost 25% of your purchasing power to inflation over five years of working without a raise. Now United flight attendants are discovering what happens when you vote "no" and send negotiators back to the table. Federal mediation talks between United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) took an une
Dec 24, 20254 min read
Wings of Solidarity: The Pilots Who Stepped Up During the 2025 Shutdown
When the federal government shutdown disrupted operations in late 2025, America's airline pilots demonstrated that crew resource management extends far beyond the cockpit—stepping up to support air traffic controllers working without paychecks during the holiday season. At Dallas-Fort Worth, Captain Michael Torres organized a "Controllers' Pantry," coordinating with fellow pilots to stock a break room with groceries and essentials. "These professionals are working twelve-hour
Dec 23, 20252 min read
'MH370 disappearance shows how ruthless democracy's enemies are' | Interview with aviation journalist Jeff Wise
Jeff Wise is a journalist specializing in aviation, technology, and psychology who has written for Businessweek, Psychology Today, and...
Aug 16, 20244 min read
A High Flying Career: Flight Attendant Kara Mulder on the Evolving Landscape of Aviation
Kara Mulder, an accomplished flight attendant and the creative force behind the popular Flight Attendant Life blog, has leveraged her...
Aug 17, 20234 min read
With Summer Travel Almost Here, the FAA Remains Leaderless
In another twist in the saga of complications and chaos that has been plaguing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it has recently...
Apr 12, 20233 min read
'We Need To Embrace Change' - ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi
Capt. Jason Ambrosi (Delta) is the 12th president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l, better known as ALPA. Elected in October...
Apr 11, 20236 min read
Cleared for Gifting: What Pilots Actually Want This Christmas
Shopping for the pilot in your life can feel like navigating through turbulence without a flight plan. Between the technical jargon, the brand loyalties, and that knowing look they give when you suggest another "Remove Before Flight" keychain, it's enough to make anyone want to declare an emergency. But here's the good news: pilots are creatures of habit who genuinely love their gear. Get it right, and you'll be their co-pilot for life. Get it wrong, and well … let’s just sa
Dec 9, 20253 min read
A Way Forward: How New Bipartisan Legislation Offers Hope for America's Beleaguered Air Traffic Controllers
The US airline industry is still recovering from the longest government shutdown in history. Airlines are estimated to have lost around $200 million in operating income, while over five million travellers were affected by flight reduction orders across the country. The shutdown significantly disrupted the livelihoods of different federal workers—most notably 13,000 air traffic controllers who continued to work without pay. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admitted that
Nov 28, 20253 min read
Can December Talks Break the Deadlock? United Cabin Crew Pay Dispute Drags On
Amidst the government shutdown, between October 29 and 31, the Negotiating Committee for the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) met with United Airlines management to commence bargaining for a revised Tentative Agreement (TA). Although the union described the conversations as “productive,” the statement indicates only that several issues were identified for further discussion at the next round of talks that are scheduled for December 9 to 12. The union also acknowle
Nov 18, 20254 min read
Pilots Support Air Traffic Controllers Through 40-Day Shutdown
During times of crisis, the best of humanity often emerges. As the government shutdown drags into its 40th day—already the longest in U.S. history—values of decency and compassion are being demonstrated by pilots nationwide. Air traffic controllers have been among the workers hit hardest by the federal shutdown, with ATCs set to miss their second government paycheck on Tuesday. However, pilots at both local airports and major national hubs have stepped up to support their avi
Nov 10, 20252 min read
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