Interviews

'MH370 disappearance shows how ruthless democracy's enemies are' | Interview with aviation journalist Jeff Wise

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Aug 164 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...

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A High Flying Career: Flight Attendant Kara Mulder on the Evolving Landscape of Aviation

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Aug 17, 20234 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...

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With Summer Travel Almost Here, the FAA Remains Leaderless

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Apr 12, 20233 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...

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'We Need To Embrace Change' - ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi

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Apr 11, 20236 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...

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"Exciting and Challenging": TeraWatt Brings Electric Trucking to the US

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Apr 5, 20234 min read

"Exciting and Challenging": TeraWatt Brings Electric Trucking to the US

TeraWatt made waves in late 2022, when the electric vehicle (EV) charging firm announced that it had begun to develop the first network...

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'The Next Generation of Air Travel' - Eviation CEO Gregory Davis

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Mar 16, 20235 min read

'The Next Generation of Air Travel' - Eviation CEO Gregory Davis

Eviation and its aircraft Alice have made a name for themselves as industry disruptors. Alice's maiden voyage September 2022 was the...

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From Electric Planes To Extra Leg Room: Airline Geek Parker Davis Predicts The Future Of Air Travel

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Nov 1, 20224 min read

From Electric Planes To Extra Leg Room: Airline Geek Parker Davis Predicts The Future Of Air Travel

The airline business is constantly changing. Whether it's developments in technology or changes to improve customer experience and...

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Upgraded Points’ Stephen Au on How to Travel In Style

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Oct 25, 20223 min read

Upgraded Points’ Stephen Au on How to Travel In Style

Research by Destination Analysis earlier this month showed that more than half of Americans consider traveling a priority right now. With...

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Advice From The Cranky Flier On How To Navigate Airline Delays

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Sep 8, 20224 min read

Advice From The Cranky Flier On How To Navigate Airline Delays

For airlines and their passengers, it’s safe to say this summer hasn't been an easy one. The lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic,...

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Interview with Nick Geale, Former Chair of the National Mediation Board

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May 6, 20225 min read

Interview with Nick Geale, Former Chair of the National Mediation Board

It’s not every day that labor relations make headline news, but as the pandemic enters a new phase grievances among workers are becoming...

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Interview with Capt. Joe DePete, President of ALPA

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Nov 3, 20213 min read

Interview with Capt. Joe DePete, President of ALPA

The past two years have seen unprecedented upheaval in the airline industry. From the lockdowns and travel bans of early 2020, to the...

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Policy Portal: USTN Interview with Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3)

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Jul 30, 20215 min read

Policy Portal: USTN Interview with Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3)

Transport in America is changing rapidly. From all-new high-speed railways to the first commercially viable electric planes, the next ten...

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The Inside Track: Interview with Congressman Donald Payne Jr.

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Jul 7, 20214 min read

The Inside Track: Interview with Congressman Donald Payne Jr.

Last week, the INVEST in America Act passed through the House, promising $715 billion towards US transportation and infrastructure over a...

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The Inside Track: Interview with Dennis Newman, EVP of Planning and Strategy at Amtrak

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Apr 16, 20214 min read

The Inside Track: Interview with Dennis Newman, EVP of Planning and Strategy at Amtrak

Long-time railway lover Joe Biden has kickstarted his government’s colossal overhaul of the US economy with a $2 trillion infrastructure...

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The Future of Flight: Interview with Roei Ganzarski, CEO Of magniX

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Apr 14, 20214 min read

The Future of Flight: Interview with Roei Ganzarski, CEO Of magniX

Continuing our series on the future of air travel, USTN spoke to Roei Ganzarski, CEO of magniX, the Seattle-based company which is...

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The Future Of Flight: Interview With Kevin Noertker, CEO of Ampaire

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Apr 1, 20214 min read

The Future Of Flight: Interview With Kevin Noertker, CEO of Ampaire

As part of our new series on the future of flight, USTN speaks with Kevin Noertker, co-founder and CEO of Ampaire: a California-based...

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