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Is Delta’s new contract proposal setting a benchmark in the industry?

icarussmith20

Dec 14, 20222 min read

Is Delta’s new contract proposal setting a benchmark in the industry?

Following last week’s post that discussed Delta’s newest deal, it seems that more airlines could be following suit. Although Delta is...

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What’s Going On With Freight Rail Unions And How Bad Could A Strike Be?

icarussmith20

Nov 23, 20222 min read

What’s Going On With Freight Rail Unions And How Bad Could A Strike Be?

On Monday, Workers at the SMART-TD union narrowly voted to reject a tentative contract. The 28,000 member union, joins three others who...

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Tributes Pour In For Airshow Crash Victims

icarussmith20

Nov 15, 20223 min read

Tributes Pour In For Airshow Crash Victims

Six people have died following a mid-air collision at an airshow in Dallas, Texas. The collision happened when the Boeing B-17 Flying...

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Why Are Pilots’ Unions Threatening To Strike?

icarussmith20

Nov 10, 20223 min read

Why Are Pilots’ Unions Threatening To Strike?

Just as airlines were coming out of the Covid-19 woods, another challenge has emerged to threaten US air travel – pilot strikes. This...

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icarussmith20

Oct 18, 20222 min read

Is The Shipping Industry Coming About?

Following years of covid-related congestion and shortages, shipping disruptions could be easing as a result of wavering global demand....

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What Does The Future Hold For Electric Planes?

icarussmith20

Oct 14, 20222 min read

What Does The Future Hold For Electric Planes?

Last month USTN outlined the green future of air travel, looking at how the use of electric air taxis could propel us forward in the...

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What Do the New FAA Rules Mean for Flight Attendant’s Time Off?

icarussmith20

Oct 11, 20222 min read

What Do the New FAA Rules Mean for Flight Attendant’s Time Off?

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final ruling that mandates an increase in flight...

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Why Is Demand For Shipped Goods Dropping And What Could Be The Potential Impacts Of This?

icarussmith20

Oct 6, 20223 min read

Why Is Demand For Shipped Goods Dropping And What Could Be The Potential Impacts Of This?

This week the World Trade Organization (WTO) projected a fall in the global trade of goods to just 1%. Additionally, CNBC reported that...

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Recovering From Hurricane Ian: How Have Airlines Been Impacted By The Storm?

icarussmith20

Oct 4, 20223 min read

Recovering From Hurricane Ian: How Have Airlines Been Impacted By The Storm?

As Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s shores last week it brought damage and disruption to people’s livelihoods and the entire American economy....

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icarussmith20

Sep 13, 20222 min read

Are Flying Taxis Really The Future?

Flying cars could be hitting the skies faster than you think. Recently, the high-tech mode of transport has been receiving more and more...

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icarussmith20

Sep 9, 20222 min read

Can Shipping Ever Be Low Emission?

This week Reuters reported that a group of shipping companies have come together to launch an initiative to research the different ways...

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Is America Still Facing A Truck Driver Shortage?

icarussmith20

Aug 17, 20222 min read

Is America Still Facing A Truck Driver Shortage?

Last year it was reported that America was facing an unprecedented truck driver shortage. Industry body the American Trucking Association...

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When Will Air Travel Get Back To Normal?

icarussmith20

Jul 8, 20222 min read

When Will Air Travel Get Back To Normal?

Following what was one of the busiest travel weekends of the year it is clear that for many passengers their travel may have been far...

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Why Airlines Aren’t To Blame For This Summer’s Travel Chaos

icarussmith20

Jun 29, 20224 min read

Why Airlines Aren’t To Blame For This Summer’s Travel Chaos

You’d be forgiven for feeling at least a little bit frustrated with airline companies these days. Following a difficult 48 hours last...

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