Category Archives: transportation

FAA Fines Amazon $78K for Shipping Hazardous Materials

Posted on 22 June 2016 by Ken Zino

Amazon has a history of violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations. From February 2013 to September 2015, Amazon was found to have violated the Hazardous Materials Regulations 24 other times. Continue reading →

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FAA Belatedly Issues Rules for Some Drones

Posted on 21 June 2016 by Ken Zino

The rule’s provisions, allegedly, are said “to minimize risks to other aircraft and people and property on the ground.” Continue reading →

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Amazon Under FAA Scrutiny for Shipping Hazardous Materials

Posted on 13 June 2016 by Ken Zino

Amazon has a history of violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations. From February 2013 to September 2015, Amazon was found to have violated the Hazardous Materials Regulations 24 other times. The FAA is continuing to investigate Amazon’s compliance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to air transportation. Continue reading →

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Web Aided Auto Insurance Shopping Grows

Posted on 8 June 2016 by Ken Zino

Compare.com, a comparison auto insurance website in the United States, has added Amica Mutual so it will be providing quotes in California and Texas starting this month. Continue reading →

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Polaris MRZR Turbo Diesel Debuts for US Expeditionary Forces

Posted on 18 May 2016 by Ken Zino

MRZRs are ultralight, off-road military vehicles for expeditionary forces in the U.S. and more than 20 allied countrie Continue reading →

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Self-Driving Tours of France and Italy in Classic Mercedes-Benz SL Convertible Models Coming This Summer

Posted on 28 April 2016 by Ken Zino

The first tours, for small groups of up to 18 people, will take place in France and Italy. Each tour costs 1975 euros per person, sharing a double room. Continue reading →

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FAA Fines R&R Conner Aviation for Safety Violations

Posted on 19 February 2016 by Ken Zino

The FAA alleges that beginning on 16 September 2013, RCA operated the chopper on at least four flights around Detroit, Oregon, when it did not comply with four airworthiness directives and with parts that were past their replacement dates. Continue reading →

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Ford Explorer Wheelchair Conversion by BraunAbility – a First?

Posted on 17 February 2016 by Ken Zino

The world’s best-selling SUV for 25 years, Ford Explorer, is now said to be the world’s only volume-production ‘wheelchair-accessible” SUV. The claim here in a world of marketing hype is the definition of “volume.” Other makers and aftermarket suppliers are in the mobility business for people with special needs. Continue reading →

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First HondaJet now In Private Service

Posted on 28 December 2015 by Ken Zino

Honda Aircraft Company is now delivering the HondaJet. This milestone follows final type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which the HondaJet received on 8 December. The aircraft company is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor. Continue reading →

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FAA Finally Announces Registration Rules for Drones – UAS

Posted on 14 December 2015 by Ken Zino

Critics say that the threats to general and commercial aviation as well as national security have not been addressed since the users will not have a pilot’s license or training of any sort about airspace rules. Worse, the potentially deadly drones will not have a transponder on board so they can be tracked. It’s a terrorist’s dream… Continue reading →

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Milestones:1940 Ford Pilot Model GP-No. 1

Posted on 7 December 2015 by Ken Zino

The Ford Pilot Model GP-No. 1 Pygmy design is arguably most notable as the first “jeep” prototype to have a flat slatted front grille with integrated headlights that went on to become a key design element of the standardized mass produced WWII “jeep” and subsequent commercial versions. Continue reading →

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Union Protests Hyundai Worker Deaths

Posted on 19 November 2015 by AutoCrat

Trade unionists from Korea were in Geneva, Switzerland to attend the United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights this week telling the world about the workers dying in the yards of the planet’s biggest shipbuilder, Hyundai Heavy Industries Continue reading →

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FAA Wants $200,000 Fine for Unsafe Conditions at Detroit Wayne County Airport – DTW

Posted on 18 November 2015 by Ken Zino

Unless successfully challenged – highly unlikely – once again beleaguered taxpayers will be picking up the tab for illegal behavior at an airport that has a long history of malfeasance and criminal behavior by Democratic politicians who control Wayne County. Continue reading →

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Domino’s DXP Custom Pizza Delivery Vehicle Debuts

Posted on 3 November 2015 by Ken Zino

Moreover, with franchisees buying the $20-25,000 rolling billboard there are potential implications for companies such as UBER or any other company that relies on contractors using their own vehicles of unknown safety and quality. Continue reading →

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Toyota to Test Tourist Car Sharing in Okinawa

Posted on 28 October 2015 by Ken Zino

Ha:mo optimizes the combined use of personal vehicles, public transportation and taxis. Toyota has been conducting field tests in Toyota City since October 2012, and is currently expanding that project using 100 COMS vehicles within a vehicle management system that connects users with vehicles and parking stations. Continue reading →

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