November 27, 2019
U.S. aviation regulators will conduct the final approval of factory-fresh Boeing Co. 737 Max jets rather than allowing company employees to handle routine sign-offs before the planes are delivered. The plan amounts to the latest signal from the Federal Aviation …
October 30, 2019
Planemakers worldwide face tougher scrutiny and changes in the way aircraft are certified in the aftermath of two fatal crashes of Boeing 737 MAX jets, leading regulators have told Reuters. Tuesday marks one year since the deadly crash of a …
October 17, 2019
CHICAGO — Lawyers representing families of passengers killed in a Boeing 737 MAX crash in Ethiopia in March are set to issue subpoenas to Southwest Airlines and American Airlines, the two biggest U.S. operators of the jet, according to documents …
December 3, 2015
A national transportation research group released a report Tuesday that found Connecticut motorists are losing $5.1 billion annually due to congestion-related delays, higher vehicle operating costs and traffic crashes. The annual report determined 33 percent of major locally and state-maintained …
February 25, 2014
State troopers have responded to nearly 1,000 crashes across the state, plus another 2,300 vehicles that spun out or ran off the road. Driving conditions remained difficult early Saturday afternoon. Road crews were out in force, but the combination of …
December 11, 2012
A slow-moving storm has dumped snow on parts of the Midwest, blanketing the Twin Cities, making roads treacherous or impassable, and leading to at least one fatal crash. The Twin Cities experienced at least 16 inches of snow Sunday – …
March 30, 2012
Admiral has released details of its most bizarre claims from the last two years revealing our furry and feathered friends are often the culprits. The car insurance specialist reported that for one unfortunate motorist, their pride and joy was destroyed …
March 5, 2012
The Indiana Department of Transportation is taking steps to track down motorists who damage state property in crashes so it can collect payments from those responsible. Under INDOT’s new system, police officers have kits containing tags that can be tied …
December 12, 2011
For all the criticism and new legal bans, texting by drivers just keeps increasing, especially among younger motorists. About half of American drivers between 21 and 24 say they’ve thumbed messages or emailed from the driver’s seat. And what’s more, …
November 22, 2011
With Thanksgiving only a few days away and Christmas and New Year’s about a month away, state highway officials are urging area residents to use caution while traveling during the holidays. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Executive Director Lt. Col. John …