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Before granting approval for the Max 7, the FAA required updates to the flight-control software, flight crew alerting system and a redesigned engine anti-ice system.

Boeing's 737 Max 7 cleared for takeoffAfter years of delays, the FAA has certified the smallest variant in Boeing's 737 Max series. Southwest Airlines is slated to...

One of the three subsidiaries under the proposed plan would be responsible for managing the Amtrak fleet.

Amtrak is planning to restructure its organizationManagement says the plan, still in its early stages, aims to "deliver more riders, more revenue and the best customer...

Brand USA's new marketing builds on post-World Cup highThe "More to Love" campaign is a social media series that thanks soccer fans who traveled to the U.S. for the World Cup and...

Canadian visitation to the U.S. in 2026 is projected to grow roughly 4% year over year.

U.S. plans tourism marketing push in CanadaThe decision to re-engage follows a sharp decline in Canadian visitation to the U.S. that began in early 2025.

U.S. visitor forecast for 2026 scaled backTourism Economics is now projecting 69.9 million international arrivals for 2026, down from 70.6 million in its March forecast.

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Welcome to Country (Australia and World Cup edition)On a recent trip to Australia, I found that a ubiquitous local practice increased my engagement significantly. The U.S. can do...

Tampa's airport is expected to switch to privatized security screening next year.

Three airports will transition to privately operated security screeningThe TSA's new Gold+ privatized screening program will be adopted by airports in Tampa, Charleston, S.C., and Des Moines, Iowa.

Hotel trade groups push for extension of North America trade deal

Hotel trade groups push for extension of North America trade dealThe American Hotel & Lodging Association has joined forces with trade groups Hotels Canada and Hoteles por Mexico to push for...

In permitting voice calls, British Airways urged flyers to be considerate.

Congress renews its effort to ban in-flight phone callsWhile British Airways in May began allowing flyers to make calls, here in the U.S. a bipartisan bill aims to block in-flight...

American Airlines called the FAA's flight-cap extension at Chicago O'Hare "a prudent decision that will help maintain operational stability."

FAA extends O'Hare flight cap into fall 2027The initial cap was set to run through Oct. 24 and limits daily operations at the airport to 2,708.

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