Musk could become history’s first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders OK giant pay package
The vote followed weeks of debate over his management record at the electric car maker and whether anyone deserved such unprecedented pay.
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UPDATE: FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during shutdown
The cutback stands to impact thousands of flights nationwide because the FAA directs more than 44,000 flights daily, including commercial passenger flights, cargo planes and private aircraft.
Gemini AI to change Google Maps into a more conversational experience
The hands-free experience is meant to turn Google Maps into something more like an insightful passenger able to direct a driver to a destination while also providing nearby recommendations on places to eat, shop or sightsee.
Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been warning that travelers will start to see more flight disruptions the longer controllers go without a paycheck.
Surack made $15M offer for heliport before airport authority’s vote to sell property to city
Fort Wayne billionaire Chuck Surack made an offer to buy the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport at a 38% premium on the price the city has agreed to pay for the site.
Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks
Most controllers are continuing to work mandatory overtime six days a week during the shutdown without pay, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association said Monday.
Matt Mindrum: Invest in downtown’s highways as a catalyst for growth
Local and federal funds, special state appropriations, private and philanthropic investments, and innovative value-capture mechanisms must all be considered.
Airport authority plans nearly $11M sale of heliport to Indianapolis
The city’s interest in the property surged after it was told that Major League Soccer might want to locate a club downtown, with city officials pitching it as a location for a soccer-first stadium.
Air travel disruptions add pressure on Congress for shutdown deal
The U.S. air travel disruptions, which hurt both passengers and airlines, are among the most visible examples of how the shutdown is inconveniencing Americans.
US opens Tesla probe after more crashes involving self-driving technology
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a filing dated Tuesday that it has 58 incident reports of Tesla vehicles violating traffic safety laws while operating in full self-driving mode.
Michigan creates extra marijuana tax to fund governor’s plan to ‘fix the damn roads’
The Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency predicted a 14.4% decline in marijuana sales because of the tax.
Airport staffing shortages causing some flight delays a week into shutdown
According to flight-tracking website FlightAware, more than 6,140 U.S. flights were delayed Monday.
Secretary of state tops statewide official travel spending
A new state law for many public officials mandates reporting every Oct. 1 on travel expenses for trips “taken in an official capacity,” including whether state funding was used to cover costs.
Aer Lingus to add extra weekly seasonal flight to Indy-to-Ireland route
The nonstop route between Indianapolis International Airport and Dublin Airport is on pace to exceed more than 20,000 total passengers by the end of September.
Trump administration seeks to redistribute $2.4B pulled from California’s high-speed railroad
The administration wants to use the money for a new $5 billion program announced Monday to fund rail projects to boost passenger rail traffic nationwide.
Spirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants amid second bankruptcy
Known for its bright yellow planes and no-frills service, Spirit has had a rough ride since the COVID-19 pandemic, struggling to rebound amid rising operation costs and its mounting debt.
Trump administration ditches Biden-era plan to make airlines pay compensation for flight disruptions
Industry trade group Airlines for America, which represents carriers including United, Delta and Southwest Airlines, welcomed the move.
Trump fires member of Surface Transportation Board ahead of huge rail merger decision
The board is set to consider Union Pacific’s $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern in the next two years before deciding whether to approve the nation’s first transcontinental railroad.
Southwest Airlines’ new policy to affect plus-size travelers
Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making.
Savvy criminals fueling a spike in cargo thefts
Criminals have begun adopting technology—everything from telephone spoofing to artificial intelligence—that turbocharges their ability to steal cargo in a host of new ways.