Europe, airlines await word on new U.S. laptop ban
Briefings Thursday for U.S. senators and the major domestic airlines ended with no announcements from the Department of Homeland Security about changes to the restrictions..
Transportation
Women’s march draws almost twice Metro ridership of Trump’s inauguration
The only day to draw more riders to the system was Jan. 20, 2009, the day of former President Barack Obama’s first inauguration.
Trump slams 'out of whack' FAA in meeting with airlines
He also suggested that a pilot should be put in charge of the FAA in an apparent dig at Administrator Michael Huerta..
Trump slips infrastructure plan into budget
Tuesday’s rollout was a muted affair after months of buildup as a bipartisan game-changer..
Despite Japanese PM's pitch, D.C.-to-NYC maglev would be a heavy lift
Abe said he's "sure there will be major scale infrastructure investment.".
Circuit court to hear model aircraft registration case this month
Attorney John A. Taylor takes issue with a drone registration rule promulgated by the FAA, arguing that Congress has already said the agency shouldn't regulate model aircraft flown for fun..
U.S. airlines bracing for ‘imminent’ laptop ban expansion, sources say
DHS has held several briefings in recent weeks with U.S. lawmakers, EU officials and industry groups on the possible ban..
Why not to bet on a $1 trillion infrastructure deal
Beyond the cash question, Trump and Democrats have fundamentally disagreed on just what such a plan should look like..
U.S., U.K., limit electronic devices on some Mideast flights
The U.S. directive stems from intelligence about terrorist plots to smuggle explosives in consumer items, authorities said..
For budget airlines, all routes lead to Vienna
The rapid growth of Vienna’s airport is leading to friction with environmentalists..
