Flight Disruptions Cascade Across US After Computer Outage
While the White House initially said that there is no evidence of a cyberattack, President Joe Biden said "we don't know" and told reporters that he's directed the Department of Transportation to investigate the cause of the disruption. read more >
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Southwest Airlines Flight Cancellations Continue to Snowball
Exhausted travelers sought passage by other means using different airlines, rental cars, or trains — or they've simply given up. read more >
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DOT to Probe Southwest Cancellations That Stranded Flyers
Many airlines were forced to cancel flights due to the weather, but Southwest was the most affected. read more >
by Associated Press -
$6.9M Grant to Fund More Growth at Helena Harbor
The money is a portion of $703 million in Department of Transportation grants announced Friday. read more >
White House Aims to Speed Up Pace of Building Infrastructure
As part of the effort, the Transportation Department will launch an internal center to provide best practices on project design, planning and construction for state and local leaders. read more >
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Helena Harbor Awarded $2.9M for Barge Terminal Project
The federal grant is the largest single infrastructure and equipment investment in the harbor's history. read more >
States Get Final OK to Build Highway EV Charging Network
The Transportation Department approved EV charger plans from a final set of states, triggering the release of $1.5 billion in federal funds to all jurisdictions nationwide. read more >
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White House: New Rule Will Show ‘True Cost’ of Plane Tickets
The requirement will apply not only to airlines directly but also to third-party search sites such as Kayak and Expedia. read more >
FAA to Give Arkansas Airports Nearly $28M for Upgrades
The money is the first installment of $5 billion for airport projects included in President Biden's infrastructure law. read more >
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Buttigieg Sends $5B to Cities for Safety as Road Deaths Soar
Federal cash is available to communities that pledge to promote safety for the multiple users of a roadway, particularly pedestrians and bicyclists. read more >
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Helena Harbor Items Checked Off
For more than three years, members of the Image Environmental Inc. team have become familiar faces at the Helena Harbor, working on the Helm Fertilizer Terminal upgrade-expansion project. read more >
US Will Require Valves on New Pipelines to Prevent Disasters
Pipeline companies for years resisted new valve requirements because of the expense of installing them and concerns they could close accidentally and shut off fuel supplies. read more >
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Southern Airways Acquires Regional Carrier Air Choice One
Air Choice One, which has provided service to Jonesboro since 2012, will operate under the Southern Airways name. read more >
States Get Go-Ahead to Build Electric Car Charging Stations
The Biden administration has made $5 billion in federal funds available. read more >
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Security Grant Puts Little Rock Port Haul Near $10M
The Little Rock Port Authority plans to begin installing a new security system this summer, a project funded in part by a $570,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in January. read more >
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Airlines Again Warn of Potential Disruption From 5G Rollout
The industry says thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports. read more >
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Arkansas Gets $20.5M Grant to Fund Completion of Delta Heritage Trail
The grant is set to trigger a $20 million matching pledge from the Walton Family Foundation, the biggest ever for the state Department of Parks & Tourism. read more >
$13.8M Grant Could Bridge the Gap for Delta Heritage Trail
Boosters of the Delta Heritage Trail in east Arkansas hope to hear good news very soon that the second time was the charm to land a momentous check from Uncle Sam. read more >
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Jonesboro Airport Commission Votes to Renew Service Contract With Air Choice One
The panel also expressed support for new flights to Nashville, Tennessee. read more >
US Will Give Aircraft Companies $482M For Pandemic
The money will help aviation industry manufacturers save up to 22,500 jobs. read more >
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