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States have 1 year to get ‘real’ with ID security
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn the last month, travelers may have noticed a new sign at airports across the country regarding new ID requirements going into effect next year. Beginning Jan. 22, 2018, TSA will begin strict enforcement of Real ID requirements when it comes to domestic air travel.
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The cloudy outlook for passenger rail in 2017
Charles A. Turek Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAs reported in The Hill, new legislation to push Donald Trump's aggressive infrastructure plans is not expected to appear until after the first 100 days. During that time, it is proposed, the Republican-controlled Congress will be thinking about how to fund most of that infrastructure spending.
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Smart airports on the horizon
Bambi Majumdar Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWe live in the age of the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile experiences. In simple language, this translates into instant communications and connectivity. One area that is ripe for change regarding technology innovation and disruption is the airport experience. Travelers today still face hassle, delay and inefficiency due to the gap between the increasing number of customers and the need to improve services.
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Porsche 911 RSR set for debut at Rolex 24
Sydney Scrogham Transportation Technology & AutomotiveFifteen Porsches sped around Daytona International Speedway for the official preseason test just over a week ago. The "Roar Before the 24" is mandatory for all participants in the Rolex 24 at Daytona race over the Jan. 28-29 weekend. The practice runs provided an anticipatory glimpse of the newest car on the track: the Porsche 911 RSR. The car's debut is a great risk at the premier endurance race of North America, and it is also incredibly exciting. Will the 911 RSR fight its way to the top from the beginning of its career?
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JFK is next in line for $10 billion overhaul
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveA study by a panel into the state of New York's airports has come to the unsurprising conclusion that John F. Kennedy International Airport is in need of an overhaul. As a result, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo kicked off 2017 by announcing a $10 billion plan to revamp the airport and its transport network to improve the experience for travelers.
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Even grown-ups like Porsche toys
Noelle Talmon Transportation Technology & AutomotiveA couple of months ago, one of my karate students surprised me with a delightful gift. He had purchased a 3-D printer, and his first project was a model of a Porsche. Out of all the things he could have created, he chose a Porsche. While it doesn’t look exactly like my 1976 911 S, it's awesome. The white resin car is about 3 inches long and 1 inch high. It features a few clever details, including tiny side mirrors and spoked wheels.
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The Delaware to France
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThey had no idea. Six pistons had been fired awake without a clue they'd be pounding us down paths founders of this country had squatted, built and defended. Their needs were simple; air, gas and a bit of spark — and so were ours.
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Is the Porsche Macan a practical vehicle?
David Newton Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIf I've learned anything as the owner of more than two dozen cars in my lifetime, it's that every household needs a practical car. You can own all the garage charms you want, but at the end of the day at least one of them has to be a reliable mode of functional transportation.
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GoldCare maintenance deal is a boon for Gatwick
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveGatwick Airport may still be reeling from the U.K. government's recent decision to award a new London runway to rival Heathrow Airport, but the city's second-largest gateway has at least received some good news with a landmark deal to bring Boeing GoldCare maintenance to the site.
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How front-engine models saved Porsche
David Hurth Transportation Technology & AutomotivePorsche wasn't always a major automotive manufacturer. Sure, the German manufacturer has made some of the best cars in the world, but in the mid-1970s, sales of the flagship 911 had started to slow. The publication of Ralph Nader's book, "Unsafe at Any Speed," also threatened the future of the rear-engined sports car. The book questioned the safety of the Chevrolet Corvair, a vehicle with the engine out back, and many in the automotive industry thought the layout itself could be banned.
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