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Orlando Sanford planning expansion to continue growth
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveCentral Florida's second-largest airport plans to capitalize on its "simpler, faster and better" facility and its military heritage as focus turns toward expansion and remodeling. Sanford International Airport made the announcement last week that it hopes to spend $43 million in expanding and improving facilities for passengers and airlines.
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Selecting the RV that will work for you — Part 2
Howard Jaros Recreation & LeisureIn Part 1 of this article, I shared how we purchased our first RV home. With lots of research and by not being impulsive, we were able to enjoy our first full-time RV home for almost seven years. In Part 2, I would like to discuss a few more ideas that might help you when selecting an RV that is right for you.
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Porsche and the manual driving experience
Noelle Talmon Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThere's a meme circulating on social media featuring a six-speed shift knob and the caption "millennial anti-theft device," suggesting people between the ages of 21 and 35 have no idea how to drive standard-shift cars. Less than 4 percent of new cars sold in 2013 were stick shift, according to Edmunds. And just 10 percent of cars made in North America have manual transmissions, according to IHS Automotive.
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Reader Sound-Off: Political obstruction and the Hudson River tunnel project
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveNew York and New Jersey's new Hudson River tunnel "Gateway" project is making the rounds in the news as it was recently predicted in The Record to become the largest public works project in the country. The article explains how much more funding is necessary because the Gateway project attempts to tackle issues in a broader sense than its canceled predecessor, The Access to the Region's Core (ARC) project.
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Which is the better deal? 1992 Porsche 968 vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster
Irwin Greenstein Transportation Technology & AutomotiveValue is always a relative concept. But when it comes to the 2016 Porsche Boxster, I ran through a pricing exercise to discover if the mid-engine, two-seat roadster is good deal from a historical perspective. With a starting MSRP of $52,000 for the 2016 Boxster, skeptics will argue it's nearly impossible to find one divested of options to warrant that skinny sticker price. That's because the Porsche option list can have a hockey-stick curve that can easily escalate the advertised base price of a car to a premium of 50 percent or more.
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No, we have not failed
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe current issue of Rotor & Wing features a photo of crumpled helicopter wreckage on the cover beneath the headline, "After 10 Years, Have We Failed?" The accompanying article inside examines the International Helicopter Safety Team's (IHST) 2005 goal of reducing helicopter accidents by 80 percent within 10 years and some of the reasons why we, as an industry, have come up short. Okay, way short. And the fatal accident rate has remained the same for years — just under 1 in 5.
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With sanctions lifted, Iran’s airports eye period of growth
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWith sanctions lifted on Iran, its long forgotten aviation infrastructure is set to be revitalized. At the recent CAPA Iran Aviation Summit, Abbas Akhoundi, Iran's transport minister, invited foreign investors to come and rebuild the country's airports. So what does the future hold?
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Selecting the RV that will work for you — Part 1
Howard Jaros Recreation & LeisureThere are many determinations to make when selecting an RV to purchase. That decision can be entirely different if the RV is being used for full-time RV living compared to just for occasional travel. What I want to address in this writing is to give you things to consider when starting your research for an RV you may be considering. It amazes me that 1.3 million Americans live in an RV full-time. The question is, did most of these folks make the right choice when they made their first RV purchase?
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A helicopter noise standoff in Los Angeles
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe subject of helicopter noise in the Los Angeles Basin is an emotional topic for those on both sides of the issue, but events over the last year threaten to send it on a collision course with reality. First, a little background.
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A wonderful wake-up call in sleepy Seneca Falls
Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & LeisureAfter driving the Jeep in New York's Finger Lakes region, I knew something was definitely wrong. There's nothing like a morning problem to make your day. As a teenager living nearby, I was always impressed with Cayuga Lake and the surrounding countryside. It is really delightful. If you're looking for a vacation spot, perhaps you should consider Cayuga State Park. Even with my vehicle problems, I am delighted to be back for a visit.
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