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Estimating the Costs of Rail Delays Due to HAZMAT Incidents

Rail incidents such as derailments and collisions can have serious impacts in terms of loss of life and damage to equipment and infrastructure. When the rail incident involves hazardous materials (HAZMAT), the consequences can be even more severe. PHMSA, in collaboration with FRA, asked the U.S....

Recap: International Collaboration in Advanced Air Mobility

On February 6, 2024, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center and Federal Aviation Administration held the sixth discussion of a seven-part thought leadership series titled International Collaboration in Advanced Air Mobility.

“Close collaboration with our international partners is critical to...

Recap: Considerations for Equity in Advanced Air Mobility

On January 23, 2024, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center and Federal Aviation Administration held the fifth discussion of a seven-part thought leadership series titled Considerations for Equity in Advanced Air Mobility. This talk focused on the work of FAA, U.S. DOT, and aviation stakeholders to...

Recap: Environmentally Responsible Advanced Air Mobility

On January 17, 2024, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center and Federal Aviation Administration held the fourth discussion of a seven-part thought leadership series titled Environmentally Responsible Advanced Air Mobility. The discussion focused on the work of FAA and the U.S. DOT Volpe Center to understand...

Recap: Transformation: Urban Air Mobility Concept of Operations

On December 19, 2023, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center and FAA held the third discussion of a seven-part thought leadership series titled Transformation: Urban Air Mobility Concept of Operations. The talk focused on FAA and NASA’s ongoing work to move innovative ideas and technologies forward that will...

Recap: Safety and Advanced Air Mobility

 Safety and Advanced Air Mobility 

On December 7, 2023, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center and FAA held the second program in its Up, Up and Away: Innovations in Advanced Air Mobility thought leadership series. The...