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FAA's NOTAM System Crashes, Sparking Safety Concerns After Fatal Accidents

The FAA's primary air safety notification system, NOTAM, crashed for several hours on Saturday, causing initial flight disruption fears after two fatal plane crashes killed 73 people; a backup system mitigated major impacts, but residual delays are possible.

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theguardian.com
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Self-Healing Road Surface Reduces Pothole Damage Costs

Scientists created a self-healing bitumen that repairs cracks within an hour, reducing pothole damage costs (UK: £579 million in 2024) and extending road lifespan by 30%; the technology uses plant spores and recycled oils, with machine learning aiding development.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Deadly Mid-air Collision Near DCA Prompts Safety Reassurance

A mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport killed 67 people, prompting pilots to reassure passengers about safety; investigations reveal the American Airlines plane's last-second maneuver and the Blackhawk helicopter's exceeding authorized altitude, with a combined flight dat...

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sueddeutsche.de
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Germany Improves Rural Public Transport with Digital Tools

Germany is improving public transportation in rural areas by integrating on-demand, scheduled, and shared rides using digital tools and a digital twin to simulate and optimize transportation networks, addressing limited accessibility and boosting rural areas' attractiveness.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
lemonde.fr
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Paris implements high-occupancy vehicle lane on périphérique starting March 3rd, 2025

Starting March 3rd, 2025, a high-occupancy vehicle lane will be implemented on Paris' périphérique and parts of the A1 and A13 highways during peak hours, with fines starting May 1st for non-compliance, to reduce pollution and noise affecting 550,000 residents and leveraging the 2024 Olympic Games' ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Hamburg's Mobility Shift Benefits Car Drivers Despite Increased Construction

Hamburg's traffic senator claims that investments in cycling and public transport reduced car drivers' time lost in traffic jams by 10% in 2023 compared to 2019, despite increased road construction, a 60,000 population increase, and the conversion of 4,000 public parking spaces; this is due to a red...

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welt.de
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Booming Antarctic Tourism Raises Environmental Concerns

Antarctica's tourism is booming, driven by social media influencers promoting the region, attracting a growing market of up to 1000 passenger ships, raising concerns about environmental impacts and the need for stricter regulations, despite existing guidelines and the Antarctic Treaty.

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Life Below Water
cnn.com
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Improved Support for Families Following Recent Aviation Accidents

In the aftermath of recent aviation accidents in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, federal agencies and airlines implemented the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act, providing immediate support and information to over 100 family members, a significant change from past practices where families ...

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Spain Mandates Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Facing Sustainability Challenges

Spain's aviation sector is implementing a mandatory 2% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) this year, increasing gradually to 70% by 2050, although challenges like raw material scarcity, import dependency, and the high cost of SAF remain.

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Climate Action
sueddeutsche.de
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Digital Tools to Optimize Rural Public Transportation in Germany

Hof University leads a new project using digital tools and machine learning to optimize rural public transportation in Germany, integrating various transport modes to improve efficiency and accessibility, funded by the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport with 1.8 million euros.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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United Airlines Flight Suffers Engine Fire, Passengers Evacuate Safely

A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York experienced an engine fire on the runway on Sunday, causing all 109 passengers and crew to evacuate via slides and stairs with no injuries; the FAA is investigating.

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Deadly Midair Collision Near Reagan Airport

On Saturday, a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional plane collided near Reagan National Airport, killing an estimated 67 people; preliminary data suggests the helicopter was above its allowed altitude and the plane may have attempted to evade the helicopter seconds before impact.

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