WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology - Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2023: * * * Employment Remains 8.3% Above Pre-Pandemic August 2019 * * * U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment decreased to 803,768 workers in August 2023, 125 (0.02%) fewer workers than in July 2023 (803,893) and 61,442 (8.28%) more than in pre-pandem  more

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 10 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world's largest express transportation company, is enhancing the online shipping experience for its customers. The new automated e-commerce capability in FedEx Ship Manager(TM) (FSM) supports small businesses and e-commerce merchants across the Middle East and North Africa, helping them efficiently manage their shipments online. Available across 45 cou  more

IRELAND, Europe, Oct. 12 -- FedEx issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: FedEx Express Europe, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world's largest express transportation company, today announces plans to build a new state-of-the-art logistics facility in Dublin, Ireland. Strategically situated in the Horizon Business Park south of Dublin Airport, the new facility will serve as the FedEx headquarters in Ireland and will combine key operations, including a pickup and del  more

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 11 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, has expanded its FedEx Authorized ShipCenter (FASC) locations in the Philippines. Customers can now enjoy even greater flexibility and convenience by dropping off their packages at 792 2GO outlets, 335 SM Business Centers and 25 Alfamart stores across the country, at no extra cost. Select Alfamart  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, Oct. 11 -- FedEx issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2023: FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, was recognized as the 'Best Companies to Work for in Asia in 2023' for the third year in a row by HR Asia. FedEx was awarded for exemplary human resource management practices and strong corporate culture that drives high employee engagement. FedEx achieved an outstanding 100 percen  more

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa issued the following news release: A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine and heroin was sentenced on September 27, 2023, in federal court in Sioux City. Nathan Miller, 49, from Dows, Iowa, pled guilty May 10, 2023, to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin and one count of distribution and aiding and abetting another in the distribution of methamphetamine. At   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: At just five years old, the University of Memphis Commercial Aviation program can't drive much less fly, yet that didn't prevent two of its top students from landing prestigious scholarships at the University Aviation Association's 76th annual conference held in St. Petersburg, Fla., in September. Cade Plunk and Brandon Carrol, both commercial aviation majors from Pickwick, Tenn., represented the UofM a  more

VINCENNES, Indiana, Oct. 13 -- Vincennes University issued the following news release: Vincennes University proudly announced a $4.5 million state-funded initiative focused on injecting further vitality into Indiana's aviation industry and bolstering the Indianapolis International Airport's growth. VU plans to expand the reach of its educational impact by doubling the enrollment of the University's esteemed Aviation Maintenance program. In addition, VU aims to boost its high school dual credit  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Women In Trucking Association issued the following news release: Workplace cultures that are strong in diversity and inclusion have been linked in increased productivity, and companies in commercial freight transportation are increasingly formalizing diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies, according to the 2023 WIT Index. Developed by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), the WIT Index is the industry barometer to benchmark and measure each year the percentage  more