Transportation & Aviation

The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary investigation into a DART train fire in late July that injured almost a dozen riders found loose overhead power cables were the likely cause.

Directors voted to delay a final decision on service changes for at least two weeks to give the agency more time to communicate how they'll impact member cities.

Southwest Airlines will soon require plus-size travelers to pay for an extra seat in advance if they can't fit within the armrests of one seat. This change is part of several updates the airline is making. The new rule starts on Jan. 27, the same day Southwest begins assigning seats.

DART staff said service frequency will remain largely intact, but there will still be some route cuts and fare changes as the agency tries to cut its own budget.

Regional transportation leaders are sending a letter to congressional representatives asking them to support the bullet train project.

Some DART passengers said they have safety concerns following the incident that injured 15 people.

A letter sent by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit board chair asks seven of its member cities requesting General Mobility Program funds to not support any legislation defunding the agency.

The agency is proposing cuts to bus routes and light rail frequency and an increase in fares for paratransit riders.

Fort Worth’s reputation as a center for aviation-related businesses took a step forward June 24 when the City Council agreed to an expansion of a lease with MTU Maintenance, which will make a $120 million investment as part of a 30-year lease and create one of the largest aircraft engine maintenance and testing facilities in North America.

The nation's top safety investigators concluded there were multiple systemic failures that led to a midair blowout during the flight of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max jet last year.

The Regional Transportation Council approved more than $74 million in federal funds and local matches for bike trails and school route projects across North Texas.

After a chaotic few months, regional transit leaders, cities and DART advocates are regrouping.