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a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management
a fleet of buses rolling down the highway
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Transitioning to electric or solar-powered fleets, optimizing delivery routes to minimize fuel consumption, and partnering with carriers committed to green logistics are all impactful strategies.
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Rhett Power, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Similarly, airlines like United and Alaska have increased the number of premium economy, business, and first-class seats across their fleets.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
And with more fleets planned into 2031, including next year’s Disney Destiny that will be superhero-inspired, offerings will only get better.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
The fleets are still too small, the companies are mostly cautious about growing too quickly, and the technology is still more expensive than the meager revenues being brought in.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Dec. 2024
Airlines are required to publish relevant dimensions of their cargo hold doors and storage areas for all aircraft in their fleets.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Despite the trends, some airlines continue to operate young aircraft, a result of continuing to add aircraft to small fleets.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
As the technology evolves, Fullerton prepares students to manage increasingly complex systems, from drone swarms to autonomous delivery fleets.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The program prepares students for roles beyond operating individual drones, equipping them to manage fleets, oversee package delivery systems, and work with advanced air mobility solutions like air taxis.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Rhett Power, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Similarly, airlines like United and Alaska have increased the number of premium economy, business, and first-class seats across their fleets.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
And with more fleets planned into 2031, including next year’s Disney Destiny that will be superhero-inspired, offerings will only get better.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
The fleets are still too small, the companies are mostly cautious about growing too quickly, and the technology is still more expensive than the meager revenues being brought in.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Dec. 2024
Airlines are required to publish relevant dimensions of their cargo hold doors and storage areas for all aircraft in their fleets.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Despite the trends, some airlines continue to operate young aircraft, a result of continuing to add aircraft to small fleets.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
As the technology evolves, Fullerton prepares students to manage increasingly complex systems, from drone swarms to autonomous delivery fleets.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The program prepares students for roles beyond operating individual drones, equipping them to manage fleets, oversee package delivery systems, and work with advanced air mobility solutions like air taxis.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Fleets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleets. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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