Agency Has Called For Such Batteries To Be Banned From Checked Baggage
The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), the world’s largest non-governmental aviation safety organization, applauded the FAA's recent proposal to prohibit lithium batteries installed in certain electronic equipment from checked baggage on passenger aircraft. The FAA issued its recommendations to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel after internal tests repeatedly demonstrated substantial fire concerns.
Ethiopian Is The First Airline In Africa To Operate The 787-9
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines recently celebrated the delivery of the carrier's first Boeing 787-9. Ethiopian is leasing the Dreamliner through an agreement with AerCap.
World Jet Airliner Fleet Predicted To Double To 51,800 Aircraft
Avolon, an international aircraft leasing company, has issued its World Fleet Forecast, which projects growth in and changes to the global commercial jet fleet over the next twenty years. The analysis includes forecasts of aircraft deliveries, retirements, funding requirements and passenger-to-freighter conversions.
Awarded $1.3 Million Judgement Under The ADA Act Saying Employees With HIV Were Not Accommodated
A Nevada Federal Jury on Friday October 20 rendered a $1.3 million verdict under the Americans with Disabilities Act against Delta Air Lines including $800,000 in punitive damages. Delta was found guilty of both failing to accommodate the HIV protected disability of the Plaintiff and terminating Plaintiff on account of his disability. Back pay, front pay and legal fees to be awarded under the Federal Statute have not yet been decided. The jury found Delta's actions were knowing and reckless, and awarded punitive damages.
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