Representatives with the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal
Association (AMFA) tell ANN the union is calling on outsourced
aircraft repair shops to stop fighting a recent FAA ruling that
subjects them to the same drug and alcohol testing as aircraft
mechanics directly employed by US airlines.
Sees Streamlined Fleet Necessary For Continuing
Transformation
Alaska Airlines announced Monday the Alaska Air Group Board of
Directors has authorized a plan to transition the airline to a
fleet of all-Boeing 737 aircraft by the end of 2008.
Gallagher, Grinstein Say Pilot Costs MUST Be Trimmed
The first day of arbitration hearings in Washington between
bankrupt Delta Air Lines Inc. and its pilots over ongoing contract
disputes netted some discouraging news -- "it looks more likely
than not" Delta will ultimately terminate its pilots' pension
plan.
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