Mesa Flight Attendants Fly Under United Express And American Eagle Brands
Mesa flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today began casting votes to authorize a strike to support efforts to reach an agreement at the carrier. Strike vote ballots have been sent to the over 1,000 flight attendants, with a vote count scheduled for March 29, 2017. Mesa Airlines operates flights for American Airlines (as American Eagle) and United Airlines (as United Express).
Following a comprehensive flight test program, the A321neo powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines has been granted joint Type Certification from the EASA and the FAA.
First Such Donation By The Company To An Educational Institution
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) have announced that Bombardier has donated a CRJ100 aircraft to be used in BCIT’s Aerospace programs. It is Bombardier’s first donation of a commercial aircraft to an educational institution and symbolizes the company’s commitment to the training of a skilled workforce and further strengthening of the aerospace industry in Canada.
The FAA will hold 11 public information workshops in April and May 2017 on proposed airspace improvements in the Denver Metro Area. The improvements are part of the Denver Metroplex project, which proposes to use streamlined satellite navigation to move air traffic more safely and efficiently through the Metro Area. Existing air routes may be modified with new satellite-based routes.
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