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April 11, 2014

Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract

Carrier Operates As US Airways Express On Regional Routes

Piedmont Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have voted in favor of a new contract that includes pay increases and work rule improvements for the nearly 200 regional Flight Attendants. The agreement was reached with the assistance of the National Mediation Board (NMB).

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FAA Announces The Republic Of The Philippines’ Aviation Safety Rating

Returned To Category 1 Under ICAO Standards

The FAA announced Wednesday that the Republic of the Philippines again complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and has been granted a Category 1 rating.

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United Airlines' First Boeing 787-9 Rolls Out Of The Factory

Newest Dreamliner Is Longer, Travels Farther And Carries More Passengers

United Airlines' first 787-9 Dreamliner rolled out of final assembly Tuesday evening at Boeing's Everett, WA facility. The rollout marks the first major milestone in the aircraft's production ahead of its expected delivery this summer. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the second and newest member of the fuel-efficient 787 family. With the fuselage stretched 20 feet longer than the 787-8, United's 787-9 will fly more than 30 additional passengers and up to 300 nautical miles farther with the same exceptional environmental performance.

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A4A Applauds Committee Approval Of Shuster-DeFazio Legislation

Bill Intended To Restore Transparency Of Airfare Taxes On Tickets

The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday passed The Transparent Airfares Act of 2014, a bill designed to ensuring airline customers are aware of exactly how much of their ticket price goes to federal taxes and still know the full price of travel before they purchase.

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Allied Pilots Association Commends Republic Pilots For Rejecting Contract

Calls Vote 'Another Stake in the Ground' To Turn Profession Around

The president of the Allied Pilots Association, certified collective bargaining agent for the 10,000 pilots of American Airlines, applauded the pilots of Republic Airways Holdings for rejecting a tentative agreement the Republic pilots deemed deficient.

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IAM Employees At Alaska Airlines Ratify New Five-Year Contract

Pact Approved By 62 Percent Of Those Casting Ballots

Alaska Airlines' 2,500 clerical, office and passenger service employees, who are represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, have ratified a new five-year contract. The contract was approved by 62 percent of those who voted.

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