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Hire More TSA Officers To Reduce Passenger Lines, Union Leader Says

AFGE: Failure To Hire Security Officers Means Longer Wait Times At Sea-Tac, Other Airports

The Transportation Security Administration must hire additional officers to alleviate long lines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and other airports across the country, the head of the union representing Transportation Security Officers said Monday.

CAPA Urges Contact Congress To Pass The 'Safe Skies Act'

Bill Would End The Cargo Pilot Crew Rest Carve-Out

The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) is calling on Congress to pass the "Safe Skies Act" and end the cargo carve-out for all-cargo and supplemental carrier pilots.

New Runway Plans At Dublin Airport Progressing

Dublin Airport Authority Plans To Start Construction Next Year

The Dublin Airport Authority (daa) is progressing its plans to deliver a new runway for Dublin Airport.

Law Firms Investigating Virgin America Sale

Says Stock Price May Be Undervalued By Purchaser Alaska Airlines

Two law firms have opened investigations into the sale of Virgin America to Alaska Airlines announced last week.

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First Full GE9X Engine Begins Testing

Ground Runs Underway At GE Peebles Facility In OH

Ground testing in underway on the first full GE9X development engine, which is the world's largest commercial aircraft engine, at GE Aviation's Peebles Testing Operation in Ohio. The GE9X engine will power Boeing's new 777X aircraft.