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Jury Rules Against USAPA

Receives Decision in Duty of Fair Representation Trial

A jury in a Phoenix, Ariz., federal court has found the US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) liable in a Duty of Fair Representation lawsuit. The suit was brought against USAPA, which represents all US Airways pilots, by six former America West pilots.

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ALPA: Colgan 3407 Legacy Must Be 'To Enhance Training and Address Fatigue'

Facts explored at this week’s NTSB Public Hearing on the Colgan Air Flight 3407 accident drew attention to many long-standing safety priorities of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA).

NTSB Member Expresses Concerns About HazMat

Lithium Batteries Attract Scrutiny

NTSB Member Deborah A.P. Hersman testified, Thursday, before Congress about the safety of hazardous materials transportation. Part of that testimony was focused on the transportation of lithium batteries, a current issue of concern to many in aviation.

So That's Where The Money Is... Detroit Metro Receives $15M For Runway Upgrades

Summer Project Estimated To Generate Up To 225 New Local Jobs

While we're sure that many of you have as cautionary an outlook on the stimulus package as we do, its nice to know that a solid aviation infrastructure project got a piece of it... and for a change, its not going to an airport named after John Murtha.