Employees ranging from current and former pilots to
administrative personnel allege that Gulfstream changed
computerized time records, allowing pilots to exceed federal safety
rules for flying time.
Through all the discussion of climate change, alternative fuels
have shared a major portion of the spotlight. Whether ethanol,
which is powering some aircraft flying at air shows today, or more
exotic ideas for all segments of the aviation industry, the search
for an environmentally-friendly fuel has sparked a wave of research
that could one day lead to lower emissions for aircraft from LSA's
to jumbo jets.
The memo was delivered to Delta pilots late last
week. Delta pilots union chairman Lee Moak said eligible
pilots who elect to retire could receive up to nine month pay and
benefits as part of an early-exit program.
For the 8th year in a row, Alaska Airlines has received a
Diamond Award for maintenance training excellence from the FAA. It
is also the sixth consecutive year Alaska received the award with
the distinction of Special Recognition, an honor given only when
all eligible employees participate in the Aviation Maintenance
Technician Awards (AMT) program.
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