FAA Administrator Huerta Releases Statement Supporting The Move
While the reaction to President Donald Trump's plan to privatize Air Traffic Control has raised numerous red flags among the GA and business aviation communities, airlines are generally pleased with the proposal.
The pilots of JetBlue Airways, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association Int’l (ALPA) have received access to a $2.5 million allocation from ALPA’s Major Contingency Fund (MCF) to support the pilots’ critical phase of endgame contract negotiations. The allocation was announced on May 31 after a special vote by the Association’s Executive Council to release the funds, and comes after more than two years of direct contract negotiations between JetBlue management and the airline’s 3,400 pilots.
Fifteen A350 XWB Deliveries Already Dispatched To Cathay Pacific All With Jet Fuel Blend
Showing its strong commitment towards eco-efficiency, Airbus becomes the first aircraft manufacturer to offer its customers the option of delivering new jets using a blend of sustainable jet fuel.
Not All Passenger Advocacy Groups Agree With The Proposal
While President Donald Trump touted the support of passenger advocacy groups for his proposal to privatize ATC in his speech Monday, not all such organizations are on board with the idea. According to FlyersRights.org, the proposal represents the creation of an airline controlled corporate monopoly to take over the nation's air traffic control system from the FAA.
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