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July 10, 2014

A4A Calls On DOT To Support Transparency For Airline Passengers

Trade Organizational Critical Of DOT Opposition To Transparent Airfares Act

Industry trade organization Airlines for America (A4A) is calling the U.S. DOT's opposition to the Transparent Airfares Act currently being debated in Washington a "disingenuous" move on the part of bureaucrats.

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WestJet Announces Entry Into Wide-Body Service

Airline Is In 'Advanced Stages' Of Sourcing Aircraft

WestJet Airlines says it is moving forward with plans that would see the airline fly its own wide-body aircraft as early as fall 2015. The airline has received the support of the WestJet Pilot Association and its Board of Directors, and is currently in the advanced stages of sourcing wide-body aircraft.

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Machinists Union Wins Election For Spirit Airlines Ramp Agents

Balloting Was Overseen By The National Mediation Board

In an election overseen by the National Mediation Board (NMB), nearly 220 Spirit Airlines ramp agents voted to be represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). Nearly 80 percent of the votes cast were for IAM representation.

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Bangkok Airways Signs Contract For Three ATR 72-600s

Converts Options Into Firm Orders, First Delivery Scheduled Later This Year

Thailand's Bangkok Airways and the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR are pleased to announce the signature of a contract for the purchase of three ATR 72-600s, valued at approximately $24.6 million each. This deal represents the conversion into firm orders of the options included in the deal unveiled earlier this year at the Singapore Airshow.

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Brazilian Airline GOL To Use Sugarcane-Based Jet Fuel

Schedules First International Commercial Flights With Newly Approved Amyris-Total Aviation Biofuel

Amyris has partnered with Brazilian airline GOL to begin the first commercial route with farnesane, the recently approved renewable jet fuel.

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Boeing, Air New Zealand Celebrate First 787-9 Dreamliner Delivery

First Of 10 787-9s For The Launch Customer's Fleet

The first 787-9 Dreamliner has been delivered to launch customer Air New Zealand in a ceremony held at Boeing's Everett, WA facility. About 1,000 Boeing employees representing the 787 program joined Air New Zealand executives and guests at a unique celebration of this milestone event.

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House Approves Restoration Of Oversight To CBP Preclearance Process

A4A Welcomes Passage Of The Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess the impact future preclearance facilities will have on security, passengers, the economy and customs staffing at U.S. gateway airports.

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ERAU Receives FAA Approval For ATP Certification Training Program

First Training Provider To Be Certified Under New FAA Regulations

When new FAA regulations take effect August 1, all future airline pilots will be required to complete an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certification Training Program to qualify to take the ATP Airman Knowledge Test, a prerequisite for the ATP certificate that is required for employment as a commercial airline pilot in the United States.

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