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August 18, 2010

Getting Dreamliner Pilots Ready To Fly

FAA Grants Provisional Approval For 787 Dreamliner Pilot Training Courses

The FAA has granted provisional approval to Boeing Training & Flight Services for its 787 Dreamliner pilot training courses. With the 787 pilot training courses, pilots can transition to the new airplane in five to 20 days, depending on pilot experience.

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Pistole: TSA Considering Making Some TSO's Sworn Officers

Any Such Move Would Be At Least A Year Away

Two years ago, TSA angered some police groups by issuing police-inspired uniforms and badges to its screeners, which it calls "Transportation Security Officers," or TSOs.

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Consumer Group Says DOT Data Shows That 3 Hour Rule Works For Passengers

Report Shows Only 3 Airplanes On The Tarmac Over Three Hours In June

FlyersRights.org says that the latest official DOT data refutes claims by airlines that the 3 Hour Rule is causing cancellations and not helping passengers. According to the most recent report, last year in June there were 268 tarmac delays of over 3 hours. This year in June there were 3.

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Aspiring Aviation Pros Invited 'Focus On The Future' At Atlanta Job Fair

EAA And Fltops.com Hosting Career Conference

Future professional pilots or those considering another career in aviation can join EAA in the "Focus On The Future" session held in conjunction with the FltOps.com Global Pilot Career Conference and Job Fair on Saturday, August 28, in Atlanta.

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Hillsboro Aviation Faces $580,000 FAA Fine

Oregon Company Allegedly Performed Improper Repairs, Falsified Maintenance Records

The FAA is proposing a $580,000 civil penalty against Hillsboro Aviation, Inc., of Hillsboro, OR, for allegedly performing improper repairs, deliberately falsifying maintenance records and operating a helicopter in a reckless manner.

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Air Transat Pilots Overwhelmingly Authorize Union To Call Strike

97 Percent Of Pilots Vote In Favor Of A Walkout

The pilots of Canada-based Air Transat have voted to support conducting a lawful strike if a collective agreement is not reached with their management. In a recent strike ballot issued by the union leadership to the pilot group, an overwhelming 97 percent of pilots voted in favor of a lawful strike.

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