McCarran International Airport Slated For Taxiway Construction
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a $17.8 million federal grant on Friday that will reconstruct two major taxiways at McCarran International Airport. The Secretary made the announcement during a tour of the airport, where he was joined by U.S. Senator Harry Reid. “We must continue to invest in our nation’s airports and ensure we maintain the highest level of safety,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
Two Years Remain On Compliance Order From FAA, EASA
Two years ago, the FAA and EASA both issued airworthiness directives requiring Airbus to fix an electrical problem that causes a nearly-complete failure of instruments in the cockpit of its A230 airplanes. There have been more than 50 documented cases in which an A320 family aircraft's cockpit has gone dark, with unreadable instruments and inoperative radios.
Turkish Airlines, the third largest international carrier in Europe, has implemented a Crew Tracking solution developed by Jeppesen to help the airline manage its crew operations as the airline continues to expand its air service.
Gateway University Program Welcomes First Graduates
A four way collaboration with JetBlue Airways, Cape Air, the University of North Dakota (UND) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has paid off for two Captains joining JetBlue's flight crew as First Officers. Cape Air Captains Shanti Merriman and Daniel Thurber, both Embry-Riddle graduates, successfully passed the JetBlue interview process and report for duty in a few weeks.
Some 350 Pilots Are Included In The Bargaining Unit
Pilots at Allegiant Air have voted to join the Airline Professionals Association (APA), Teamsters Local 1224 in Wilmington, Ohio, the Teamsters Airline Division announced Thursday. There are approximately 350 pilots in the bargaining unit.
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