Say Concerns About Competition, National Security Must Be
Addressed
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing 12,000 pilots
of American Airlines, asked the federal government Wednesday to
defer any ruling on American Airlines’ application for
antitrust exemption to allow for a full examination of related
national security, competitiveness and outsourcing issues.
"We have decided to begin the process of selling Gatwick Airport
immediately." With that announcement -- issued this week by Colin
Matthews, CEO of British airport operator BAA -- one of Britain's
busiest airports is now on the market, in the face of an uncertain
economy and over protests by union workers.
Embraer announced Tuesday the sale of the first Embraer 195 jet
to Montenegro Airlines. The agreement also includes purchase rights
for two more aircraft of the same model. The value of the deal, at
list price, is $39.5 million, and could total $118.5 million if all
of the purchase rights are exercised.
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