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September 30, 2008

Report: Gov't Ponders Reinforced Cargo Containers For Aircraft

ATA Notes Kevlar-Laced Pods Would Weigh More, Carry Less

The US government is very interested in proposed "bomb-resistant" luggage containers for airliners, that could prevent a small suitcase bomb from taking down an airliner. But practical considerations may leave the idea on the shelf.

Say CEO Has Done Nothing To Earn Fat Paycheck

Pilots for United Airlines fired another salvo this week against management at their troubled airline, calling for the UAL Board of Directors to cut the pay of CEO Glenn Tilton, "as a reflection of concern and solidarity with passengers and employees who are being forced to tighten their belts."

Is There Really A Pilot Shortage? With ALPA's Paul Rice And UAA's Ronald Levy

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 09.30.08 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 09.30.08 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- Is There Really A Pilot Shortage? 09.30.08 (ANN Special Report, with Paul Rice of Air Line Pilots Association Inte

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Sun Country Slashes Employee Pay As Petters Resigns

CEO Says Workers Will Be Repaid Next Year

Last week, federal agents descended on the headquarters of The Petters Group in Minnetonka, MN and there was no explanation why the financing company was hit. Now, we know.

Global Credit Crisis May Hit Smaller Manufacturers Hard

The International Air Transport Association predicts the world's airlines will lose a total of $5.2 billion this year, and Airbus alone says up to 27 percent of its order backlog may be at risk. What does this mean for manufacturers of smaller airliners?