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September 27, 2018

Republic Airways, Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement For Flight Attendants

New Five-Year Contract Covers Some 2,100 FAs

Teamsters Local 135 and Republic Airways have reached a tentative agreement on terms of a new five-year contract for the roughly 2,100 Republic flight attendants represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (“IBT”).

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JetBlue Celebrates Puerto Rico, Supports Tourism To The Island

Introduces Its Newest Livery: Bluericua

JetBlue has unveiled its latest special livery, which is dedicated to “La Isla del Encanto.” The Airbus A320 aircraft – tail N779JB - is named “Bluericua,” blending JetBlue’s brand with the affectionate name for people of Puerto Rican descent. This custom-designed livery is inspired by JetBlue’s admiration for Puerto Rico’s dynamic culture, stunning beauty and the passionate spirit of its community.

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IBAC Accepts Advanced Aircrew Academy's SMS For Accreditation

Safety Managers Online Training Module Gains Approval

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has accepted Advanced Aircrew Academy's new Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Safety Manager online training module for accreditation.

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NTSB: Canadian Flight Crew Misidentifies Runway, Causes Taxiway Overflight

Descended To An Altitude Of Just 100 Feet AGL Before Initiating Go-Around

The NTSB determined Tuesday an Air Canada flight crew’s lack of awareness caused the July 7, 2017, overflight of a taxiway at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO).

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NTSB Fatigue Findings A Wakeup Call For Ottawa

The Air Canada Pilots Association Calls On Canadian Government To Close The Two-Hour Gap To Protect Canadian Passengers

The Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) has endorsed recommendations made by the U.S. NTSB, which calls on the Government of Canada to fix its outdated fatigue regulations to ensure the safety of Canada's passengers and pilots.

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Airbus A330-900 Receives EASA Type Certification

First Aircraft Ready For Delivery To Launch Operator TAP Air Portugal Soon

The A330-900 has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. The Type Certificate was signed by EASA’s Certification Director, Trevor Woods, and handed over by EASA’s Head of Large Aeroplanes Certification, Ludovic Aron, to Airbus’ Head of Engineering for Commercial Aircraft, Jean-Brice Dumont. FAA certification is expected to follow shortly.

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Delta Flights Grounded Tuesday Due To IT Issues

Flights Resumed Tuesday Night, Residual Effects Expected To Be Minimal

Delta Airlines flights were grounded Tuesday due to an IT issue that took the airline about an hour to correct, though the cause of the problem has not been identified.

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