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November 07, 2013

AFA Disappointed FAA Training Rule Does Not Include FAs

Despite Years Spent Developing Multi-Faceted Training, FAA Issues New Guidance For Pilots Only

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) expressed disappointment with the exclusion of flight attendants from the FAA's recently unveiled enhanced training procedures, which include only pilots, despite years of joint work by flight attendants and the FAA on rules that would cover all crewmembers and dispatchers.

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Leasing Company Plans To Acquire 20 A380 Airplanes

Could End Nearly Year-Long Drought For Orders For The Superjumbo

It could be a major gamble, but it could pay off big. Doric Leasing CEO Mark Lapidus said in a recent interview that the company plans to place an order for 20 A380 superjumbo airplanes with confidence that clients can be found to operate them.

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Boeing Delivers Air Europa's 25th Next-Generation 737-800

Mallorca-Based Carrier Is Also The Spanish Launch Customer For The 787 Dreamliner

Boeing and Air Europa today celebrated the Spanish carrier's 25th direct delivery of a Next-Generation 737-800. Air Europa showcased the latest addition to its fleet at a special event at its base on the Spanish island of Mallorca.

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California Pacific Airlines Still Waiting For FAA Approval

Has Furloughed All Of Its Employees Until Further Notice

The FAA has informed California Pacific Airline that it will be sometime in 2014 before it can review the carrier's latest application to begin service out of Carlsbad's McClellan-Palomar Airport.

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US Airways Removes Brandon T. Jackson From Monday Flight

Airline Says The Actor's Behavior Was 'Disruptive'

Another actor has been removed from an airline flight, and gone on to make his case on Twitter causing a minor media feeding frenzy.

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Hersman Backs New FAA Pilot Training Rule

NTSB Chair Says Several Recommendations Addressed By The Rule

NTSB Chair Deborah A.P. Hersman says the FAA's new pilot training rule addresses many NTSB safety recommendations and when these provisions are implemented, safety will be improved. "We applaud Secretary Foxx, Administrator Huerta and the entire FAA team for finalizing this long-awaited rule which addresses recommendations stemming from accidents dating back more than two decades," she said in a statement.

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Machinists To Vote On Boeing 777X Proposal

Tentative Agreement Reached Between Union, Planemaker

Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 751, District W-24 will vote on a proposal from the Boeing Company that, if approved, would guarantee the Boeing 777X wings and fuselage will be built by IAM members in the Puget Sound. In exchange for the 777X guarantee, Boeing proposes a new eight-year labor agreement that will expire in September 2024, providing an unprecedented degree of labor stability in the volatile and competitive industry.

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ALPA Praises Announcement Of New Pilot Training Rules

Moak: 'Another Step Forward In Making A Safe Industry Safer'

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) is praising an announcement made by the FAA to move forward with the implementation of new training rules for air carrier pilots. The new rules were announced today by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx and Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta at a press conference at the DOT Headquarters in Washington D.C.

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