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November 21, 2018

Newly Organized Group Of Aircraft Fuelers At Sea-Tac Airport Threaten Strike

Swissport Aircraft Fuelers Vote Overwhelmingly To Authorize A Strike

A group of nearly 150 aircraft fuelers have authorized a strike against their employer, escalating their fight for a first contract with Swissport. The workers, who fuel nearly all aircraft departing from Sea-Tac International Airport, have been working to negotiate a first contract since voting in March to join Teamsters Local 174.

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Boeing, Jeju Air Announce Order For Up To 50 737 MAX Airplanes

Deal Is Largest Ever Order From A Korean Low-Cost Carrier; Includes 40 Firm Orders And 10 Options

Boeing and Jeju Air announced the airline is ordering 40 737 MAX 8 airplanes with options for 10 additional jets. The deal, valued at up to $5.9 billion at list prices, is the largest order ever placed by a Korean low cost carrier and reflects rising demand for air travel in South Korea.

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Rolls-Royce Wins Trent 7000 Order From Delta Air Lines

Will Power 10 New A330neo Aircraft

Rolls-Royce has won an order from Delta Air Lines for Trent 7000 engines to power ten Airbus aircraft. The order also includes Rolls-Royce’s flagship TotalCare long term service support.

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SaudiGulf Airlines Selects CFM LEAP-1A To Power New A320neo Aircraft

Will Lease Additional LEAP-Powered Aircraft

Al-Qahtani Aviation, parent company of SaudiGulf Airlines, and CFM International has signed a purchase agreement for LEAP-1A engines to power 10 firm, 10 option A320neo family aircraft that are scheduled to begin delivery in 2023.  The value of the agreement, which includes the firm engine order and a long-term service agreement, is more than $1.0 billion U.S. at list price.

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AAAE/IAAE Sign Agreement With Indian Aviation Academy, GMR Aviation Academy

Will Provide Training, Accreditation Programs

The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE), an affiliate organization of AAAE, are proud to announce a major new agreement with the Indian Aviation Academy and GMR Aviation Academy to bring a wide-ranging array of professional development and training programs to airport executives throughout India.

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FAA Wants You To Pack Safely This Holiday Season

Remember: 'When In Doubt, Leave It Out'

Millions of travelers will take to the skies during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to help you make it to your destination safely. You can help with that by paying close attention to what’s in your bag.

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FAA Seeks Comment On ATP, Type Rating Standards

Last Step In Transition To A More Integrated And Systematic Approach To Pilot Certification

As the latest step in its transition to a more integrated and systematic approach to pilot certification, the FAA is asking for public comments on new draft standards for obtaining an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate in the airplane category or for obtaining an airplane type rating.

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Southwest Airlines Flagged 737 MAX Sensor Issues

Replaced Two Malfunctioning Units In The Weeks Prior To Lion Air Accident

Southwest Airlines replaced two malfunctioning flight-control sensors on Boeing 737 MAX airplanes in the weeks prior to the Lion Air Flight 610 accident in October.

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