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February 06, 2018

Alaska Governor Honors Lynden Air Cargo With North Star Award

Airline Recognized For Global Humanitarian Aid And Environmental Response

Lynden Air Cargo received the Alaska Governor's North Star Award for its long history of assisting in humanitarian relief and environmental disasters worldwide. The 2017 North Star Awards were announced this week by Gov. Bill Walker in Juneau. Lynden Air Cargo was recognized in the Transportation and Humanitarian Exchange categories and was one of only four companies to receive the honor. For more than 30 years, the Governor's North Star Awards for International Excellence have recognized Alaskan companies and organizations engaged in successful international business and activities.

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Flyers Rights Cautions About Undelivered Services

Says Some Airlines Do Not Deliver Everything Passengers Pay For

In an article distributed to the media, FlyersRights.org points out that in an earnings call last week, United Airlines said it would add more Basic Economy fares in its bid to better compete with low-cost carriers. "It's funny. When airline CEOs speak to investors, they talk proudly about raising prices. But to customers, they pretend they're doing the opposite," the passenger rights organization said.

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Unicycle Stolen From Airport Baggage Claim

Professional Model Valued At $25,000

A unicycle belonging to a professional acrobat was stolen from the baggage claim area at KSFO last month.

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Aircrew Restrains Woman Who Stormed An Airliner Cockpit

AA Flight Was On Approach When The Incident Occurred

An American Airlines aircrew on a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Charlotte, NC on Wednesday morning had to restrain a passenger who ran up the aisle towards the cockpit while the plane was on approach to land.

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UPS Commits To Purchase 14 Additional 747-8F Freighters

Also Orders Four New 767s To Bolster The Fleet

UPS has ordered 14 Boeing 747-8 cargo jets and four new Boeing 767 aircraft to provide additional capacity in response to accelerating demand for the company’s air services. All of the new aircraft will be added to the existing fleet and no existing aircraft are being replaced.

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Ameriflight And Epic Flight Academy Sign Cadet Pathway Program

Takes Candidates From First Flight To ATP In Five Years

Ameriflight and Epic Flight Academy have entered into a cadet pathway program that will allow pilots to go from no licenses or aviation experience to piloting aircraft for a large airline in just five years. Participants will begin earning competitive pay six months in and will leave the program debt-free, a rare advantage in the aviation industry.

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