Reiterates That As Many As 2,000 Airbus-Related Jobs Are At Stake
In a speech to an industry meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, Airbus CEO Tom Enders has reiterated his call for the EU to freeze its Emissions Trading System (ETS), saying it could cost as many as 2,000 jobs.
Revelation Comes During Testimony Before A Senate Subcommittee
Answering questions during testimony before the Senate transportation subcommittee on aviation, DOT Inspector General Calvin Scovel III said that three-quarters of the first officers flying for two regional airlines recently visited by federal officials do not meet the new 1,500 hour standard soon to be imposed by the FAA.
Lead Lawyer Says He Does Not Expect A Compromise To Be Reached
Lawyers handling American Airlines' bankruptcy case say the airline may soon ask a judge to throw out its union contracts if the carrier and its labor organizations are unable to reach cost-cutting deals.
Several Passengers Reportedly Demanded To Be Let Off The Plane Before Departure
A Russian Boeing 737 flying for a private airline reportedly made a trip from Moscow to Siberia with an open engine access panel on one of the wings, and there are conflicting reports about an aborted takeoff on the flight.
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