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March 13, 2020

Coronavirus Strikes American Airlines Pilot

Carrier Is Releasing Few Details About The Case

A pilot for American Airlines has tested positive for the Coronavirus, making him or her the first person employed by the carrier to be diagnosed with the disease.

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First Pilot Graduates From American Airlines Cadet Academy

Keith Taylor Moves Into The Cockpit For Envoy Air

Among the 24 pilots who were hired by Envoy Air earlier this week was Keith Taylor, who is the first graduate of American Airlines Cadet Academy.

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FlyersRights.org Calls For Increased Protection Of Air Travelers

Says Restricting Air Travel Is Only One Step That Needs To Be Taken To Fight The Spread Of COVID-19

FlyersRights.org is urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to step up protection of airport travelers against the spread of COVID-19.

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ALPA Applauds Legislation Requiring Flight Deck Doors On All-Cargo Operations

Mirrors Mandate For Hardened Cockpit Doors On Passenger Airliners

ALPA is praising legislation introduced by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Rep. Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL) that would require the installation of intrusion-resistant cockpit doors (IRCD) in all-cargo airline operations. The Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2020 is an important step toward the establishment of one level of security for both passenger and all-cargo flight operations.

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Government Of Canada To Improve Runway Safety At Canada's Busiest Airports

Proposes Changes To Canadian Aviation Safety Regulations Dealing With Runway Excursions

While Canada has one of the safest aviation systems in the world, its federal government will continue its work to improve airport safety. 

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ExpressJet Airlines Reaches New Contract Agreement With Flight Attendants

Covers FAs Working Aboard The Carriers Fleet Of ERJ145 Aircraft

ExpressJet Airlines has announced that a new four year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) went into effect on March 9, 2020, covering the airline's Flight Attendants represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO. The new agreement, implemented following the conclusion of an arbitration proceeding, includes wage increases for the Flight Attendants and combines two previously separate work groups into one seniority list and contract.

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EASA Issues Safety Directive To Combat Spread Of COVID-19 Via Airline Travel

Specifies Measures To Be Taken For Flights Serving High-Risk Destinations

EASA has issued a safety directive to reduce the risk of spread of the novel coronavirus through flights to and from high risk areas. This is the first EU-wide operational measure to control the spread of COVID-19 in Europe.

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Dickson Tells Congress Coronavirus Risk No Higher On Airplanes

Testified Wednesday Before The House Appropriations Committee

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson told a Congressional committee Wednesday that the risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus is no higher on airplanes than in any other setting.

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