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April 19, 2016

IAM-Represented Employees Vote To Ratify Contract Extensions

Seven Contracts Extended In Overwhelmingly Positive Vote By UAL Employees

Nearly 30,000 IAM-represented employees of United Airlines have voted overwhelmingly to ratify seven new contracts.

Senator Lankford Says Taxpayers Are Subsidizing Flights That Are Seldom Used

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) has introduced an amendment to the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 (HR 636) that would eliminate the Department of Transportation Essential Air Service, a proposal included in Lankford’s ‘Federal Fumbles’ government waste report.

Paves The Way For Entry Into Commercial Service

CFM International delivered the first two production engines (a shipset) for Airbus on April 2, two days ahead of schedule. This delivery paves the way for installation on the first customer aircraft and for entry into service by mid-year. The name of the initial LEAP/A320neo delivery customer will be disclosed at a later date.