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May 12, 2023

‘Families of Flight 3407’ Takes Issue with SkyWest Charter Application

Colgan Air Families Oppose Non-ATP Pilots in Commuter Cockpits

“Families of Flight 3407”, lobbying group centered around those lost in the Colgan Air crash in 2009, have weighed in on the application to provide commuter service by SkyWest Charters, LLC. The group, represented by Takia Boujaoude, sent a letter to DoT Secretary Pete Buttigieg requesting that the administration deny SkyWest Charter’s request. The group objected to the proposed operation, taking issue with the possibility that the anticipated commuter service would use first officers without an Airline Transport Certificate under their belt. In a passively worded press release, the group credited the span of relative airline safety over the last 10+ years&n

"Company Continues to Exploit Decade-old Contract" Says ALPA Reps

United Airlines pilots are planning to do a nationwide picket at 10 airports on Friday, May 12th, bringing attention to their frustration with the state of their contract. The industry's raft of fresh contracts has set off a wave among pilot groups eager to defray their rising cost of living and obtain parity with smaller, less prestigious carriers - and United pilots are no exception.