Cites Problems In Selection Process For Independent Monitor
U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor rejected the plea deal reached between Boeing and the U.S. government after the company said it would plead guilty to deceiving the FAA ahead of two fatal crashes of its 737 MAX. The judge cited issues he has with the selection process for the independent monitor required by the deal for oversight of safety and quality improvement at Boeing.
Will Host 4 Flight Sims, Classrooms, and Briefing Rooms
Delta Air Lines has debuted a $50 million, innovative pilot training facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. It will eventually house 4 flight simulators, classrooms, and briefing rooms, and has room to expand with the potential for a long-term training operation. Delta held the grand opening on December 3, attended by Delta leaders, Salt Lake City-based employees, and local community leaders and government officials.
Four Vendors Awarded Contracts to Assist 264 Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration recently named four recipients for new Air Traffic Control (ATC) service contracts, totaling $1.44 billion. The companies will cover around 265 airports throughout the US, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, and the Virgin Islands under the agency’s Contract Tower (FCT) program. The agreements include a 14-month base performance period plus six option years. Services are split throughout 10 designated areas.
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