Carrier Seeks Government Interference to Prevent Shutdown
Air Canada officials have resorted to asking Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government for assistance as contract negotiations with its pilots fail. Without this edge, the airline could be forced to cease operations in mid-September. Negotiations between Air Canada and the Air Line Pilots Association, which represents over 5,000 of the carrier’s pilots, began in June 2023.
FAA and ALPA Leaders Reiterate the Importance of Having Two Pilots on Deck
On September 11, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) kicked off its annual Air Safety Forum with a keynote speaker: FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. In this, Whitaker reinforced the importance of keeping two pilots in the cockpit on every flight. This confirmation is critical as European manufacturers make a move to start extended Minimum Crew Operations (eMCO) as soon as 2027.
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