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September 03, 2024

Spirit Union Stands Strong After Almost 200 Pilot Furloughs

Other ALPA-Represented Airlines Step Up To Assist

Spirit Airlines furloughed 186 more of their pilots on September 1. Their union, backed by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), is showing their commitment to getting these pilots back in the air. As icing on the cake, Spirit announced pay raises for several executives and its CEO right after sending out their initial furlough notices.

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New Boeing CEO Gets Grilled by FAA Admin

Feds Aren’t Shy About Wanting Safety Improvements

The new Boeing CEO, Kelly Ortberg, recently sat down with Federal Aviation Administration leadership to discuss quality improvement efforts. This follows an extensive chain of safety hazards and labor negotiations. With much of their quality reputation already having been lost, Ortberg will have plenty of work to do to restore Boeing’s position in the industry.

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