Press Release: WestJet to integrate Swoop as part of ALPA pact
Today, the second collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the certified union representi... Continue Reading
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Why Avelo sought approval for Baby B’Air vest for all flight phases
When it comes to the safety of babies and toddlers onboard aircraft, the US Federal Aviation Administration does not mandate a specific appr... Continue Reading
US mask mandate in effect on planes and all public transport
Under the Biden administration, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requiring all travelers on public conveyances – includi... Continue Reading
TSA reviews crew security program but immediate policy change halted
After reports that screening procedures for pilots and cabin crew enrolled in the Known Crewmember (KCM) program had changed suddenly over t... Continue Reading
Press Release: Air Wisconsin pilots, 7 years overdue for a new contract
This month, Air Wisconsin pilots marked their seventh year without a new contract, continuing a cycle of frustration and unhappiness for the... Continue Reading
Press Release: JetBlue pilots press for contract
JetBlue pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), responded today to JetBlue Airways’ third-quarter earnings sta... Continue Reading
Press Release: ALPA outlines drone concerns in letter to Canada
After years of discussions between regulators and industry stakeholders, interim guidance, and a number of exemptions to allow for limited c... Continue Reading
US DOT issues overdue safety rule for lithium battery transport
Aviation accidents and incidents involving the transportation of lithium batteries have long been a subject of grave concern for pilots and ... Continue Reading
IATA may mull criteria for data trigger
Proclaiming “we cannot let another aircraft disappear”, IATA director-general and CEO Tony Tyler recently announced the associat... Continue Reading