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Trump Nominates Bryan Bedford to Lead FAA Amidst Safety Concerns

President Donald Trump has nominated Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to serve as the Federal Aviation Administration Administrator. The nomination comes at a critical time with the FAA facing increased scrutiny following a series of safety incidents and workforce challenges.

2025-03-17T15:07:43.509791-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Secure Industry-Leading Contract

2025-02-28T13:25:05.352548-08:00

Airways Magazine

Court of Appeal Confirms Ryanair's Blacklisting Practices as Illegal

2025-01-17T07:52:30.186989-08:00

Airways Magazine

WestJet Cancels Temporary Foreign Worker Hiring Plan Amid ALPA Pressure

2025-04-21T08:51:06.162815-07:00

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Airways Magazine

WestJet Cancels Temporary Foreign Worker Hiring Plan Amid ALPA Pressure WestJet has retracted its controversial plan to hire pilots through Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program after facing opposition from the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), which represents WestJet pilots. The decision marks a significant labor relations development for the airline.

2025-04-21T08:51:06.162815-07:00

WestJet Cancels Temporary Foreign Worker Hiring Plan Amid ALPA Pressure

Wall Street Journal

United Airlines Technicians Overwhelmingly Reject Contract Proposal United Airlines technicians, represented by the Teamsters, rejected a contract proposal with a 99.5% majority. The union describes the offer as 'dead on arrival,' while United confirms that negotiations are ongoing, highlighting ongoing challenges in airline labor relations amid industry recovery efforts.

2025-03-25T15:56:17.638799-07:00

United Airlines Technicians Overwhelmingly Reject Contract Proposal

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United Airlines Nears Agreement with Flight Attendants Amid Pay Dispute Flight attendants from United Airlines, represented by AFA, are close to finalizing a contract after four years of talks. Recent global demonstrations highlighted their demand for fair compensation, emphasizing their critical role in passenger safety.

2025-03-19T17:43:33.147616-07:00

United Airlines Nears Agreement with Flight Attendants Amid Pay Dispute

The Air Current

ALPA Raises Concerns Over Bedford's FAA Nomination ALPA has expressed apprehensions regarding Bedford's past attempts to amend the 1,500-hour flight time requirement, indicating potential opposition to his FAA nomination. The union's stance could influence the nomination process as industry stakeholders closely monitor developments.

2025-03-18T12:36:05.452764-07:00

ALPA Raises Concerns Over Bedford's FAA Nomination

Reuters

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Trump Nominates Bryan Bedford to Lead FAA Amidst Safety Concerns President Donald Trump has nominated Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to serve as the Federal Aviation Administration Administrator. The nomination comes at a critical time with the FAA facing increased scrutiny following a series of safety incidents and workforce challenges.

2025-03-17T15:07:43.509791-07:00

Trump Nominates Bryan Bedford to Lead FAA Amidst Safety Concerns

FlightGlobal

WestJet Faces ALPA Pressure to Keep Quebec City Base Open Sunwing Airlines pilots, represented by ALPA, are urging WestJet to reconsider its decision to close the Quebec City base. The base plays a significant role in regional economic development, supporting local businesses and contributing to Quebec's overall economic health.

2025-03-17T12:20:46.153317-07:00

WestJet Faces ALPA Pressure to Keep Quebec City Base Open

Reuters

US Air Carriers Challenge Airline Fee Disclosure Authority Major US air carriers are contesting a U.S. appeals court ruling that affirms the Transportation Department's authority to establish airline fee disclosure regulations. The carriers argue this oversteps the Department's jurisdiction, setting the stage for a significant legal battle over regulatory boundaries.

2025-03-14T16:21:42.017829-07:00

US Air Carriers Challenge Airline Fee Disclosure Authority

thebulkheadseat.com

Man Pleads Guilty to Stowing Away on Delta Flight Using Child's Boarding Pass In March 2024, a 27-year-old man was apprehended after using a young girl’s boarding pass to stow away on a Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Austin. Detained by flight attendants during taxiing, he later pleaded guilty to the charges.

2025-03-14T10:23:24.482803-07:00

Man Pleads Guilty to Stowing Away on Delta Flight Using Child's Boarding Pass

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