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Trump Administration View: US Airlines Expect Regulatory Relief

US carriers are optimistic about potential regulatory relief under the Trump administration, according to IATA chief Willie Walsh. Airline leaders cite positive past industry support amid COVID-19 as a basis for their optimistic outlook on anticipated policies.

2024-11-20T06:18:53.651759-08:00

Aviation Week

FAA Expands BasicMed to Include Larger Aircraft and More Passengers

2024-11-18T12:14:07.180029-08:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines Flight Attendants Still Selling Strike Merchandise Despite Contract

2024-11-17T05:23:11.507480-08:00

The Hill

FAA Investigates AA Flight's Emergency Climb in Hawaii

2024-11-15T11:50:26.956953-08:00

Air Line Pilots Association News Timeline

FlightGlobal

Trump Administration View: US Airlines Expect Regulatory Relief US carriers are optimistic about potential regulatory relief under the Trump administration, according to IATA chief Willie Walsh. Airline leaders cite positive past industry support amid COVID-19 as a basis for their optimistic outlook on anticipated policies.

2024-11-20T06:18:53.651759-08:00

Trump Administration View: US Airlines Expect Regulatory Relief

Aviation Week

FAA Expands BasicMed to Include Larger Aircraft and More Passengers The Federal Aviation Administration's updated BasicMed program now allows pilots to operate larger aircraft and carry additional passengers, following the positive safety reviews. This expansion, effective from November 12, 2024, broadens operational capabilities for pilots under the BasicMed rules.

2024-11-18T12:14:07.180029-08:00

FAA Expands BasicMed to Include Larger Aircraft and More Passengers

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines Flight Attendants Still Selling Strike Merchandise Despite Contract The Association of Professional Flight Attendants, representing American Airlines crew, continues to market 'ready to strike' items. This occurs even after a five-year contract ratification, suggesting lingering unrest despite anticipated improvements in labor relations with the Fort Worth-based airline.

2024-11-17T05:23:11.507480-08:00

American Airlines Flight Attendants Still Selling Strike Merchandise Despite Contract

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United Airlines Flight Attendant Mediations Suspended Until 2025 Federal mediators have suspended contract negotiations between United Airlines and its flight attendants until the beginning of 2025, following recent discussions in San Antonio. This unexpected delay has caused significant dissatisfaction among the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA).

2024-11-16T05:32:16.296492-08:00

United Airlines Flight Attendant Mediations Suspended Until 2025

The Hill

FAA Investigates AA Flight's Emergency Climb in Hawaii The FAA is investigating an incident where an American Airlines flight was directed to make an emergency 'expedited climb' to avoid an accident with Hawaiian terrain. The order, issued by air traffic control, ensured critical flight safety was maintained during the departure from Honolulu.

2024-11-15T11:50:26.956953-08:00

FAA Investigates AA Flight's Emergency Climb in Hawaii

Skift

Delta Unionization Effort Intensifies With AFA-CWA Leadership At the Skift Aviation Forum 2024, AFA-CWA President Sara Nelson announced ramping up unionization efforts at Delta Airlines. Nelson indicated that the union drive for Delta's flight attendants is potentially months away, setting the stage for significant labor relations developments across the aviation industry.

2024-11-12T10:48:22.615266-08:00

Delta Unionization Effort Intensifies With AFA-CWA Leadership

Aviation Week

Allegiant Air Pilots Authorize Strike Amid Pay Dispute Allegiant Air pilots, represented by the Teamsters, have voted to authorize a strike as they seek improved scheduling and pay. This decision comes amidst ongoing negotiations, potentially affecting operations if an agreement is not reached. The airline has yet to respond formally to the strike authorization.

2024-11-08T12:18:37.510279-08:00

Allegiant Air Pilots Authorize Strike Amid Pay Dispute

Reuters

Boeing and Machinists Union Progress in Talks Amid Ongoing Strike Boeing and the International Association of Machinists have made progress in discussions to resolve a protracted labor strike affecting 33,000 workers. The involvement of Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su has been integral in tackling critical bargaining issues.

2024-10-29T22:00:30.486446-07:00

Boeing and Machinists Union Progress in Talks Amid Ongoing Strike

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