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Bloomberg • Julie Johnsson

Boeing Ends Union Talks, Withdraws Pay Offer Amid Ongoing Strike

Faced with a union strike nearing its fourth week, Boeing has withdrawn its final pay proposal to 33,000 U.S. factory workers. Both sides remain at an impasse with no further negotiations scheduled, raising concerns about potential impacts on aircraft deliveries.

2024-10-08T19:59:22.483820-07:00

globalnews.ca

Air Canada Pilots Ratify Record $1.9 Billion Contract Averting Strike

2024-10-10T09:42:26.637331-07:00

Reuters

Boeing and IAM Negotiations Resume Amid Ongoing Strike by 33,000 Workers

2024-10-07T19:48:47.535282-07:00

Airways Magazine

Court of Appeal Confirms Ryanair's Blacklisting Practices as Illegal

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

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Flying Magazine

NATCA Opposes Raising ATC Retirement Age Amid Staff Shortages The National Air Traffic Controllers Association dismisses Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s proposal as ineffective for addressing ongoing staffing challenges. The union argues that extending the retirement age might delay the issue without providing a sustainable solution to the shortage of air traffic controllers.

2025-02-10T12:59:53.361957-08:00

NATCA Opposes Raising ATC Retirement Age Amid Staff Shortages

Axios

Washington State Considers Pilots' Mental Health for Air Safety Efforts to improve air safety in Washington involve legislative focus on pilots' mental health, acknowledging that concerns over losing flight privileges deter aviators from seeking help. This approach aims to balance mental well-being with safety regulations.

2025-02-06T11:59:00.953607-08:00

Washington State Considers Pilots' Mental Health for Air Safety

Aviation Source

Rocheleau Appointed Acting FAA Administrator, Aviation Groups Supportive Aviation organizations including AOPA, NBAA, GAMA, and NATA have expressed support for Chris Rocheleau's appointment by President Trump as acting FAA Administrator. Rocheleau, with a background in business aviation and military service, is expected to bring robust leadership to the FAA.

2025-02-02T18:56:06.598789-08:00

Rocheleau Appointed Acting FAA Administrator, Aviation Groups Supportive

Aviation Week

Lufthansa Aviation Training CEO Highlights Rising Pilot Demand in Asia and Africa Matthias Spohr, CEO of Lufthansa Aviation Training, discusses a noteworthy increase in demand for pilot training within the Lufthansa Group, particularly in rapidly expanding markets such as Asia and Africa. This growth underscores the sector's recovery and expansion post-pandemic.

2025-01-31T10:32:51.191732-08:00

Lufthansa Aviation Training CEO Highlights Rising Pilot Demand in Asia and Africa

Washington Post

Air Force Disestablishes Women's Initiatives Team Following DEI Program Cuts The Air Force has ordered the immediate disestablishment of its Women's Initiatives Team as part of a broader cessation of DEI programs per executive orders signed by President Donald Trump. This decision affects various working groups focused on disability, LGBTQ, and racial issues within the force.

2025-01-29T08:08:03.823465-08:00

Air Force Disestablishes Women's Initiatives Team Following DEI Program Cuts

Aviation Week

Alaska Airlines Urges Ratification of Second Tentative Agreement Alaska Airlines flight attendants are advised to approve the second tentative agreement, as mediators indicate low likelihood of prioritizing negotiations for a third agreement. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions that play a crucial role in future labor relations.

2025-01-27T11:07:04.151459-08:00

Alaska Airlines Urges Ratification of Second Tentative Agreement

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United Airlines Enforces Strict Sick Leave Policy for Flight Attendants United Airlines mandates flight attendants to notify of sickness 8 hours in advance, risking discipline for non-compliance. The union's grievance on this policy was dismissed, allowing the practice to continue. The policy involves issuing performance warnings, which may impact flight attendants' careers adversely.

2025-01-26T05:40:06.329944-08:00

United Airlines Enforces Strict Sick Leave Policy for Flight Attendants

Seattle Times

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Face Ultimatum on Contract Vote Alaska Airlines flight attendants have received a final contract offer with the stipulation that failure to approve it will result in retaining the current agreement without improvements. The vote, organized by the AFA-CWA, is pivotal for labor relations at the airline.

2025-01-24T18:28:02.052724-08:00

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Face Ultimatum on Contract Vote

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