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Glasgow Airport security staff ballot for summer strike over pay dispute

Glasgow Airport security staff are set to be balloted for strike action in an escalating pay dispute, raising the prospect of significant passenger processing disruption during the busy summer travel period. The timing could overlap with multiple high-profile international events, increasing the risk of knock-on itinerary delays.

2026-04-30T10:42:29.635533-07:00

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American Airlines launches “Me@Work” cabin performance scoring—flight attendants raise concerns over expanded tracking

2026-04-30T07:50:56.066347-07:00

Flying Magazine

Waco Aircraft Corporation halts operations and closes Michigan plant, sending employees “do not report” emails

2026-04-29T14:23:15.657113-07:00

Aviation Source

Luton ground handling workers win 7.5% pay rise, averting strike disruption

2026-04-29T14:28:24.379665-07:00

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Glasgow Airport security staff ballot for summer strike over pay dispute Glasgow Airport security staff are set to be balloted for strike action in an escalating pay dispute, raising the prospect of significant passenger processing disruption during the busy summer travel period. The timing could overlap with multiple high-profile international events, increasing the risk of knock-on itinerary delays.

2026-04-30T10:42:29.635533-07:00

Glasgow Airport security staff ballot for summer strike over pay dispute

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines launches “Me@Work” cabin performance scoring—flight attendants raise concerns over expanded tracking American Airlines has rolled out its “Me@Work” platform, giving an aggregate overall performance score for flight attendants based on a broad set of metrics. Cabin crew are now voicing serious concerns about how their performance is monitored and measured, signaling a potential new escalation in the carrier’s labor dispute climate.

2026-04-30T07:50:56.066347-07:00

American Airlines launches “Me@Work” cabin performance scoring—flight attendants raise concerns over expanded tracking

Via Satellite

US Department of the Air Force launches initiative to hire AI talent as Space Force comes under its umbrella The U.S. Department of the Air Force has unveiled plans to tap top artificial-intelligence talent. The move directly connects to the Air Force’s space strategy as the Space Force falls under DAF organizational control, signaling an accelerated effort to staff and scale AI-enabled capabilities across military space.

2026-04-29T17:05:57.610011-07:00

US Department of the Air Force launches initiative to hire AI talent as Space Force comes under its umbrella

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Luton ground handling workers win 7.5% pay rise, averting strike disruption Ground handling employees at London Luton Airport secured a 7.5% pay increase, preventing planned strike action and protecting next-step operational stability. The agreement is expected to reduce disruption risk for passenger processing and turnarounds at the UK airport.

2026-04-29T14:28:24.379665-07:00

Luton ground handling workers win 7.5% pay rise, averting strike disruption

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Waco Aircraft Corporation halts operations and closes Michigan plant, sending employees “do not report” emails Waco Aircraft Corporation has abruptly ceased operations, closing its Battle Creek-area Michigan facilities after employees received emails instructing them not to report. A sign posted at the factory indicates closure of the WACO Aircraft facility and maintenance division, with most of the workforce reportedly released.

2026-04-29T14:23:15.657113-07:00

Waco Aircraft Corporation halts operations and closes Michigan plant, sending employees “do not report” emails

Vertical Mag

Firefighting helicopter missions hinge on a sustained MRO “maintenance battle” Aerial firefighting helicopters can’t perform without a parallel ground effort: maintenance teams managing airworthiness, component wear, and rapid turnaround pressures created by repeated sorties, harsh operating conditions, and mission-specific configurations.

2026-04-29T09:00:44.924110-07:00

Firefighting helicopter missions hinge on a sustained MRO “maintenance battle”

AeroTime

Cebu Pacific opens dedicated pilot and cabin crew training facility in the Philippines Cebu Pacific (CEB) inaugurated a dedicated training facility for pilots and cabin crew on April 27, 2026, framing the move as a long-term investment in the Philippine aviation industry. The airline is using the site to institutionalize crew training capacity as it builds operational capability in-country.

2026-04-28T06:20:23.560934-07:00

Cebu Pacific opens dedicated pilot and cabin crew training facility in the Philippines

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Spain launches SAETA II integrated combat training with Airbus-led ITS-C for 30 TAI Hurjet trainers Spain has formally started an industrial programme to replace its aging Northrop F-5 trainer fleet with adapted Turkish Aerospace (TAI) Hurjet aircraft, defining the service name SAETA II. The Airbus-led ITS-C effort covers the integrated combat training process for fighter pilots, with deliveries targeted to begin in 2028 (initial 21 aircraft) and 30 platforms ultimately set for modification.

2026-04-28T04:24:55.386429-07:00

Spain launches SAETA II integrated combat training with Airbus-led ITS-C for 30 TAI Hurjet trainers

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Glasgow Airport security staff ballot for summer strike over pay dispute

American Airlines launches “Me@Work” cabin performance scoring—flight attendants raise concerns over expanded tracking

Waco Aircraft Corporation halts operations and closes Michigan plant, sending employees “do not report” emails

Luton ground handling workers win 7.5% pay rise, averting strike disruption

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