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ALPA Files Unfair Labour Practice Complaint Against Jazz Aviation and Air Canada

Source: ALPA Pilot leaders of Jazz Aviation, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), filed an unfair labour practice complaint with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). The complaint states that management of both Air Canada and Jazz Aviation LP violated several sections of the Canada Labour Code by refusing to comply with contractual pilot “flow” agreements from Jazz to Air Canada. ALPA also alleges both parties have violated certain provisions of the capacity purchase agreement (CPA) between Jazz Aviation LP and Air Canada respecting Jazz’s exclusivity in the regional sector. “Jazz and Air Canada have increased system capacity at the expense of collective agreement violations,” said Capt. Claude Buraglia, chair of the Jazz chapter of ALPA. “We understand [...]

2023-08-29T20:05:24+03:00August 29th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Passenger traffic at airports in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 6.3% over 2019.

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) presents passenger traffic data at the region’s airports in June 2023 and in the first half of the year (January to June) compared to 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in passenger volume for June 2023 was 6.3%, while during the first half of the year, growth reached 4.1%. According to ACI-LAC data, Puerto Rico has the most favorable outcome proportionally. Puerto Rican airports recorded an increase in passengers of 31% in June and 29.4% in the first half of the year. Uruguay, on the other hand, had the least favorable results. In June 2023, there was a 14.6% decrease in passenger movements at the country’s airports, [...]

2023-08-28T19:40:58+03:00August 28th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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DOT Fines American Airlines $4.1 Million for Unlawfully Keeping Thousands of Passengers on the Tarmac for Hours

Source: US DOT Largest Fine Against a Carrier for Violating the Tarmac Delay Rule After DOT Investigation Uncovers Dozens of Violations The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined American Airlines $4.1 million for violating federal statutes and the Department's rule prohibiting tarmac delays of three hours or more on domestic flights without providing passengers an opportunity to deplane. DOT's investigation found that American kept dozens of flights stuck on the tarmac for long periods of time without letting passengers off. DOT is ordering American to pay the largest fine ever issued for tarmac delay violations and cease and desist from violating the law. This fine is part of DOT's unprecedented effort to ensure the traveling public is protected, including [...]

2023-08-28T19:46:18+03:00August 28th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Harry Reid International Airport Canine Dina voted TSA’s Cutest Canine of 2023

Source: TSA 2023 TSA Cutest Canine Dina takes time out of her busy day to pose (Photo: Courtesy of TSA). Dina, a three-year old German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) explosives detection canine at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), is the winner of the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) 2023 Cutest Canine Contest. Last week, TSA held a nationwide social media contest on Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Facebook, where the public voted for the agency's "cutest canine" from among four agency finalists. TSA handlers from airports across the country initially nominated the dog candidates. TSA employees then voted and narrowed the original field of 92 contenders to the final four canines, all of whom deserve a round of a-paws. Dina will [...]

2023-08-28T19:44:05+03:00August 28th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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FAA Invests Another $121M to Reduce Chance of Close Calls at Airports

Source: US FAA The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $121 million to airports across the country to reduce the risk of runway incursions. Projects will reconfigure taxiways that may cause confusion, install new lighting systems and provide more flexibility on the airfield. “The FAA is serious about ending runway incursions and we are putting substantial resources behind our efforts,” said Associate Administrator for Airports Shannetta Griffin, P.E. “In some cases the best way to address safety risks is modifying or reconfiguring existing airfields - these grants directly address those situations.” New projects announced today: Boston Logan International: $44.9 million to simplify airfield layout by removing part of Taxiway Q and F as identified in the airport’s runway incursion mitigation plan; rehabilitates Taxiway T, N [...]

2023-08-25T13:33:45+03:00August 25th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Envoy Pilots Reelect Union Leaders

Source: ALPA On Wednesday, August 23, the Envoy Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) held an election for officers to lead the more than 2,000 Envoy pilots. The voting members of the Envoy MEC reelected by acclamation F/O Chase Freeman, chair; Capt. Michele Franciosa, vice chair; and Capt. Jonathan Miranda, secretary-treasurer, to serve the two-year term that begins September 8, 2023. F/O Chase Freeman Freeman was reelected as chair. Based in Chicago, he has been with Envoy since 2020. He previously served as F/O representative in Council 133 and Contract Compliance Committee chair. Capt. Michele Franciosa Franciosa was reelected as MEC vice chair. He previously served as a new-hire mentor and Council 126 secretary-treasurer. [...]

2023-08-24T21:01:32+03:00August 24th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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FAA Hits 1,500-Controller Hiring Goal for 2023

Source: US FAA The Federal Aviation Administration has hired 1,500 air traffic controllers and met its 2023 goal needed to continue rebuilding its training pipeline. The agency also announced that it now has approximately 2,600 controllers being trained at facilities across the country. Many of these controllers are already certified to safely work some air traffic positions as they continue training on others. “This is an important milestone as we come out of the pandemic, but there is more work to do. We plan to hire 1,800 controllers in the upcoming year provided we receive the funding,” said Tim Arel, chief operating officer of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization. New controllers start their career journey at FAA’s academy in Oklahoma [...]

2023-08-24T20:57:49+03:00August 24th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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TIACA Launches Air Cargo Forum 2024 with a New Partnership 

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announces that planning has commenced for the next edition of its flagship event, the Air Cargo Forum. The 2024 event will be managed with new partner, McVeigh Global Meetings and Events, LLC (MGME), who will organize the event that will again be held in Miami, November 11-14, 2024. Building upon the success of ACF 2022, which had over 220 exhibitors and over 3,500 unique visitors, the association selected MGME following a vigorous tender process based on their commitment to deliver an event aligned with TIACA's Events key principles set by the association's Board of Directors. The key principles include providing value for money, being network focused, world class speakers, industry thought leader [...]

2023-08-24T20:30:35+03:00August 24th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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ACI-LAC congratulates Tocumen International Airport for its Aviation Quality and Safety Certification

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) congratulates Tocumen International Airport for obtaining the certification of quality and aeronautical safety granted by the Civil Aeronautical Authority of Panama. This certification is a testament to the work and dedication of the entire team and collaboration with national and international entities. This certification demonstrates the compliance of Tocumen and Panama with the regulations and highest international standards in safety and air operations. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, commented, "The certification of Tocumen International Airport is an outstanding example of the joint efforts to raise the safety and quality standards in aviation in our region. We congratulate the entire Tocumen team and the Civil Aviation Authority of [...]

2023-08-23T07:03:13+03:00August 23rd, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Runway Safety Meetings Scheduled at Approximately 90 Airports

Source: US FAA The Federal Aviation Administration will hold runway safety meetings at approximately 90 airports between now and the end of September. “Sharing information is critical to improving safety,”said Tim Arel, chief operating officer of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization. “These meetings, along with other efforts, will help us achieve our goal of zero close calls.” During a Runway Safety Action Team meeting, airport stakeholders come together to identify unique risks to surface safety at that airport and develop plans to mitigate or eliminate those risks. Representatives from the FAA’s air traffic organization, airlines, pilots, airport vehicle drivers and others participate. Major airports with upcoming runway safety meetings include Ronald Reagan Washington National, La Guardia New York, Dallas-Fort Worth International, [...]

2023-08-23T07:45:20+03:00August 23rd, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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