A decision is expected soon on a lawsuit filed by an airline industry trade group that has the potential to cost thousands of U.S. aerospace jobs and cripple the work of the U.S. Export-Import Bank.
January 10, 2012
THE NEW YORK TIMES published a story in late December on the International Air Transport Association’s push for more “streamlined” airport security screenings. IATA, the trade group for the world’s big airlines, has good reason (at least in theory) to support less ridiculous security procedures. After all, airport security is one of the reasons why many people hate flying. But IATA’s proposals belong more to the realm of fantasy than the reality that business travellers face every day.
January 3, 2012
“Continuing economic uncertainty will likely mean market shortcomings deepening as we enter 2012,” Tony Tyler, IATA Director General and CEO eyes vulnerable market for the year ahead.
The calendar year for global aviation ended with unsettled hopes.
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., has upheld the new democratic union election rule for aviation and rail workers issued by the National Mediation Board (NMBM) in 2010.
December 20, 2011
International Civil Aviation Day was established in 1994 by ICAO, through Assembly Resolution A29-1, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Organization, created on 7 December 1944. In 1996, pursuant to an ICAO initiative and with the assistance of the Canadian Government, the United Nations General Assembly by resolution officially recognized 7 December as International Civil Aviation Day and listed it as an official UN day. The purpose of the global celebration is to generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation in the social and economic development of States, and of the role of ICAO in promoting the safety, efficiency and regularity of international air transport.
December 7, 2011
Statement by President James C. Little (TWU-USA) on Bankruptcy Filing by American and American Eagle: We are very disappointed by today’s action by AMR. The Transport Workers Union will do everything possible to protect our members at both American Airlines and American Eagle. Work at both airlines will continue through the Chapter 11 reorganization. Our […]
December 3, 2011
Tapping into the wealth of experience that is among the IAM’s greatest resources, International President Tom Buffenbarger announced that Sito Pantoja will become the newest member of the IAM Executive Council. Pantoja will begin serving as General Vice President (GVP) of the Transportation Territory on January 1, 2012 and succeed current Transportation GVP Robert Roach, Jr., who will become the IAM’s General Secretary-Treasurer.
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From his balcony on the top floor of Emirates Airline’s headquarters, Tim Clark, the Gulf carrier’s president, has a bird’s-eye view of the enormous building site inside Dubai International airport.
Construction workers are scrambling to provide the airport infrastructure necessary to support Emirates’ relentless expansion. By 2013, Emirates should have the world’s first terminal concourse used exclusively for getting passengers on and off A380 superjumbos.
November 28, 2011
