American Airlines announced today an unprecedented financial investment in the ordering of 460 new aircraft. Gerard Arpey, Chairman and CEO of AMR and American Airlines said that today’s order represents another important step in the company’s strategy to build a strong foundation for the future. Aircraft are not an airline’s only asset. Planes can’t fix…
Month: July 2011
AMR CORPORATION ANNOUNCES LARGEST AIRCRAFT ORDER IN HISTORY WITH BOEING AND AIRBUS
American expects to create youngest, most fuel-efficient fleet among U.S. industry peers in approximately five years Agreement includes options and purchase rights for 465 additional aircraft through 2025 American to be first U.S. network carrier to take delivery of Airbus A320neo Family aircraft and first airline to commit to Boeing’s expected new 737 family offering…
TWU Mechanic & Related Contract Mediation Update for 7/11/11-7/15/11
Your TWU Maintenance and Related (M&R) Negotiating Committee reconvened in Hurst, Texas on July 11-15, 2011. On Monday July 11, 2011, your (M&R) Negotiating Committee met with management and mediator Jack Kane, which resulted in a Tentative Agreement on: Article 21 – Rotation of Shift On Tuesday July 12, 2011, your M&R Negotiating Committee met…
U.S. airline results to be up on steady demand
By Mia Lamar TAKING THE PULSE: Major U.S. carriers with the exception of AMR Corp. (NYSE:AMR) are expected to be profitable in the second quarter, as a recent easing in fuel prices combines with strong demand, rising fares and capacity discipline. Revenue growth is slowing, however, and investors will be watching whether planned capacity cuts after Labor…
TWU Night at Port City Raceway
Friday Night, July 22 7:00 PM 15625 East Pine Street Tulsa, Oklahoma Six classes of 600cc micro midgets. Racing on an oval, dirt, high-banked track!!! Concession available! COME & ENJOY THE FUN!!! Bring your TWU membership card or your AA badge and receive free admission for your whole family! For more information phone (918) 438-7856…
Announcement by President Sam Cirri
Brothers and Sisters, I am pleased to announce Dale Lantz as the VPP Coordinator (Voluntary Protection Plan) for TWU, Local 514. Dale has nine years experience as the Safety Chairman of this local as well as being a member of multiple safety committees such as Accident Prevention Council, National Safety Council, Oklahoma Safety Council and…
Roger Allen Bogner: Tool Box Raffle
submitted by Bear Messick Congratulations to the toolbox winner, Jim Seagrove. We raised over $2,750 for the Bogner family. Thanks to all those who participated in the raffle.
TWU Day at Big Splash, Saturday. July 23, 2011
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM FREE Admission For TWU members and Their immediate families, MUST have TWU membership card to Enter Meal Tickets are $5.50 each Menu Hamburger Meal Chicken Basket Hot Dog Meal Pizza Meal (2) 4oz Cups of Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream Locker Rental Medium $ 7 Large $11 $1 Refundable upon key…
The M&E Just Policy for Maintenance Errors and Violations
An explanation of the process The M&E Just Policy for Maintenance Errors and Violations is designed to direct the Local Manager/Supervisor in the necessary steps to take when they become aware of a maintenance-related error or violation. The specific steps called out in the Just Policy ensure that all subsequent fact-gathering is conducted in a…
Incorporating a “Just” Culture in Maintenance and Engineering
The Just Policy for Maintenance Errors and Violations incorporates the principles of a just culture into how M&E manages maintenance-related errors, violations and incidents, as well as the employees involved. A just culture, defined by the firm Outcome Engineering, LLC, is a “values supportive system of shared accountability where the organization is accountable for the…