Oct 13 2010 TWU International President James C. Little has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Management Advisory Council (MAC) to help advise the FAA on management and policy issues related to the airline industry. President Little will bring his experience in the airline industry and…
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TWU Tells the Senate: Pass the FAA Reauthorization Bill NOW!
With Congress back in session from their August break, it is time to pass the long overdue Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Bill that expires on September 30th and stop the obstructionism that is allowing the Bush policies of 2007 to remain in force. The bill will create an estimated 300,000 jobs and make air…
FAA Fines….
WASHINGTON (AP) By JOAN LOWY American Airlines could face a fine in the ballpark of $10 million for safety violations involving wiring in its large MD-80 fleet, according to a government official familiar with the nearly completed federal investigation.
Paper A&P Certificates Due to Expire in 2013!
On March 31, 2008, a new FAA rule came into effect for mechanics. 14 CFR 65.15(d) was added that dictates, “Except for temporary certificates issued under §65.13, the holder of a paper certificate issued under this Part, may not exercise the privileges of that certificate after March 31, 2013.” Visit the FAA website for verification…
Whistleblower agency calls for probe of aircraft mechanics
May 1st, 2009 Byron Harris reports No one can forget what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, but for years, the Federal Aviation Administration has forgotten the problems it has had certifying aircraft mechanics, who could represent a terror threat to the airline industry.
Transportation Unions Applaud Senate Confirmation of Randy Babbitt as FAA Administrator
WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the below statement following Senate confirmation of Randy Babbitt as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration: