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March 19, 2013

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Southwest, AirTran complete connected network
Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways have completed linking their networks, creating an integrated booking system for travelers. "With a connected network, we can offer customers more itineraries, more destinations, more low fares, and a taste of what's to come once the integration is complete," Bob Jordan, Southwest's chief commercial officer and AirTran president, said in a statement. The Dallas Morning News (free content)/Airline Biz blog (3/18), The Baltimore Sun (3/18), American City Business Journals/Dallas (3/18)

Premium Service cabins get an upgrade on United
United Airlines has revamped aircraft for coast-to-coast premium service. The p.s. service, first launched in 2004, features lie-flat beds and upgraded interiors. The p.s. service is currently available on select flights between New York and California. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model) (3/18), Frequent Business Traveler (3/18), San Francisco Chronicle/Frequent Travel Advisor blog (3/18)

Other News

Hawaiian receives early delivery of Airbus A330 aircraft
Travel Weekly (3/18)

Inside Aviation

Airbus close to 2013 goal of up to 750 aircraft orders
Airbus is well on its way to achieving the company's goal of adding 700 to 750 aircraft orders for 2013. Airbus received an order for 234 aircraft from Lion Air this month. The aircraft manufacturer had already received 181 aircraft orders in January and February. Reuters (3/18)

Safety remains DOT's top priority, inspector general says
The inspector general for the Department of Transportation said safety is a top management priority. A recent report said the department "is faced with challenges to fine-tune how it collects, verifies and uses safety data, and to bolster its industry oversight with respect to aircraft maintenance, inspector resources and pilot performance and training." AIN Online (3/18)

Other News

Boeing, technical workers reach four-year agreement
Reuters (3/19)

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Energy Bulletin

Airlines complete test flights with aviation biofuels
Many airlines have completed test flights using biofuels. The military's efforts to develop biofuels are also progressing, which could ultimately result in cost reductions and further advance commercial aviation use. EarthTechling.com (3/18)

Regulatory Update

Lawmakers propose plan to keep air-traffic control towers open
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a plan to limit the number of air-traffic control towers closed by the Federal Aviation Administration. The legislation would shift $50 million from FAA research and capital funds to the budget for the towers. The Washington Post/The Associated Press (3/18)

Pistole: TSA is moving to risk-based approach for screening
John Pistole, the head of the Transportation Security Administration, writes that the agency is changing from a one-size-fits-all approach for screening to a risk-based system. "Since beginning these programs in September 2011, we provided expedited screening for more than 53 million trusted travelers," he writes. Austin American-Statesman (Texas) (free registration) (3/18)

Senator introduces bill to caption in-flight entertainment
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, has introduced legislation that would require in-flight movies and entertainment to display closed captioning and video descriptions. All in-flight safety messages are captioned, and a few carriers offer captioning on movies voluntarily. ITWorld.com (3/18)

Industry Trends

Four leading companies offer in-flight Internet
Airlines turn to four main providers for in-flight Internet service: GoGo, Aeromobile, Row 44 and ViaSat. GoGo is available only on flights in the continental U.S. as it relies on ground towers, while the other three companies offer satellite service. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model)/Tribune Media Services (3/19)

Other News

Traffic increases for Feb. at Southwest Florida airport
The News-Press (Fort Myers, Fla.) (tiered subscription model) (3/18)

Career Development

How to turn job candidates into brand ambassadors
Job candidates who have a good experience are more likely to refer other talent to your organization, writes Amit De, CEO of CareerLeaf. By not responding to job applications, for example, you can create bad experiences and cause your talent pipeline to "start leaking great people," De writes. The Huffington Post (3/18)

Position Title	Company Name	Location
Manager Reservations Systems & Procedures	US Airways	Tempe, AZ
Shift Manager - Passenger Service,	US Airways	Charlotte, NC
Sr. Analyst I-Route Planning	US Airways	Phoenix, AZ
Business Analyst, Customer Strategy	US Airways	Phoenix, AZ
Senior Engineer Operations	JetBlue Airways	Long Island City, NY
Maintenance Planner	Virgin America	Burlingame, CA
Manager \| Pricing & Revenue Management	Virgin America	Burlingame, CA
Manager, Maintenance Planning	Virgin America	Burlingame, CA
Director - Loyalty Marketing	Hawaiian Airlines	Honolulu, HI
Technical Operation - Strategic Inventory Analysis, Manager	United Airlines	Chicago, IL
Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) Analyst	Republic Airways Holdings	Indianapolis, IN
Manager, Aircraft Services, Announcement Number: 200219	Bonneville Power Administration	Portland, OR
General Manager, Airport Services (IAH)	Spirit Airlines	Houston, TX
Area Sales Manager - Atlanta Based	Inventory Locator Service	Atlanta, GA
Director, Supply Chain Operations	Republic Airways Holdings	Indianapolis, IN
Manager-Fuel Services /Into-Plane	SERVISAIR	Minneapolis, MN
Assistant Dispatcher	Spirit Airlines	Miramar, FL
Supervisor, Dispatch Admin. & Analysis	Spirit Airlines	Miramar, FL
Sr. Analyst Network Development	American Airlines	Fort Worth, TX
International Customer Service Representative - ORD	United Airlines	Chicago, IL

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