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5 unions sign joint statement in support of merger: Unions representing workers at American Airlines and US Airways sent a letter in support of the two carriers' proposed merger. "Together, our airlines can compete in the current market and compensate its employees fairly," five unions said in a joint statement. The Dallas Morning News (free content)/Airline Biz blog
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- Southwest ad campaign showcases domestic success
Southwest Airlines launched an eight-week ad campaign on Tuesday that focuses on how the carrier became the largest domestic carrier in the U.S. "Southwest carries more domestic customers than any other airline and this new campaign showcases the impact we make on customers every time they step on board a Southwest flight," said Bob Jordan, chief commercial officer, in a statement. USA Today/Today In The Sky blog
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- Calio: Time to reexamine how our country treats its airline industry
Nicholas Calio, president and CEO of Airlines for America, said the federal government receives $19 billion through taxes and fees levied on airlines and passengers. "If government officials truly believe the role of the airlines is as critical to the economy as their sequester warnings have made it out to be, they should take this opportunity to reexamine how our country treats its airline industry," he writes. National Journal
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- Ryanair announces $16 billion order for Boeing 737NGs
Ryanair announced a $16 billion order for 175 Boeing 737NGs. "Hopefully it will help refocus people's minds on the fact that Boeing continues to deliver great aircraft and is growing strongly, rather than a minor issue on the 787," said Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. Reuters
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- Harrison Ford rallies support for ATC towers
"It’s about commercial aviation and safety, too," said Harrison Ford as he addressed members of the House General Aviation Caucus on March 19. The debate about sequestration and especially the closing of nearly 200 air-traffic control towers provided a dramatic backdrop for the long-planned meeting meant to rally support for keeping the towers open. The Washington Post
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- 3 ways to be more assertive
Bosses can't get away with failing to assert themselves, writes Joel Garfinkle. It's important to acknowledge, address and overcome social anxieties and to have confidence in your ideas. "We all have times when we'd prefer to be low key. But if this is a pattern [that] is getting in the way of upward mobility, you need to take corrective action," Garfinkle writes. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership
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