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- Air Canada adds routes to Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul
Air Canada is making a push into the Asian markets, adding flights from Toronto to Seoul, Calgary to Tokyo, Toronto to Beijing, and Vancouver to Beijing. The new flights are the carrier's biggest expansion ever. "With our Asia expansion alone, we will be flying 11 daily departures or more than 43,000 seats a week across the Pacific Ocean this summer -- a commitment of up to 14 wide-body aircraft valued in excess of $2 billion," said Ben Smith, the airline's executive vice president and chief commercial officer. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (tiered subscription model)
(11/29), The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires
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| | It’s winning minds as well as hearts.
The Airbus A380 has won the hearts of millions of travelers with its unrivalled space, comfort and quietness. “It made the flight seem short. I wish it had been longer,” said one. Love and profits go hand in hand. The A380 allows operators to fill more seats, gain market share and improve the bottom line. What's not to love? Learn more in our special feature - Love at first flight. | |
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- Mont. lawmakers praise Senate's support for military biofuels
Sens. Max Baucus and Jon Tester, both D-Mont., welcomed the results of a Senate vote restoring the Department of Defense's ability to invest in biofuels. "Smart investments in homegrown energy sources grow our economy and increase our energy independence. Our military's leadership in alternative energy will strengthen our national security and create jobs here at home," Tester said. Havre Daily News (Mont.)
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- FAA acknowledges UAVs pose privacy, safety issues
In a letter to members of Congress, the Federal Aviation Administration acknowledged the need to address privacy and safety concerns that accompany an increasing number of unmanned aerial vehicles flying in U.S. airspace. Gretchen West, executive vice president of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, asserts that the FAA's mandate is to create safety in the skies, not protect personal privacy. Dayton Daily News (Ohio)
(11/28)
- Senate passes No-Hassle Flying Act
The Senate has passed a bill that would allow the Transportation Security Administration to waive screenings for baggage from international destinations if the TSA determines that the departure site's screening was adequate. Some U.S. airports are also exploring programs that allow passengers on international flights to move through their destination airport more quickly. The Hill/Floor Action blog
(11/29), Houston Chronicle
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America Needs a National Airline Policy
Airlines for America has launched a new campaign to create a national airline policy. This policy will drive more U.S. economic growth, create more jobs and improve the travel experience. Join us today and sign the petition at NationalAirlinePolicy.com!
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- Available seat miles declined due to Sandy, IATA says
U.S. airlines canceled nearly 17,000 flights due to superstorm Sandy. Domestic available seats dropped 1.1% in October and per-passenger revenue declined 0.7%. "It is understandable that some U.S. carriers experienced a drop in the number of available seats and related revenue due to the Hurricane Sandy," an A4A spokeswoman said. Separately, European growth in air travel continued in October despite the global effect of Sandy. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model)
(11/29), Reuters
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- 8 steps to acing a new skill
Learning new skills is important for advancing in the business world, but you should make sure you have chosen an attainable goal and you are willing to put in the work necessary to achieve it, experts say. "Many people implicitly believe that if you have to work hard at something, it means you lack ability. This is rubbish," Joseph Weintraub of Babson College said. You can determine how best to learn a new ability by examining the techniques that have worked for you in the past, according to motivational psychologist Heidi Grant Halvorson. Harvard Business Review online/HBR Blog Network
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| Position Title | Company Name | Location |
| Manager Reliability Program | SkyWest Airlines | St. George, UT |
| Sr. Analyst Operations Performance | US Airways | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Strategy Analyst III | WESTJET | Calgary, Canada |
| Sr. Operations Engineer | US Airways | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Managing Director, Safety | Airlines for America | Washington, DC |
| Station Manager - Los Angeles International Airport LAX | AccuFleet International | Los Angeles, CA |
| Assistant Manager Aircraft Exterior Wash - Orlando International Airport MCO | AccuFleet International | Orlando, FL |
| Sr. Analyst, Revenue Management | Virgin America | Burlingame, CA |
| Maintenance Instructors (2) | Spirit Airlines | Miramar, FL |
| Vice President, Treasury | WestJet | Calgary, Canada |
| Manager, Fleet Support | Southern Air | Norwalk , CT |
| Mx Program Project Engineer | FedEx Express | Memphis, TN |
| FUEL FACILITIES MANAGER-MSP | Servisair | Minneapolis, MN |
| Yield Management Analyst I, II or Senior | Alaska Airlines | Seattle, WA |
| Warranty Supervisor | Virgin America | Burlingame, CA |
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