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- Solid Q3 airline results are expected
With fuel prices slowly falling, airlines are expected to post solid third-quarter profits, but, analysts predict challenges for the industry at the end of the year as business travel is curbed. "We expect the nine major U.S. airlines to produce a solid third quarter," wrote analyst Ray Neidl of Maxim Group, "but below our original expectations." The Philadelphia Inquirer
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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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- Electric motors may change the way airplanes taxi
In another step toward fuel efficiency, aviation equipment makers are developing electric engines to power jets around the tarmac. The new motors eliminate the need for a jet to use fueled "tugs" to taxi and maneuver on the ground. The new motors are small enough to fit in a jet's nose. Bloomberg Businessweek
(10/12)
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- TSA seeks to step up employee service quality
The Transportation Security Administration has initiated several efforts to improve accountability among its workforce, observers say. Reports of theft and improper screening methods in the media have led to steep declines in public satisfaction for TSA screeners. One such measure being implemented is the creation of a database which helps keep track of disciplinary cases handled by the agency. FederalTimes.com
(10/12)
- TSA's trusted traveler program expanding in Florida
The Transportation Security Administration's traveler prescreening program, PreCheck, is expanding its Florida presence to include Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The initial program will be available only to Delta frequent fliers who receive an invitation from the TSA. The PreCheck program is currently in place at 26 airports, and the TSA plans to expand it to 35 by the end of the year. Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
(10/12)
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A4A and members to present at the IATA/A4A Facilitation Industry Meeting
The IATA/A4A Facilitation Industry Meeting is on Oct. 29 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Expert panels will address topics such as inadequate border control staffing, automated border controls, streamlining passenger data exchanges, baggage self-tagging and interactive advanced passenger information. Featured speakers include John Wagner Executive Director of Admissibility and Passenger Programs for U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Canadian Border Services Agency Interactive API Director Jennifer McKinley; TSA Director of Surface Security Programs Ann Zipser; and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security Professional Staff Member Kathy Kraninger. Register here.
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- Per-passenger cost to go up at Pittsburgh airport
The Allegheny County Airport Authority approved a budget that will raise Pittsburgh International Airport's cost per passenger by 38 cents to $14.66. The move comes as part of a $159.6 million budget the board approved on Friday. James Gill, the authority's CFO, said the increase is needed to cover $3.8 million owed annually on bonds used for airport renovations. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
(10/13)
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- How to blow your own horn
It's critically important for aspiring leaders to be able to talk about their successes without sounding like they're bragging or over-hyping their achievements, writes Dana Theus. "Everyone benefits from learning to do this well, but research shows that these skills can be particularly helpful to women in developing their careers," she notes.  SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership
(10/8)
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| Position Title | Company Name | Location |
| Air Service Development Manager | Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) | San José , CA |
| System/Business Analyst-Revenue Accounting | US Airways | Phoenix, AZ |
| Manager, Accounting Revenue-Company Sales | US Airways | Phoenix, AZ |
| Director of Business Development | Airborne Global Solutions | Wilmington, OH |
| Capital Planning Analyst | Denver International Airport | Denver, CO |
| Director, Security | Miami Air International | Miami, FL |
| Dispatch Manager | Frontier Airlines | Denver, CO |
| Manager Fleet Support / Aircraft Cleaning / Line Service | Hawaiian Airlines | Honolulu, HI |
| MANPOWER/RESOURCES PLANNER | SERVISAIR | Houston-Corporate Headquarters, TX |
| Project Engineering - (Technical Operations | United Airlines | Chicago, IL |
| Customer Service Manager | Horizon Air | Sacramento, CA |
| Engineer - Minimum Equipment List | United Airlines | Chicago, IL |
| Airport Operations Safety - Manager | United Airlines | Cleveland, OH |
| Customer Service Manager II | Alaska Airlines | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Manager - Airport Operations Safety | United Airlines | Washington, DC |
| Simulator Engineer (Simulator Technician | United Airlines | Houston, TX |
| GENERAL MANAGER-Los Angeles International Airport | Servisair | Los Angeles, CA |
| Communications Coordinator | Airlines for America (A4A) | Washington, DC |
| VP OF TECHNICAL OPERATIONS | Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines | Hyannis, MA |
| Assistant Dispatcher | Spirit Airlines | Miramar, FL |
| Manager, Social Media | Airlines for America (A4A) | Washington, DC |
| Director, Quality Assurance | Miami Air International | Miami, FL |
| Supervisor - International Inflight Service | United Airlines | London, United Kingdom |
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