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- US Airways pilots union recommends MOU on possible merger
AMR Corp., the parent company of American Airlines, is still weighing a merger with US Airways. However, employee unions of the airlines have already forged agreements in case a merger does happen. The union's board representing pilots at US Airways recommended Friday that its members approve memorandum of understanding. "If this merger transpires, we believe this MOU is the quickest and surest path to a better lifestyle for us all," the union leaders said. The Wall Street Journal
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- American Airlines board to meet on merger this week
The board of American Airlines plans to meet this week to decide whether or not to merge with US Airways. "I can assure you we are conducting a collaborative, fact-based analysis to determine the best path forward for American," said Tom Horton, CEO of AMR, the parent company of American Airlines. Reuters
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- Pilot-shortage predictions are not expected to affect major airlines
While some aviation analysts are predicting a pilot shortage, some experts say the problem may be overestimated. "The major carriers probably won't see the shortage, if one comes into play, because that's where the better-paying jobs are," University of North Dakota Aviation Program Chair Kent Lovelace said. Airlines for America also said the pilot-shortage predictions may not be accurate. "We expect the major commercial airlines will be appropriately staffed and are not expecting any shortage within the next few years," said an A4A spokeswoman. USA Today
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- NTSB wants to improve safety of aircraft -- on the ground
The National Transportation Safety Board wants to improve safety of aircraft being operated on the ground as well as in the air. "While commercial aviation has made extraordinary strides in safety, one area where risk remains is on the airport surface," said Eric Weiss, NTSB spokesman. The most recent fender bender between two planes on the ground occurred in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on New Year's Eve. Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
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- U.S. cargo airlines receive break from new battery rules
U.S. cargo airlines could be exempt for a while from international rules designed to prevent fires from transporting lithium batteries. The U.S. regulatory agency overseeing the rules said it needs more time to collect comment. The international rules determined by the International Civil Aviation Organization went into effect on Jan. 1. Bloomberg Businessweek
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- European airlines boost first-class offerings
Although airlines in the U.S. have reduced first-class seating on many flights, European airlines are bolstering premium service to differentiate themselves from low-cost airlines. "Basically, it's bringing back the magic of flying ... what we hope with the new first-class is just to bring back some of the glamour of the golden age of flying to make people feel really special," said British Airways spokesman Michael Johnson. Reuters
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- 3 employee benefits affected by the "fiscal cliff" deal
The "fiscal cliff" bill passed by Congress this week permanently renews a tax break for employers that offer education benefits, temporarily increases the maximum pretax contribution that employers can make toward employees' mass-transit expenses and makes it easier for employees to convert their 401(k) plans into Roth 401(k) plans. Business Finance
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| Station management opportunities with market leading international ground handling business | Menzies Aviation | Nationwide, United States |
| Sr. Analyst 2 - Sales Planning and Analysis | US Airways | Phoenix, AZ |
| Manager AQP | Alaska Airlines | Seattle, WA |
| Senior Analyst Future Schedules / Slot Management | JetBlue Airways | Long Island City, NY |
| Director of Product Reliability | Era Alaska | Anchorage, AK |
| VP OF TECHNICAL OPERATIONS | Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines | Hyannis, MA |
| InFlight Base Manager | Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines | Guam, Micronesia |
| Manager, Network Development | American Airlines | Fort Worth, TX |
| General Manager Airport Services (MSY) | Spirit Airlines | New Orleans, LA |
| Finance Analyst - Charter Programs | Republic Airways Holdings | Indianapolis, IN |
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