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- Blog: Airlines had record bag-handling performance in 2011
In 2011, 99.1% of checked bags were delivered on time by airlines, a recent study by SITA shows. The figure represents a record in the eight years that SITA has been collecting data. The rate of mishandled bags in 2011 dropped to 8.99 bags per 1,000 passengers. USA TODAY
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- Investigators conclude pilot fatigue led to Air Canada incident
Investigators found that pilot fatigue contributed to an incident aboard an Air Canada flight in January 2011. The first officer awoke from a scheduled nap, and mistakenly sent the plane into a nosedive. "This occurrence underscores the challenge of managing fatigue on the flight deck," said Jon Lee, investigator in charge, in a statement. USA TODAY
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- Lawmaker proposes fatigue rules for cargo pilots
Rep. Chip Cravaack, R-Minn., proposed legislation this week to require cargo operators to adopt the same pilot-fatigue rules as those for passenger pilots. However, the cargo industry says it does not have pilots fly as many hours per month as passenger pilots. "Our segment of the industry is unique and it provides more and longer rest opportunities for its flight-crew members," said Steve Alterman, president of the Cargo Airline Association. USA TODAY
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A4A rejects proposal to change FAA rules. Read more.
- Ex-Im Bank exec: Delta arguments on financing have "no validity"
The president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States said there is "no validity" to Delta Air Lines' argument that low-cost financing for foreign carriers hurts U.S. airlines. However, the airline industry disagrees. "The Ex-Im Bank routinely fails to evaluate the negative impact that its commitments have on domestic industries and domestic employment," said Airlines for America in a court filing. Bloomberg
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- Orlando, Fla., airport board will vote on upgrades
Members of the board of Orlando International Airport in Florida are expected to vote this week on a $472 million plan for upgrades. The plan includes overhauling the baggage-handling system and replacing ticket desks with electronic kiosks. "Obviously, we're trying to pay attention to what the state of the art is right now in the industry," said Phil Brown, executive director of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. Orlando Sentinel (Fla.)
(4/18)
- Honeywell, Inmarsat sign $2.8B deal for in-flight Wi-Fi
Communications giants Honeywell and Inmarsat have reached a 20-year, $2.8 billion deal to expand Inmarsat's satellite-powered Global Xpress connectivity network for in-flight Wi-Fi service. Honeywell will "develop, produce and distribute the onboard hardware" for the system, Air Transport World reports. "This is really the first satellite network for aerospace that was designed for mobility and mobile users," said Carl Esposito, Honeywell's vice president of marketing and product management. The Wall Street Journal
(4/17), Air Transport World
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- Delta's $160M expansion at LaGuardia has added benefits for fliers
Delta has begun work on a $160 million remodeling and expansion project on its terminals at New York's LaGuardia Airport, which includes construction of a Delta Sky Club in Terminal C and a 630-foot connector bridge between it and Terminal D. Aside from the physical upgrades, the expansion also brings with it added flights and new routes to major hubs such as Washington-Dulles, Miami and Dallas. Forbes
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- 13 steps to turn problem personnel into peak performers
Don't give up on managing difficult employees before you give them a chance. Work with the team member to understand his or her individual motivations and set goals, Dianne Shaddock writes. Also, make sure you convey your expectations -- and consequences -- early. And be sure to include positive feedback when you can. EasySmallBusinessHR.com
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