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What we’re reading: Turbulence injures at least 20, cockpit error sent 737 into nose dive, pilots part of Wall Street protests

by Stephanus Surjaputra on October 4, 2011

Turbulence injures at least 20 near Boston, cockpit error sent 737 into nose dive over Pacific, pilots part of Wall Street protests

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Strike extended — Spirit cancels flights through Thursday, June 17, 2010

by Charlie Leocha on June 15, 2010

Spirit airlines provided some clarifications about the offer turned down by ALPA for its pilots. According to the airline, pilots would have earned an additional 47% in compensation over five years and further bonuses and extras paying many pilots over $200,000 annually.

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Pilot fatigue getting renewed FAA and Senate attention

by Charlie Leocha on December 4, 2009

At the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearings this week, pilot fatigue was front and center. Sen. Rockefeller (D-WV), committee chairman started off the hearings auspiciously.

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What we’re reading: AA retires A300 jets, FAA investigates Southwest repairs, ALPA says lithium batteries can cause fires

by Stephanus Surjaputra on August 27, 2009

American Airlines has decided to retire its A300 jets after 21 years of service.

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