China Demonstrates Carrier Jet Ops
(CNN) -- China announced Sunday that it had landed a fighter jet on the deck of an aircraft carrier for the first time, but it may be years before the ship is fully operational. China's "first...
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Republic Airline is set to announce code share agreement with Qatar Airline... Oh this could be interesting. Sources are saying the deal will be announced in Jan. there goes the airline industry
View ArticleCBP Pilot hiring
Has anyone heard any news about when will CBP be starting to announce pilot (AIA) positions, especially for fix-wing only individuals?
View ArticleNavy looking for USAF C-130 pilots
Rumor control... I heard that the Navy was looking for USAF C-130 pilots to fly P-3 as a short tour. Any truth on this? If it is correct, can anyone PM me the info. Thx!
View ArticleIAD hub info
What equipment does L-UAL have at IAD? How much flying originates / terminates at DCA or BWI? Thanks.
View ArticlePiper Cherokee Six crashed at Saipan airport
A Piper Cherokee Six aircraft carrying six passengers crashed at the Saipan airport last week (Nov. 19) with one fatality. The pilot, the seventh person on board, remains in the Philippine hospital,...
View ArticleTrip Revision - FDX
Recently I blocked out on a 10.5 hour trip. Revision 1 made the trip a 16 hour pairing, then revision 2 made it a 13.5 hour pairing. Revision 1 was short-lived; we never actually operated any of it. My...
View ArticleFlying above Max Certified Ceiling
I had someone tell me that it was ok to fly at 43000 in an aircraft that was certified to 41000. He said that in the FARs that it says that you are given a 5% above... I have not been able to find...
View ArticleALPA kool aid
Don't drink it. Study this TA like your limitations section. Cause the wing are about to snap off your life. If you don't care about furloughees, really read and UNDERSTAND Section 20. Read LOA 26,...
View ArticleTrans States Interview
Today, I just received an offer to interview. What's going on with this company? I thought they still had furloughs ?
View ArticleObese woman booted off KL, DL, & LF dies.
EXCLUSIVE: Ailing, obese Bronx woman dies after three airlines refuse to fly her back home from Hungary - NYPOST.com A sickly, obese Bronx woman was left stranded in Hungary then died from kidney...
View ArticleWhat's it like to be an RPA operator
Interesting story.....while I am not a huge RPA fan, read this and make your own judgements. What
View ArticleSkywest or Eagle
Hi- Given the choice what would you choose? I'm a military reservist at Travis AFB with 2000 hrs (1200 turbine). I don't care about the pay, they both suck, but ultimately the commute is what I'm...
View ArticleFDX- Holiday Airport Standby's?
Last Holiday season the scheduling folks loaded up open time with Airport Standby's that essentially froze any trading or dropping ... Has anyone heard any information on their intention's this year?
View ArticleClear scope breakdown
Looking to see if some one can give some clear/straightforward numbers pertaining to current Scope at L-UAL and L-CAL vs. the TA scope allowances. Appreciate special attention to the 70'sh seat market!...
View ArticleLOA 25 Paragraph 4
As of this evening, ALPA and the company have been contacted by the Attorney's representing the furloughed United pilots. A demand was made to remove Paragraph 4 of LOA 25 before voting begins. The two...
View ArticleContinental pilots - you still have A Plan?
How much would the A plan benefit be? For a 777 Capt, or 767? Who are these pilots, i.e., the range of the senioirty numbers, their age, etc. You also get to receive the 16 percent combined B and C, is...
View ArticleAPA TA comparison
APA TA Comparison Recently, the Allied Pilots Association (APA) reached a tentative agreement with American Airlines management. We were not able to include the TA in the contract comparison that we...
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