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WestJet Encore Reaches Agreement In Principle With Pilots Union

For the second time in 365 days, WestJet has averted a potential pilot strike at the last moment.

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JetBlue Pilots Want Back To Bargaining After Spirit Merger Collapse

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty’s first big test of her return-to-profitability plans comes in pilot contract renegotiations.

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Strike FedEx Pilots Request Release From Mediation Amid Contract Dispute

FedEx joins the list of US airlines that may face strike action.

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JetBlue And Spirit Airlines Pilots To Proceed With Respective Pilot Contract Negotiations

With the merger plans falling through, ALPA councils for JetBlue and Spirit make it clear that contract renegotiations will be initiated.

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A Southwest Airlines 737 and an American Airlines 737 on the apron in Fort Lauderdale.
A Year Of Labor Disputes: How US Airlines Have Come Out Of 2023

Recapping a year of labor and US commercial aviation

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Single-Pilot Cockpits: US Pilot Union ALPA Weighs In On The Dangers

The single-pilot cockpit concept is currently being developed by several aircraft manufacturers.

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Pilots inside the cockpit of a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8.
Dreaming Of Being A Pilot? Here's How You Can Cut The Cost Of Your Training

Pilot training can be expensive, but the strain on your wallet can be reduced in several ways.

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JetBlue and Delta Connection on KSEA Taxiway
A Case For Maintaining Two Pilots In Commercial Aircraft Cockpits

ALPA President Jason Ambrosi discussed issues around pilot supply and pilot safety in the United States.

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United Airlines Reaches Preliminary 4-Year Labor Deal With Pilots Worth $10 Billion

The tentative agreement will see pilots' salaries increase up to 40.2% over the next four years, ending the months-long negotiations.

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Amerijet Boeing 767 cargo aircraft landing at Brussels airport.
Amerijet International Airlines Reaches Agreement With Pilots

The agreement reportedly goes into effect on June 26th.

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FedEx Boeing 777F N876FD landing at Narita Airport in Tokyo.
FedEx Pilot Union Approves Tentative Agreement

The deal will still need to be approved on a membership ratification ballot.

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JSX Air Hits Back At American Airlines & ALPA Claims

JSX Air responds to claims by American Airlines and several pilots unions that it operates as a part 135 through the use of legal loopholes.

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Board Of American Airlines' Pilot Union Rejects Merger With ALPA

Allied Pilots Association declines the opportunity to join the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) family.

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A FedEx Express Boeing 767-300F blasting out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
FedEx Agrees To Tentative Deal With Pilots

The last time the airline’s pilots signed a contract was eight years ago.

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Air Canada Lineup
Air Canada Pilots Pull Out Of Deal With Airline

Full-scale bargaining will begin as early as next week.

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WestJet Boeing 737
WestJet Begins Canceling Flights Following Strike Notice

WestJet will pause most of its flight services tomorrow in preparation for the impending pilot strike.

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Air Canada Boeing 787 taking off
Air Canada Pilots Join Air Line Pilots Association

A big move ahead of negotiations this summer.

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APRIL 4, 2019: Grounded WestJet 737 MAX8 sits on the ramp at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with engines covered.
WestJet Pilots Poised To File Strike Notice

As of early May 15, a strike is a distinct possibility.

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ALPA Is Against SkyWest’s Attempt To Switch Some Operations To Part 135

ALPA sent a letter directly to the United States Department of Transportation.

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Panning Thrust Reversing WestJet Boeing 737-800
WestJet Pilots Have Voted To Strike: Here's What You Need To Know

WestJet pilots have voted to strike and can legally initiate strike action on May 16, 2023.

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