IFALPA Daily News – 26 February 2014
Dear Colleagues,
The IFALPA Daily News is now available online.
Here are today’s top headlines. To read more, click on the title:
Turbulence: Air Indus embroiled in another scandal
Following months of doubt and suspicion over its financial soundness, Air Indus is in the news
again for alleged non-payment of salaries to its pilots.
MEPs vote for improved aviation safety
The European Parliament adopted today new rules to help prevent aircraft accidents.
5000 brace for Qantas axe to fall
Pilots, baggage handlers, engineers and security guards will be among those facing the axe as
Qantas slashes $2 billion to save its future.
Asiana’s slow post-crash response leads to fine from U.S.
Asiana Airlines Inc. violated U.S. law by not promptly helping victims and family members after the
July crash in San Francisco of one of its planes, the Department of Transportation said in assessing
the first such fine against an aircraft carrier.
Austrian Airlines Group recruits 280 new flight attendants
The Austrian Airlines Group is hiring a total of 280 new flight attendants this year, of which 100 jobs
have not yet been filled.
Boeing said to seek buyers for $1.1 billion of early 787s
Boeing Co. (BA) is struggling to find buyers for 11 of its earliest 787 Dreamliners valued at $1.1 billion
after two airlines dropped orders for the holdover models from the jet’s troubled birth, people
briefed on the plans said.
Boston-area planes report lasers, FAA investigates
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating reports that someone pointed a laser light at the
cockpits of two airplanes in the Boston area.
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Conference Announcement Updates: Airfare discounts available
Please be sure to check out the Delegate Information page in the 3rd edition of the IFALPA
Conference Announcement. There, you’ll find updated information on flight discounts through
Panamanian carrier, Copa Airlines.
