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When the Senate returns from a month-long recess next week, they will be voting on a motion to proceedto a resolution (S.J. Res. 19) calling for a constitutional amendment overturning the Citizens United andMcCutcheon Supreme Court decisions. Citizens United opened the floodgates for political spending byoutside organizations. In the four years since the decision was […]

On Monday, January 13th, the TSA released its finalized US based repair station security rule. Significantly, because of the release, the moratorium placed by Congress on new certification of facilities has now been lifted. Lobbyists for the MRO industry including ARSA are now pushing for the FAA to quickly certify new facilities.  As reported previously

It has been five years since American Airlines could say, “We’re No. 1.” But when its merger with US Airways closes, as early as next month, the Fort Worth-based airline can once again claim the top spot in the airline industry. The new American will have more than $38 billion in annual revenue, 1,500 aircraft,

Delta Air Lines, when it reports earnings today, is expected to be the industry leader with $1.2 billion in net income for the third quarter. By TERRY MAXON Staff Writer [email protected] Published: 21 October 2013 09:45 PM Updated: 22 October 2013 01:29 PM The U.S. airline industry, not that far removed from financial disaster, is expected to

CHICAGO — United Airlines and the union for many of its ground workers announced a new agreement on Thursday. If the deal is approved, the airline's 28,000 baggage handlers, gate and reservations workers, and storekeepers would become the second group along with pilots to have a joint contract covering workers who came from both United

A bankruptcy court on Thursday approved American Airlines' plan to restructure, making a pending federal lawsuit the last obstacle to the carrier merging with US Airways to create the biggest airline in the world. Judge Sean Lane of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York gave a green light to American's

A federal judge on Friday set a Nov. 25 trial date for the Justice Department to argue against allowing the merger of American Airlines and US Airways. The decision by U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly came close to siding with the airlines' desire for a quick trial, in contrast with federal lawyers who sought

To:    EWR/LGA/DCA s-CAL Technicians and RelatedDate: July 17, 2012Re:    s-Cal Grievance updates The Union sends out updates regarding grievances that have been upheld, denied and/or pending. The updates will also be available on the WEBLOG at www.ibt210mx.tyepad.com. If anyone has any questions concerning the material in the updates feel free to contact the Union office

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An airplane has flown across the United States, powered only by sunlight. The impressive feat was made possible by improvements in solar cell and battery technology. This chart, produced by the Department of Energy, shows how solar technology has improved: (Lawrence Kazmerski, National Renewable Energy Laboratory) The efficiency is the fraction of captured solar energy