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Alaska Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract

Alaska Airlines’ more than 6,900 flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), have ratified a new three-year contract. The agreement includes significant enhancements, such as increased pay (including boarding pay and a ratification payment), greater flexibility and scheduling improvements, better benefits, and more. This is the eighth ratified labour contract between an […]

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John Wiitala joins Alaska Airlines as VP of Maintenance and Engineering

Alaska Airlines appoints John Wiitala as VP of Maintenance

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Alaska Airlines has announced the appointment of John Wiitala as its new Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering. In this key leadership position, Wiitala will oversee teams across the division, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance for Alaska’s fleet of over 237 mainline Boeing aircraft operating across multiple maintenance bases. Wiitala brings extensive

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Alaska Airlines cleared for acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines

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The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted approval for Alaska Airlines to proceed with its US$1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, setting the stage for the first major U.S. airline merger in nearly ten years. However, the approval comes with a set of conditions designed to protect consumers and preserve services to and within Hawaii.

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Alaska Airlines is investing in JetZero, a pioneering company developing a new blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft

Alaska Airlines invests in JetZero’s blended-wing aircraft

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Alaska Airlines has announced an investment in JetZero, a pioneering company developing a new blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft that promises up to 50% less fuel consumption and reduced emissions. This investment underscores Alaska’s commitment to advancing technologies that will shape the future of aviation, particularly in supporting the airline’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions.

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Alaska Airlines to retrofit B737-800 and MAX 8 with RECARO seats

MRO & Production

RECARO Aircraft Seating has been selected by long-term partner Alaska Airlines to retrofit its Boeing 737-800 and MAX 8 aircraft with the R2 economy-class seat and R5 business-class seat. This retrofit will cover 79 aircraft in the Alaska fleet, totalling 12,719 PAX, with deliveries scheduled to begin in Q4 2024. As the launch customer for

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Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 has lost a chunk of its fuselage during a flight

Alaska Airlines reaches tentative labour deal with flight attendants union

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Alaska Airlines and its 7,000-member flight attendants’ union have reached a tentative labour agreement after more than a year and a half of negotiations, reported CNN. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but the union described it as a “record contract.” It is expected that the agreement includes a significant pay increase,

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Alaska Airlines aircraft maintenance staff approved a new five-year contract © Ingrid Barrentine

Alaska Airlines aircraft maintenance staff approve new contract

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Alaska Airlines’ maintenance technicians, controllers and affiliated employees, represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have given their stamp of approval to a new five-year contract. Negotiated over a span of 12 months, the agreement introduces significant enhancements, including boosted wages, augmented retirement contributions, and improvements in quality of life. “This agreement not only

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Alaska Airlines initiates preliminary inspections on group of 737-9 MAX aircraft

MRO & Production

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is demanding further data from Boeing before granting approval for the manufacturer’s proposed inspection and maintenance procedures, which are essential for conducting final inspections on all 737-9 MAX planes and ensuring their safe return to service. As many as 20 of Alaska’s aircraft may undergo these preliminary inspections. Boeing’s leadership

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Alaska Airlines is integrating the first Boeing 737-8 into its fleet

Alaska Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 737-8

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Alaska Airlines (Alaska) has taken delivery of the first Boeing 737-8 aircraft – the next component of its strategic, long-term fleet plan that builds on its strengths and provides a road map for ongoing future success. From 2024 through 2027, Alaska is on track to add 15-25 new Boeing aircraft each year. Currently the carrier

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AAR deepens MRO relationship with Alaska Airlines in Oklahoma City

MRO & Production

AAR CORP. has signed an agreement to extend the company’s existing airframe MRO services with Alaska Airlines through 2030 and expand its heavy maintenance partnership in Oklahoma City. AAR has committed to growing its dedicated airframe narrow-body capacity to provide Alaska Airlines with a minimum of six lines of maintenance support. To support this, AAR

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Alaska Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract

Alaska Airlines appoints John Wiitala as VP of Maintenance

Alaska Airlines cleared for acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines invests in JetZero’s blended-wing aircraft

Alaska Airlines to retrofit B737-800 and MAX 8 with RECARO seats

Alaska Airlines reaches tentative labour deal with flight attendants union

Alaska Airlines aircraft maintenance staff approve new contract

Alaska Airlines initiates preliminary inspections on group of 737-9 MAX aircraft

Alaska Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 737-8

AAR deepens MRO relationship with Alaska Airlines in Oklahoma City

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