Jessica Burch

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have achieved a very important milestone in their merger: a single air operator's certificate (AOC). The airline said that for the time being, some Hawaiian Airlines flights will continue carrying the HA designator. Once it integrates the two carriers' passenger service systems (PSS), it will fade away into the history books. Read more about the single AOC in the article linked in the comments below:

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PRESS RELEASE: The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) has released a white paper outlining the operational and financial impacts of recent federal restrictions affecting certain foreign-made uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) used by state transportation and aviation agencies. Read the Full Press Release Here: https://lnkd.in/gc-Jv3tg Read the White Paper Here: https://lnkd.in/gD-kxxfv

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🔴 Effective October 29th, 00:11 HST, Hawaiian Airlines Airlines will transition its callsign from "Hawaiian" (HAL) to "Alaska" (ASA) under Single Operating Certificate (SOC) integration with Alaska Airlines. The final “Hawaiian” flight is HA 866, and first "Alaska" flight is AS 2604. Delayed HA flights within 89 minutes retain HA callsign, 90+ minutes shift to AS. #Airways #News

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A federal government watchdog is sounding the alarm in a new report after cuts, “burnout, fatigue and low morale,” have caused the number of aviation meteorologists working with air traffic controllers to drop by 15%. As of June, the number of National Weather Service meteorologists assigned to FAA centers dropped to 69 active meteorologists, from a target of 81. The report points to the work environment, including an example of a meteorologist who had to reschedule medical procedures to cover for vacant positions. “Meteorologists in the (center weather service units) and at the command center are suffering from burnout, fatigue and low morale as they are working overtime to maintain operations and are avoiding taking leave,” the report said. The number has also fallen because of the federal government’s hiring freeze and by deferred resignation and voluntary early retirement or separation programs offered by the Trump administration. Read more: https://cnn.it/3JKNVyg

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Aircraft maintenance professionals at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have elected AMFA as their collective bargaining representative following a representation election against the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). 66% of the votes cast were in favor of AMFA. This vote is a clear mandate that Alaska and Hawaiian skilled workgroups want craft‑specific representation that puts our licenses, our skills, and our careers first. “We are proud to welcome Hawaiian Airlines technicians and related employees into the AMFA family to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our current members,” said AMFA National President Bret Oestreich. Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines AMT’s for AMFA @AMFA Local 32

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𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗦𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗼 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝘀 The US Department of Transportation has indicated that it will approve an application by Guam’s Szabo Aerospace to operate scheduled passenger flights between Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gu5s-ghm #SzaboAerospace #Guam #DepartmentofTransportation #AirlineNews #Regulatory #Flights

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Our President Capt. Jason Ambrosi issued the following statement after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) adopted its final investigative report into the in-flight separation of a mid-exit door plug on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 at its board meeting today: "Today's NTSB final report on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 provides another important reminder of why having two highly trained, well-rested, and experienced pilots on the flight deck is absolutely critical to aviation safety. The superior airmanship, extensive training, and quick thinking demonstrated by the captain and first officer saved the lives of all 171 passengers and six crew members aboard. While some seek to put profit ahead of safety and advocate for the removal of pilots from the flight deck, Flight 1282 should be a clear wake-up call that this would be a dangerous path to follow. “We appreciate the NTSB’s thorough investigation and comprehensive final report. The report underscores the vital importance of having two pilots on the flight deck who can work together, utilizing their extensive experience and all available resources, to safely manage emergencies that no computer system could anticipate or manage. We should be doing everything in our power to build on that success and reject any and all efforts to take our industry backward.”

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GA pilots: Winter weather can bring hidden hazards like snow-covered signage and icy runways. Stay prepared with FAA checklists, safety tips, and more resources at https://lnkd.in/gpC_q7Wx.

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The Senate passed its version of the budget reconciliation bill that contains NBAA-supported provisions designed to promote the growth, safety and sustainability of the nation's aviation sector. https://lnkd.in/gtgpB56H

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Why P3I? As defense jobs in Hawaiʻi continue to increase, professional, scientific, and technical services have become the sector’s top job category—highlighting the growing demand for skilled, workforce-ready talent. #P3IHawaii #WorkforceDevelopment

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UAS clients can now access out of hours customs and immigration at 35 U.S. Airports.  This follows the inclusion of UAS has announced the inclusion of King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI), Minneapolis St Paul International (KMSP), Metropolitan Oakland International (KOAK), Boise Air Terminal Gowen Field (KBOI), and Great Falls International (KGTF) to UAS' U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Reimbursable Services Program (RSP) offering. Here are the details: https://lnkd.in/djeP9ajp

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