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Leadership From the Flight Deck

In a letter published in the August 9 edition of the Irish Times, Capt. Evan Cullen, president of the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (IALPA), points out that “Norwegian Airlines can easily operate from Cork to the U.S. tomorrow under their previously agreed terms and conditions.”

Cullen notes, “It is extraordinary that so many Irish agencies appear happy to promote the NAI proposal, while ignoring the potential damage it can do to the existing employment standards,” and that “Most surprisingly, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has been an active supporter of NAI’s proposal, straying a long way from its function as the aviation safety regulator.” 


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What did MEC chairman Capt. Brian Roseen do when he discovered a need for wheelchair-accessible baseball fields in his community? He pulled off a near-miracle, with the help of the Miracle League of Minnesota, a not-for-profit organization which provides opportunities for children with special needs to play baseball. 




Today, August 5, is the official start of the summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the opening ceremonies airing tonight nationwide and around the world. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to compete in the Olympics with thousands of top-performing athletes?  It became a reality for one ALPA pilot 32 years ago.




In the mid 2000s, Airbus rolls out its A380 “Superjumbo,” a massive double-decker widebody that includes cockpit avionics and controls that feature full-size keyboards and wireless Ethernet connectivity.


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In the 1990s, the short-haul Cessna Caravan enters service, quickly gaining popularity for being able to operate in small and remote areas, and the Canadair Regional Jet, quickly followed by new aircraft designs from Embraer, changed the industry by making point-to-point travel more economical and popular, creating a new class of aircraft.




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