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07-23-2010, 11:12 AM
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Per FAR part 121 flights from the lower 48 to Alaska are dispatched under flag rules and not domestic. It has been this way for many years. This means that flight crews are bound by flag rules for duty and rest requirements. Maybe that's where the confusion comes from.
07-23-2010, 02:04 PM
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07-23-2010, 02:19 PM
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This was briefed by RA. They are moving them east out of SEA is what was said, no word on to were.
They are going to buy the higher weight certification and the extra crew rest facility and start flying it on 12+ legs. One of the Big Bus guys can probably fill in some details on range and loads with higher certs.
07-23-2010, 02:47 PM
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The crew rest mod is a good deal, and the extra weight will allow it to do these 12 hr legs with no hits to payload.
They may move the time from SEA, but I would not be overly surprised to see a little 330 time from MSP or DTW move as well, hence my point.
If that is what will occur there will be a ton of guys getting MDed off the ER back east once again. I think it will happen with other events to mitigate that effect. Just my .02
They may move the time from SEA, but I would not be overly surprised to see a little 330 time from MSP or DTW move as well, hence my point.
If that is what will occur there will be a ton of guys getting MDed off the ER back east once again. I think it will happen with other events to mitigate that effect. Just my .02
07-23-2010, 03:25 PM
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The crew rest mod is a good deal, and the extra weight will allow it to do these 12 hr legs with no hits to payload.
They may move the time from SEA, but I would not be overly surprised to see a little 330 time from MSP or DTW move as well, hence my point.
If that is what will occur there will be a ton of guys getting MDed off the ER back east once again. I think it will happen with other events to mitigate that effect. Just my .02
They may move the time from SEA, but I would not be overly surprised to see a little 330 time from MSP or DTW move as well, hence my point.
If that is what will occur there will be a ton of guys getting MDed off the ER back east once again. I think it will happen with other events to mitigate that effect. Just my .02
Oh do tell what these "other events" might be.
I'd bid that 330 its a pretty capable jet. And its int'l. not mixed.
07-23-2010, 03:31 PM
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Did anyone mention this in thread?
Boeing Admits Wing Safety Issue, Says Replacement Too Costly - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando
Boeing Admits Wing Safety Issue, Says Replacement Too Costly - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando
Let's face it, trying to make light of this sorry news, that we should just accept what's coming... we're all going to be flying Dash 8-100s and 200s in a few years.
07-23-2010, 05:17 PM
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How serious were they, or were they just paperwork stuff?
Northwest Airlines found to violate FAA rules
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Northwest, now merged with Delta Airlines, engaged in "systemic non-compliance with FAA Airworthiness Directives," the investigation concluded, referring to government rules designed to remedy an unsafe or potentially unsafe condition.
"Despite Northwest's history of Airworthiness Directive non-compliance," the Office of Special Counsel said, "FAA inspectors continued to work collaboratively with Northwest to resolve deficiencies, and closing enforcement cases primarily by issuing letters of correction rather than seeking civil penalties."
Whistleblower Mark Lund of the FAA's former Northwest inspection office in Bloomington, Minnesota, alleged that the carrier did not have adequate policies and procedures in place in 2008 to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
"The investigation substantiated Mr. Lund's allegations," wrote Associate Special Counsel William Reukauf in a letter to President Baracl Obama.
In response to the findings, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt has established a review team to oversee the carrier's compliance. The FAA also proposed disciplinary action against two Northwest managers.
The FAA released a statement Thursday saying that the agency "has taken corrective action on the issues identified in the whistleblower complaint and is continuing to monitor compliance."
Northwest Airlines found to violate FAA rules
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- A federal investigation finds Northwest Airlines violated FAA safety directives
- The investigation by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel corroborates a whistleblower
- The whistleblower alleged the carrier did not have adequate policies and procedures
Northwest, now merged with Delta Airlines, engaged in "systemic non-compliance with FAA Airworthiness Directives," the investigation concluded, referring to government rules designed to remedy an unsafe or potentially unsafe condition.
"Despite Northwest's history of Airworthiness Directive non-compliance," the Office of Special Counsel said, "FAA inspectors continued to work collaboratively with Northwest to resolve deficiencies, and closing enforcement cases primarily by issuing letters of correction rather than seeking civil penalties."
Whistleblower Mark Lund of the FAA's former Northwest inspection office in Bloomington, Minnesota, alleged that the carrier did not have adequate policies and procedures in place in 2008 to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
"The investigation substantiated Mr. Lund's allegations," wrote Associate Special Counsel William Reukauf in a letter to President Baracl Obama.
In response to the findings, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt has established a review team to oversee the carrier's compliance. The FAA also proposed disciplinary action against two Northwest managers.
The FAA released a statement Thursday saying that the agency "has taken corrective action on the issues identified in the whistleblower complaint and is continuing to monitor compliance."
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine...0000689813.htm
07-23-2010, 05:26 PM
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The crew rest mod is not a good deal for the pilots unless you like trading the 1 bedroom luxury condo for the bunk bed cellar room underneath the noisy bathrooms and noisy aft galley after you climb down the 80 degree incline ladder. Maybe for an ER pilot its a good deal but for an existing 330 pilot its a huge downgrade in rest capability and comfort.
07-23-2010, 05:32 PM
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The same reason an LAX 73 RESV guy has to cover an ATL rotation when there are ATL RESV guys available. Done it twice in the last month or so. I dunno. Training in progress?
07-23-2010, 05:48 PM
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