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proposed regulation also would require operators to verify that passengers are not on the No Fly and/ or Selectee portions of the federal government’s consolidated terrorist watch list. “General aviation operators are excellent security partners, and this will give them a strong common framework for security that will reduce risk while supporting the open nature of the general aviation industry,” said TSA Assistant Secretary Kip Hawley. The proposed rule will be open to public comment for 60 days. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed rule may access the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Raytheon Wins Contract For Controller Training FAA awarded a $437 million contract to Raytheon to support the agency in
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training air traffic controllers. The 10-year award replaces separate contracts to support initial training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City and to support ongoing training in air traffic facilities nationwide, the agency said. The contract consolidation will give Raytheon the ability to support the entire life cycle of controller training. This will permit FAA to provide more integrated training activities throughout a controller’s career, the agency said. FAA said it also has the flexibility to update the training to adapt to ongoing changes in technology, aviation procedures and operations that will affect the way controllers handle air traffic in the future. Under the terms of the contract, Raytheon will be responsible for helping FAA train controllers throughout their career. This includes conducting resident academy qualification and specialized training, supporting classroom and simulation training in the field, developing and maintaining training materials, and providing administrative support for training at the
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academy and in the field. FAA said it will continue to be responsible for managing the overall training program, recruiting and hiring candidates, conducting performance verification, on-the-job training and credentialing.
Delta, NW Shareholders Approve Merger Plans The stockholders of Delta and Northwest overwhelmingly have approved the pending merger between the two companies. Delta stockholders approved the issuance of 1.25 shares of Delta common stock for each outstanding share of Northwest stock to be distributed upon closing of the merger, expected later this year, the two companies reported. The proposal was approved by approximately 99 percent of the votes cast by Delta stockholders. More than 98 percent of the votes cast by Northwest stockholders were in favor of the merger. Delta stockholders also approved an amendment to Delta’s employee