The Administration has announced a plan to draw-down US armed forces to the lowest level since before WWII – this announcement could hold an unseen benefit for the aerospace manufacturing community. The PMA community should be looking at this draw-down as an opportunity to find high-quality employees. Continue reading
For aircraft parts manufacturers who have defense contracts, and are also subject to the WARN Act, recent Department of Labor Guidance states that you can wait until specific cuts are announced before issuing WARN Act notices for January 2, 2012. The Guidance means that such manufacturers will have to wait to make their own plans until after the election. Continue reading
A court of appeals has ruled that the individual mandate of the health insurance law is Unconstitutional. It is likely that this matter will be further appealed to the US Supreme Court Continue reading
For those of you who are manufacturing Boeing parts, you will be glad to know that Boeing is now back in the business of making aircraft! Recently, Boeing settled their months-long strike with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and now they have struck a new bargain with the Society of Professional … Continue reading
A number of articles have been written about the candidates likely positions and plans for aviation. AOPA interviewed both candidates on their positions about General Aviation. Popular Mechanics compared the candidates likely positions on commercial aviation issues. Senator Obama even posted a transportation policy on his website during his White House run. But will President … Continue reading
On August 24th, Reuters reported that Boeing had offered made an offer to the union, but the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) called the offer “insulting” and it repeated its threat to strike in early September. IAM represents 27,000 Boeing workers – mostly in the Seattle area. Boeing offered IAM’s members a … Continue reading
Boeing and its union are posturing for upcoming labor negotiations, and there is some threat of a strike. PMA companies manufacturing parts for Boeing aircraft could find that a strike represents an opportunity for them to demonstrate the value of their support to the air carrier community. Boeing Commercial Aircraft Group chief executive Scott Carson … Continue reading
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