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TEAMSTERS LOCAL 357 FILES SECOND LAWSUIT AGAINST REPUBLIC AIRWAYS

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

CARMEL, Ind., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 357 has filed a second lawsuit against Republic Airways in Marion County Superior Court to invalidate an agreement that pilots at the carrier are required to sign as a condition of employment. The unlawful non-compete clauses were entered into under the false pretense that they were "bonus" or "incentive" agreements.

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  • CARMEL, Ind., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 357 has filed a second lawsuit against Republic Airways in Marion County Superior Court to invalidate an agreement that pilots at the carrier are required to sign as a condition of employment.
  • "We want Republic Airways to be competitive and successful, but it is wrong for the company to seek a competitive advantage by exploiting young pilots who are eager to establish their career and fly professionally," said Anthony Campo, President of Teamsters Local 357 and a Republic Airways pilot.
  • Republic Airways has requested that the suit be moved to a different court, but an initial hearing is still set for April 5 before Superior Court Judge John F. Hanley.
  • Teamsters Local 357 represents flight deck crew members at Republic Airways.

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 357 PILOT APPOINTED TO FAA RULEMAKING COMMITTEE

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 357 pilot Keith Sikes has been appointed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee (ARC). The FAA ARC is a collaborative body tasked with developing regulations and guidelines related to mental health assessments and medical clearances for individuals in the aviation industry.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 357 pilot Keith Sikes has been appointed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee (ARC).
  • "Keith Sikes has a passion for addressing the unique stresses that aviation personnel face," said Joe Ferreira, Director of the Teamsters Airline Division.
  • He joined the Safety Committee for Local 357 in 2019 and worked with a team to develop a Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) for pilots.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

American Airlines Group - Digital Transformation Strategy Analysis Report 2023: Accelerators, Incubators, and Other Innovation Programs - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 2, 2024

The "American Airlines Group - Digital Transformation Strategies" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "American Airlines Group - Digital Transformation Strategies" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides insights into American Airlines' tech activities, including its digital transformation strategies, its innovation programs, and its technology initiatives.
  • Its principal, fully-owned subsidiaries are American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (Piedmont), PSA Airlines (PSA), and Envoy Aviation Group.
  • The American Eagle carriers include AAG's fully-owned regional carriers namely Envoy Air, PSA Airlines, and Piedmont Airlines as well as third-party regional carriers including Air Wisconsin, Mesa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, and Republic Airways.

Aviatrix Brings Top Expertise in Secure Cloud Networking to AWS re:Invent 2023

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviatrix, a leader in Secure Cloud Networking, will be at Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2023 from November 27 - December 1 in Las Vegas, NV, bringing together experts to discuss what's next in secure cloud networking. As enterprise cloud deployments mature, organizations are seeking to simplify network operational complexities, optimize cloud performance, improve security, and reduce costs with growing urgency. Aviatrix and leading industry experts will examine cutting-edge solutions to these challenges at Booth #890 and throughout the week at AWS re:Invent: https://aviatrix.com/aviatrix-at-aws-reinvent-2023/

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  • Pressing Business Critical Infrastructure Discussions Unite Cloud, Networking, and Security Teams Behind Innovative Solutions
    LAS VEGAS, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviatrix , a leader in Secure Cloud Networking, will be at Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2023 from November 27 - December 1 in Las Vegas, NV, bringing together experts to discuss what's next in secure cloud networking.
  • As enterprise cloud deployments mature, organizations are seeking to simplify network operational complexities, optimize cloud performance, improve security, and reduce costs with growing urgency.
  • With AWS re:Invent 2023, Aviatrix continues to push boundaries in cloud networking and security, fostering connections that will shape the future.
  • Join the Aviatrix community at Booth #890 and across social media using #Aviatrix, and reach out here to reserve an appointment or meet with Aviatrix at the show.

Republic Airways Selects RingCentral to Power Communications for Aviation Professionals

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

With an employee base of over 6,000 aviation professionals, Republic Airways’ existing on-premise phone system could no longer keep up with the company’s increasing internal and external communications demands.

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  • With an employee base of over 6,000 aviation professionals, Republic Airways’ existing on-premise phone system could no longer keep up with the company’s increasing internal and external communications demands.
  • With RingCentral Contact Center, Republic Airways pilots, flight attendants, and other crew members can quickly and easily get connected to the operations center for time-sensitive communication and real-time information, including re-routing and last-minute schedule changes.
  • With RingCentral MVP, Republic Airways employees have access to advanced telephony features, including SMS and fax, and seamless integrations through RingCentral for Microsoft Teams and Salesforce .
  • “We look forward to supporting Republic Airways through its migration to the cloud and setting up solutions that will serve their aviation teams for years to come.”

Workday Sees Continued Momentum for Workday Strategic Sourcing as Organizations Seek to Reduce Costs and Optimize Spend

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

PLEASANTON, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, today announced continued momentum for its Workday Strategic Sourcing solution, as organizations across industries including Blount Fine Foods, Elastic, LivaNova, NTT Global Sourcing, Republic Airways, and Sharp HealthCare use Workday to help drive cost savings and manage spend. Workday Strategic Sourcing has helped customers navigate and adapt in a changing business environment, and, according to customers, Workday Strategic Sourcing can pay for itself in as little as one year.

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  • Workday Strategic Sourcing has helped customers navigate and adapt in a changing business environment, and, according to customers, Workday Strategic Sourcing can pay for itself in as little as one year.
  • "What's more, we achieved $4.2 million in savings in our first six months, facilitated by Workday Strategic Sourcing."
  • "With Workday Strategic Sourcing, we have helped our operating companies reduce costs, as well as increase control and consolidate spend with suppliers.
  • Workday Strategic Sourcing enables customers to:
    Reduce costs and optimize spend with increased transparency into real-time data.

TEAMSTERS FILE LAWSUIT AGAINST CAPE AIR AND REPUBLIC AIRWAYS

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Friday, June 9, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters have filed a lawsuit against Republic Airways and Cape Air for unlawfully requiring pilots to sign employment contracts with non-compete clauses that impose penalties ranging from $100,000 to $250,000.

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  • Employer Unlawfully Imposes Non-Compete Clauses, Fines on Pilots
    INDIANAPOLIS, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters have filed a lawsuit against Republic Airways and Cape Air for unlawfully requiring pilots to sign employment contracts with non-compete clauses that impose penalties ranging from $100,000 to $250,000.
  • "The contracts that pilots at these two companies are forced to sign as a condition of employment are unlawful and we fully expect to win in court," said Josh LeBlanc, President of Teamsters Local 357 and a Republic Airways pilot.
  • The non-compete clauses that the companies are forcing on pilots require them to work at Republic Airways for a minimum of two years.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Republic Airways hosts 11th Annual Plane Pull at Indianapolis International Airport

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Republic Airways today announced its 11th Annual Plane Pull presented by Lucas Oil will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Republic Airways Indianapolis Maintenance Center Hangar located on Indianapolis International Airport property at 3998 S. Hoffman Road, Indianapolis.

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  • Republic Airways today announced its 11th Annual Plane Pull presented by Lucas Oil will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Republic Airways Indianapolis Maintenance Center Hangar located on Indianapolis International Airport property at 3998 S. Hoffman Road, Indianapolis.
  • The Plane Pull began in memory of Tyler Frenzel, a Carmel, Indiana, boy who died from leukemia in 2004.
  • Over the years, funds raised through the Republic Airways Plane Pull have supported children battling life-threatening illnesses.
  • Republic also will host its annual Plane Pull Gala at Lucas Estate, catered by Prime 47, on Friday, April 21.

OUTCOME ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH LIFT ACADEMY TO BUILD AND MANAGE OUTCOME-BASED STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Outcome Group Inc (Outcome), an outcome-based education finance company, announces a partnership to build and manage an outcome-based loan program in coordination with Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy. LIFT prepares students for careers in aviation, including commercial airline pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians. LIFT is owned by Republic Airways, a codeshare partner operating more than 900 daily flights on behalf of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.

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  • LIFT is a flight training school owned by Republic Airways, a codeshare partner for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
    NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Outcome Group Inc (Outcome), an outcome-based education finance company, announces a partnership to build and manage an outcome-based loan program in coordination with Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy.
  • Under the terms of the loan, graduates only repay their loan obligation if they earn above a predetermined level of income after leaving school and monthly payments vary with income.
  • Outcome partners directly with schools and educators to design, implement, manage, and fund these outcome-based financial solutions.
  • Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy is a U.S.-based commercial aviation pilot training school owned by Republic Airways.

Latest Upgraded Points Survey Reveals Biggest Airport Pet Peeves, U.S. Airlines With the Most Complaints, Mishandled Baggage, Cancellations, and More

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Monday, December 5, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Upgraded Points' latest data study reveals the airlines that received the most complaints in 2022, as well as who ranked highest for cancellations, mishandled bags, and delayed arrivals. To find the biggest flight pet peeves, the company also surveyed flyers about their travel woes—From stale air to crying babies, forced small talk, lack of legroom, and more.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Upgraded Points' latest data study reveals the airlines that received the most complaints in 2022, as well as who ranked highest for cancellations, mishandled bags, and delayed arrivals.
  • "The biggest pet peeves people have about their inflight trips are usually related to the operations themselves," said Alex Miller, Founder of Upgraded Points.
  • The top airlines with the most complaints overall include Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air.
  • Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Upgraded Points is a travel company that provides insider strategies for maximizing travel points and rewards.