Careless cargo

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American Airlines has become the first airline to be convicted of mishandling hazardous material. AMR, the airline's parent company, has admitted wrongdoing and paid an $8 million penalty. The lawsuit was filed by federal investigators after uncovering numerous instances of violations at the carrier's operation in Miami, FL, and Latin America. In one case, the carrier loaded nine times the legal limit of a hazardous chemical called Dioxital on a Mexico-to-Miami flight in 1995.

American Airlines Inc.

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Airlines grapple with shortage of mechanics

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Airlines are faced with an alarming shortage of airline mechanics who are leaving their employers and profession for better-paying jobs and better hours. The lack of mechanics is expected to result in flight delays and late packages and unused aircraft. Ultimately, some carriers may be forced to stop growing imply because they lack the manpower. Airlines encourage overtime and raise mechanics salaries which may lead to higher fares or drop in profits.

Personnel administration

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Delta to appeal $1.25M verdict on traumatic landing

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Delta Air Lines will appeal a verdict, awarding a former passenger, Kathy Weaver $1.25 million for post-traumatic stress brought on by an emergency landing in 1996.

Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services, Airlines, Delta Air Lines Inc., DAL

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