Delta-Northwest passes ‘significant milestone’
The US Federal Aviation Administration has given the green light to the first stage of a merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest.
The FAA has accepted a plan from the two airlines for interim operations and a transition to a single single operating certificate.
The plan outlines the methodology, processes, tools and timing to maintain the safety of the day-to-day operations and to achieve a single operating certificate over the next 15 to 18 months.
Delta maintenance operations senior vie-president John Laughter described the move as a “significant milestone in our efforts to bring together our two airlinesâ€.
Northwest’s safety and engineering senior vice president and chief safety officer Ken Hylander said: “Acceptance of our plan lays the groundwork for a smooth transition of our operations. Our ultimate goal is to implement a seamless transition for our customers and this is a big step towards that end.â€
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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