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Delta pilots oppose larger regional aircraft, in blow to Embraer: sources

In new labour contract, they'll retain "scope clause" - which protects well-paid pilot jobs with better working conditions at major airlines

Published Sun, Nov 27, 2016 · 09:50 PM
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DELTA Air Lines Inc pilots are expected to keep existing rules in their new labour contract that prevent the No 2 US carrier from flying aircraft above a certain weight on regional routes - in a blow to Embraer SA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, whose latest models exceed that limit.

The pilots' new labour contract will ke…

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