It's to be CAL operating certificate

[densoo]

United Airlines and Continental Airlines have agreed on a path to obtain a single operating certificate from FAA that will see the merged carriers retain the "legacy Continental operating certificate and the legacy United repair station certificate," according to UA VP-Corporate Safety, Security, Quality & Environment Michael Quiello.

It is anticipated the SOC will take at least a year to accomplish from the date of the closing of the merger, expected by Oct. 1.

Although both operating certificates contain "unique" advantages, the CO certificate was selected "because of its enhanced technology authorizations and close conformity to standard FAA language as well as other regulatory and commercial considerations," Quiello stated.

http://atwonline.com/international-...operating-certificate-part-merg?cid=nl_atw_dn

 

[waveflyer]

Does it matter at all to the pilots?

ie: USAIR - it's not a reason to divide the pilots- just a mgmt logistical decision.

Preaching I know - but USAIR has done enough damge to the industry w/ their tantrum- be aware of the lessons from USAIR and how NOT to merge

 

[densoo]

Does it matter at all to the pilots?

ie: USAIR - it's not a reason to divide the pilots- just a mgmt logistical decision.

Preaching I know - but USAIR has done enough damge to the industry w/ their tantrum- be aware of the lessons from USAIR and how NOT to merge

Not trying to be divisive. It is news of interest to a lot of pilots, though.

 

[waveflyer]

Why?---

 

[ACL65PILOT]

It will be interesting to see if any "other" airline execs go to the new UCAL once the BOD approves the merger.......

 

[densoo]

Why?---

It's may make a difference in what cockpit procedures that will generally be carried over to the new merged carrier. While checklists, callouts, flight manual, non-normals, are all FAA approved for both airlines, the procedures may lean towards surviving certificate holder.

Can anyone at Delta lend some insight? On aircraft common to Northwest and Delta, were Delta procedures generally used?

 

[BID]

Does that mean our flight manuals, etc. will survive? Our call outs, etc That is interesting. Less training for CAL guys?

It's also interesting to see the differences in airlines For example if United's certificate had been chosen, would that of meant the end of RNAV RNP approaches?

 

[acbarney]

Why?---

Procedures, indoc, etc..

 

[HalinTexas]

There is something called "ATOS" that the FAA wants all airlines to move towards. It's a cert. thing. I'd imagine CAL is further along with it.

 

[eaglesview]

Does that mean our flight manuals, etc. will survive? Our call outs, etc That is interesting. Less training for CAL guys?

It's also interesting to see the differences in airlines For example if United's certificate had been chosen, would that of meant the end of RNAV RNP approaches?

Your joking right?? You think Co is the only one doing RNAV RNP approaches?

It's an operating certificate, nothing more. Wave was correct in his first response. See post 2