Alaska CEO Discusses FAA Audit Results.Business Editors, Travel Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2000 Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines, (NYSE: ALK) is an airline based in Seattle, Washington, United States. It operates hubs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Portland International Airport. Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. John F. Kelly Kel·ly , Ellsworth Born 1923. American abstract painter and sculptor whose works are characterized by flat color areas with sharply defined edges. Kelly, Emmett 1898-1979. made the following public statement today in response to the announcement of the results of the recent FAA audit: "This morning the FAA presented us with the findings of its white glove glove, hand covering with a separate sheath for each finger. The earliest gloves, relics of the cave dwellers, closely resembled bags. Reaching to the elbow, they were most probably worn solely for protection and warmth. audit, which was concluded April 19. As you know, we welcomed their review of our operations and cooperated fully every step of the way. "We understand the FAA's oversight
Oversight may refer to:
"I'm pleased to say that many if not all of the findings the FAA outlined in its news release this morning were addressed by us over recent weeks as soon as they were raised by the FAA during its audit. In fact, I'm passing out correspondence outlining in greater detail what we've already done in that regard. "We have viewed this as an opportunity not only to continue to improve our operations, but also to continue to prove to the FAA, the traveling public and ourselves that the changes we've already instituted are working and are making us a better airline. This announcement today serves as formal notice to us to institutionalize in·sti·tu·tion·a·lize v. To place a person in the care of an institution, especially one providing care for the disabled or mentally ill. in those changes during the next 30 days. We're confident that we'll be able to prove that we've done that. "As we move forward, we will continue to work with the FAA to review our plans for the future to ensure that they have full confidence in our ability to continue to perform heavy maintenance as we grow." Kelly noted that the announcement today will not impact the carrier's schedule. |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion