May 19, 2026 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) National Executive Council (NEC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 AMFA National Scholarships.
May 12, 2026 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) proudly thanks Congresswoman Hillary Scholten for introducing resolution to designate May 24 as “National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day.” This recognition honors the skilled professionals who ensure the safety and reliability of our nation’s aviation system.
May 6, 2026 -- On May 6, 2026, a reconsideration panel of the Canada Industrial Relation Board (CIRB) reversed a previous decision that had fragmented the Air Canada Technical, Maintenance, and Operational Support (TMOS) Unit in recognition of the community of interest shared by Tech Ops employees.
May 2, 2026 -- After 34 years of service to the traveling public, the closure of Spirit Airlines and the loss of more than 14,000 jobs mark a deeply painful moment for the aviation industry and the workforce that sustained the carrier through decades of operation.
April 28, 2026 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the certified labor union representing the skilled aircraft technicians and related employees who keep Spirit aircraft safe and flying, supports relief for the airline — but any such relief should include protections for frontline workers, including layoff protections and limits on executive compensation.
April 20, 2026 -- The parties met in Belleville, Ontario, from April 14-16, 2026, to conduct reopener discussions pursuant to Appendix F of the collective agreement (CA).
April 7, 2026 -- The parties met for a two-day video conference on March 25-26. This was our thirteenth session with NMB mediators. During this bargaining session, we continued discussions with the Company representatives on the status of the Company’s exit from bankruptcy.
March 23, 2026 -- “The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association and its aircraft maintenance members at Jazz Aviation are heartbroken by the tragic loss of two Jazz Aviation pilots in the accident involving Air Canada Express Flight 8646 at LaGuardia Airport.
February 12, 2026 -- Since 2012, Sean Askin has worked as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for L3 Harris at the Trenton Air Force Base. On the morning of November 13, 2025, during an active military mission, Askin responded to a maintenance defect on a CC-150 Polaris aircraft.
February 11, 2026 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) and Sun Country Airlines (SCA) last week announced they have reached a four-year tentative agreement (TA) on the first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) covering technician and related employees.
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