ATLAS / TNT @ LGG
From a source in TNT training we hear that the new TNT contract that Atlas air is flying out of Liege to Africa and else where will be turned into a dry lease with TNT pilots flying an Atlas aircraft, which is currently in the process of being re-registered in Belgium. At this time the flights are being manned by a mixture of AACS and mainline Atlas crews, but this is to end with the completion of training of the TNT crews. Said training will be in the UK ( London ), and will begin in January. Looks like this will cut out the Atlas and AACS crews from a lot of EU flying, since the plan is for additional aircraft to be put on the contract, which is being done by 1 -400 at this time. Any Atlas or AACS pilots care to comment? Have you been advised of this by Atlas MGT? What effect will this have on the on-going union discussions between Atlas mgt. and the mainline pilots? Merry Christmas all, Happy New Year!