America West Outsources Heavy Maintenance, Cuts 500 Jobs

America West has decided to contract out its heavy aircraft maintenance to Tramco, a BFGoodrich company, in a move it estimates will save it $35 million during the five-year contract. The outsourcing will enable the carrier to shed one-half of its maintenance personnel, plus others in support roles...

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