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BREAKING
A United 777 entered an unexplained nose dive of 8,700 fpm, coming within 775 feet of contact with the pacific ocean. The pilots pulled 2.7Gs during the recovery.
Source: The Air Current,
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The US Senate just voted to reject increasing the pilot retirement age to age 67.
Source: Reuters
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Spirit Airlines just issued WARN notices to pilots, signaling the upcoming furlough of over 200 pilots.
The company's 8K filing has also revealed that the airline simultaneously approved raises for its C-suite executives.
Source: Spirit ALPA MEC
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BREAKING:
United pilots stage the largest-ever picket in ALPA history.
Details:
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BREAKING:
Envoy Air has proposed a pilot contract extension with 50% pay raises, raising first-year pay to $90/hr and top captain pay to $213/hr.
Source: "Envoy MEC Newsblast"
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United Update
United Airlines is now the largest airline in both the Atlantic and Pacific, becoming the first carrier to be the largest in both markets since PanAm.
Details:
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BREAKING
Spirit has announced it will furlough 260 pilots.
The airline will also defer all Q2 2024 through 2026 Airbus deliveries till 2030.
Details:
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FlexJet has increased its pilot pay.
- First Year: $175,026/yr
- Second Year: $190,095/yr
- Top of Scale: $347,360/yr
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UPS will resume pilot hiring.
Per the union, UPS HR is preparing to hire 300+ pilots. The hiring is to support the company as it realigns to account for a newly awarded USPS contract.
Source: IPA memo.
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Alaska Airlines flight 1182 from Portland, OR to Ontario, CA diverted back to Portland after a rapid depressurization when an emergency exit door blew out.
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Delta Air Lines has removed their 1,000-hour fixed-wing turbine time pilot experience requirement.
Source: Delta Pilot Hiring
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BREAKING:
Delta Air Lines' MEC and Endeavor Air's MEC have signed a joint resolution in support of Endeavor Air's pilots and aircraft being absorbed into mainline Delta.
Source: Email forwarded to ACN.
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Southwest has suspended pilot hiring and new hire classes for the remainder of 2024.
Per an email obtained by ACN, pilots with CJOs will be moved into a “deferred candidate pool,” which will be used when hiring recommences.
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SWAPA and Southwest have reached an agreement (AIP)for a new pilot contract.
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Southwest pilots have voted to approve a strike authorization.
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Southwest Update:
SWAPA is establishing strike centers as it prepares for a potential holiday strike.
Details:
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Delta to introduce a new configuration within a CRJ to its fleet, featuring:
- a walk-up bar.
- 10 first-class recliners.
- 20 extra-legroom Comfort+ seats.
- a large, luggage storage closet to limit gate checked bags.
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American Airlines has paused pilot hiring for the remainder of 2024.
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A staggering 1,300 Southwest Airlines pilots are picketing near the entrance to Dallas Love Field Airport.
The pilots are protesting deteriorating working and operational conditions at Southwest Airlines.
Source:
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Southwest Update:
Southwest's pilot attrition has climbed to a staggering average of 1.1 pilot resignations per day.
The airline has seen 28 pilots leave thus far throughout the month of March alone.
Source: SWAPA
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United Update:
Industry-leading pay rates within United pilot's new contract have triggered "snap-up" clauses at Delta and American, further raising pilot pay among the US' largest carriers.
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American Update:
American Airlines just opened one of its largest vacancy bids. The airline is offering 303 captain vacancies and 373 First Officer vacancies.
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UPS Hiring Update:
The UPS pilot hiring application is officially open. Requirements include:
- 1,500 hours
- 1,000 hour multi engine turboprop or jet PIC
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
Application:
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BREAKING:
Southwest's TA'd payscales would immediately raise pilot pay 29% followed by annual percent increases of 4/4/4/3.25 through 2028.
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FedEx TA has failed.
55% of pilots eligible to vote, voting against ratification of the TA. The TA failed by just 600 votes. 98% of pilots participated.
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BREAKING
American Airlines Pilot Union (APA) has allegedly been hacked and is being held by ransomware.
They have allegedly lost access to the website, apps, trip trades, and software.
Source: Memo forwarded to ACN
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BREAKING:
Delta’s 757/767 Captain award has dropped to as junior as 4.5 months.
Source: Delta’s most recent vacancy award.
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FedEx Update:
FedEx to halt pilot hiring through at least May 2023, and park 16 jets, citing decline in demand.
Source: FedEx December Business Update.
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Yesterday, a new single-day air travel record was set in the United States.
The TSA screened a record 2.95 million airline passengers on Friday.
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American Airlines placed an order for 260 aircraft this morning, which includes 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 Max 10 and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft. Orders to begin as soon as 2025.
Source: memo forwarded to ACN
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NetJets pilots have voted in favor of their new TA.
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JetBlue Hiring Update
JetBlue appears to have quietly closed its pilot application window.
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Delta to allegedly slow pilot hiring in 2024, hiring approximately half as many pilots as the year prior.
Per a Delta "Flight Ops Weekly" email obtained by ACN, Delta plans to hire 1,100 pilots in 2024. This is down from a record high of 2,200 in 2023.
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BREAKING:
United Airlines has reached an AIP with ALPA for a new pilot contract.
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Republic Airways is issuing a training agreement to new hire pilots stating that should they leave without serving 2 years as a Captain, they are allegedly liable to repay bonuses and $100,000 in damages.
Source: Agreement forwarded to ACN.
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Europe appears determined to be the first to certify an airliner for single-pilot operations.
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Mesa Airlines has announced pilot furloughs.
Mesa Airlines cited reduced attrition and fleet plan changes made by its customer, United Airlines, as reasons for the pilot furloughs. An estimated 50 pilots have been impacted so far.
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Southwest pilots have voted 92.7% in favor of approving their new TA.
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United Airlines is set to revamp its Tokyo operations by introducing a new intra-Asia route from Tokyo's Narita Airport to Cebu in the Philippines, utilizing Boeing 737 aircraft.
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Spirit Airlines announced today that it is not considering bankruptcy.
Source: Reuters
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United Update:
Tomorrow United Pilots are set for the largest picket in company history, as the airline continues to exploit a decade-old contract.
Details:
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Wheels Up Update:
Wheels Up has reportedly elected to terminate between 10% to 20% of its pilots as of this morning.
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United just signed leases for 35 additional A321 NEOs with CFM engines to supplement delayed Boeing 737 MAX 10 orders.
The aircraft will enter service for United in 2026.
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Southwest Update:
Southwest will offer pilots reduced hour lines to avoid furloughs.
Boeing delivery delays and uncertainty over the certification of the MAX 7 have left Southwest overstaffed. It
Source: Reuters
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BREAKING:
United has purchased 113 acres in Denver as part of plan to expand its pilot training facility (already the largest pilot training center in the world), and to potentially relocate its corporate HQ.
Source: Reuters
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The House has passed the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act with a vote of 387-26, sending it to President Biden to be signed into law.
The bill will improve ATC staffing and maintain the pilot retirement age at 65 for the next five years.
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BREAKING:
Delta’s latest pilot Indoc class contains a record 116 new hire pilots.
Delta’s previous record was 106 new hire pilots (set just last week).
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SkyWest Flight Attendants to earn boarding pay, eclipsing compensation standards at most major Airlines.
New pay rates will include boarding pay upwards of $23.66 per hour.
Source: Pay-rates forwarded to ACN
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Hawaiian Airlines just increased pilot first-year hourly pay 125% and will now offer an additional $10,000 signing bonus.
*Hawaiian’s original first-year pay was $36 per flight hour. It is now $81.
Source: Company Email.
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United Airlines is reportedly close to closing lease agreements for 36 A321 NEOs.
Source: Reuters
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Per its CEO, Frontier Airlines is to “transform” operations to emulate Ryan Air. 90% + of Frontier flights will become turns, with no outstation overnights.
Details:
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Delta Air Lines to train pilots from zero hours.
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Boeing's CEO and senior executives announced this morning plans to step down amid safety crisis.
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Southwest has dropped its turbine time requirements to 500 hours.
Details:
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American Airlines and its pilots have reached an Agreement in Principle for a new contract.
Source: APA Memo
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FedEx to allegedly close its 757 Europe pilot domicile. FedEx will also close ANC and LAX MD-11 bases.
Source: Memo forwarded to ACN.
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Delta 2023 Pilot Hiring Update:
Delta has hired 2,276 pilots this year, bringing its total pilots to 16,747.
Source: Memo obtained by ACN
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American Airlines is reportedly expected to announce a "Game-Changing" aircraft order.
The announcement could come as early as March 4th and is speculated to be predominately for narrow-body jets.
Source:
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United Airlines has increased its new hire offer for San Francisco Aircraft Maintenance Technicians:
- $50,000 - $75,000 sign on bonuses.
- $25,000 relocation bonus.
- Starting pay $40.51 per hour.
Source: JSFirm job listing.
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Within a four-month period, NetJets Captain upgrade time has decreased from 15 years to just 21 months.
Source: Email sent to pilots.
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Congratulations to Allegiant Air Flight Attendants
Allegiant Air Flight Attendants, represented by AFL-CIO Local 577, have voted to ratify a new 5-year contract with Allegiant.
Flight attendants will see 20%-40% pay increases and improvements to quality-of-life items.
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Boeing Update:
Boeing has announced its first-ever woman to lead the company as CEO.
Stephanie Pope, a Boeing employee since 1994, has been selected to lead the company out of what appears to be the biggest crisis of its history.
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Amendment passes US House, which would allow some retired pilots to return to work. Pilots age 65-67 would be domestic only. US Senate to vote tomorrow.
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SkyWest has asked for relief to operate under part 135, in order to hire First Officers as low as 250 hours.
Per ALPA the move is a blatend attempt to circumnavigate ATP regulations.
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Delta Hiring Update:
Delta plans to hire 50 pilots per week through 2023 then approximately 30 pilots on average per week though 2024.
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BREAKING:
FedEx will no longer require pilots to have a 4-year degree to apply, and hire 70 pilots per month for the "foreseeable future".
Source: Internal Memo
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Southwest Update:
Southwest's negotiations may actually result in a rare pilot strike, and here is why:
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NetJets owners pay a premium for flexibility & the peace of mind that a highly qualified flight crew is seated in the front of their aircraft. NJASAP believes both owners & pilots are getting shortchanged. Find out why at
#OnlyNetJets
#Aviation
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BREAKING
United Airlines union leaders have allegedly voted to pass the United-ALPA tentative agreement (TA) for a new pilot contract. It will now be released to the pilots for a general membership vote.
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Delta Hiring Update:
This week, Delta Air Lines hosted a record class size of a staggering 106 new hire pilots.
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Endeavor Air Update:
Endeavor Air pilots and Delta Air Line pilots have signed a joint resolution supporting the incorporation of Endeavor pilots and aircraft into Delta Air Lines.
Source: ALPA newsletter
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Southwest Update:
Southwest faces criticism after a troubled approach results in a panicked go-around call from LaGuardia tower controllers.
Details:
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Southwest to open Nashville (BNA) as a new crew base beginning in Q4.
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American Airlines to attempt to hire up to 70 pilots per week.
Source: Internal Memo.
#PilotHiring
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Mesa Update:
Mesa Airlines just reported a Q2 profit.
The airline cited increased pilot retention as one of the primary reasons for the sudden boost in financial health.
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BREAKING:
A strike authorization vote has been unanimously approved by the leadership of Alaska Airline's pilot union (ALPA).
Source:
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BREAKING:
Endeavor Air to assign unfilled Captain vacancies to First Officers who did not necessarily bid for the position, but meet the minimum part 121 qualifications.
Source: Email to pilots forwarded to ACN.
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Delta Update:
Delta Air Lines is allegedly considering a large A330 or A350 order.
The order is believed to be both for growth and to serve to replace the airline's aging 757 and 767 fleet.
Details:
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Endeavor and ALPA have reached an AIP.
Pay rates:
- Year 1 (FO): $100/Flight hour
- Year 2 (CA): $153/Flight hour
- Year 3 (CA): $155/Flight hour
- Captain Top of Scale: $237.35/Flight Hour (2028)
Source: AIP Summary forwarded to ACN.
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Southwest Update:
SWAPA pilots will picket in Chicago tomorrow following strike vote.
Details:
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BREAKING:
Hawaiian Airlines' AIP would raise the top-of-scale A330/B787 pay to $393 per flight hour in 2023, and $454.18 by 2027.
Source: AIP payscales forwarded to ACN.
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BREAKING
United has officially announced new pilot crew bases.
New Bases effective May of 2023:
- B737 MCO (with a potential co-terminal in TPA)
- B737 LAS
Source: Flight Ops message forwarded to ACN
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Boeing Update:
Industry experts warn that Southwest's Q1 results demonstrate an urgent need for airlines to diversify their fleets.
Details:
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Frontier Update:
Frontier will offer September voluntary leaves of absence.
The carrier has also reportedly canceled classes for July and August.
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Canadian Pilot Update:
A staggering 70% of Air Canada pilots say they would consider leaving the field entirely to pursue other career options if pay remains low.
Canadian pilots make less than half of what their American counterparts make.
Details:
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Hiring Update:
United Airlines has officially reopened its pilot application for new pilot applicants.
Application:
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BREAKING:
United Airlines' MEC has approved a pilot strike vote.
Source: Union Memo forwarded to ACN
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Holiday Travel Update:
For the second year in a row, Southwest Airlines has seen the worst performance among major US carriers throughout the holiday season.
Details:
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Spirit Update:
Spirit pilots are reportedly seeking employment elsewhere at higher than historical averages following a judge's decision to block its merger with JetBlue.
Source:
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Airbus Update:
Airbus employees responsible for the production of the A220 in Quebec, Canada, have voted 98.9% in favor of a strike.
A strike at the plant would have global implications on A220 delivery timelines.
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BREAKING:
An FFDO flying as a First Officer was indicted for allegedly threatening to shoot their Captain if the Captain elected to divert for a passenger needing medical assistance.
Details:
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Southwest Update:
In a recent shareholder meeting, Southwest management signaled its openness to considering a merger or acquisition with another carrier.
Details:
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BREAKING:
Republic Airways TA pay rates:
- First Year FO: $90/hr
- Second Year FO: $92/hr
- First Year CA: $140/hr
- Ten Year CA: 173/hr
- Seventeen Year CA: 201.44/hr
- Top of Scale (20 yr CA DOS+4): $224/hr
Source: TA'd pay rates obtained by ACN
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American Airlines Update:
Per sources, American Airlines new AIP is comparable to Delta pay rates, and contains improvements on quality of life related sections.
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Southwest Contract Update:
Southwest's new TA offers an industry-first, 2.5% annual bonus guaranteed to pilots every year after their contract expires should a new agreement not be met.
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Delta Pilot Hiring Update:
Delta’s Propel pathway program and ATP have entered into a partnership enabling ATP CFIs to earn a QFO (Qualified Job Offer) with Delta.
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American Airline Update:
American Airlines' pilot union has expressed concerns over scope clauses, as the airline appears to be gearing up to take on Southwest and other LCCs in what's been described as an "America West 2.0" strategy.
Details:
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Delta Air Lines Update
Delta Air Lines was once again America's most on-time airline per 2023 data. In 2023 Delta ranked number 1 in the US and number 4 globally.
Details:
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BREAKING:
Frontier will now offer a pre employment bonus if $50,000 to new hire First Officers effective January 31st, in addition to $100 per flight hour.
Source: “Additional First Year Pay, and Enhanced Bonus” Memo forwarded to ACN
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