Monthly Archives: March 2012

ALPA urges U.S. action on EU-ETS at today’s Congressional roundtable

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

ALPA First VP Captain Sean Cassidy represented the organization today at a Congressional Roundtable on the EU-ETS.  Captain Cassidy joined the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, as well as representatives of the Department of Transportation, the … Continue reading →

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Column: Why U.S. airlines oppose EU’s emissions tax scheme – By Nicholas E. Calio and Lee Moak

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

No one imagines that Springfield, Ill., can tax the citizens of Springfield, Mass. And neither of them can tax everyone in the United States. Yet the European Union believes that it can impose a levy — dressed up as an … Continue reading →

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WSJ: China’s Big Airlines Spread Their Wings

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

With international airline competition this intense and continuing to grow at breakneck speeds, we need policies that will level the playing field for U.S. and Canadian airlines here at home.  High aviation taxes, participation in the EU-ETS, and subsidies to … Continue reading →

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Pilots Packing Heat a Thing of the Past?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

A big thanks to Rep. Craavack for his leadership in protecting the FFDO program. Obama administration’s plan to cut back pilot firearm training raises security concerns By Catherine Herridge Pilots packing heat may soon be a relic of the 9/11 aftermath, as … Continue reading →

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Washington Week In Review

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

Today concludes another busy week for ALPA on Capitol Hill – with key votes occurring in the Senate and ALPA grassroots activists coming out in full force both in D.C. and at home. On Monday, we learned that the Senate … Continue reading →

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One Level of Safety Has Not Been Achieved

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Cargo carriers fly the same routes, airports, and runways as passenger planes.  Achieving full compliance from cargo carriers with new pilot fatigue rules is a top ALPA priority. Experts: Airline safety standards still inconsistent By Jon Hilkevitch, Chicago Tribune reporter March … Continue reading →

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U.S. Export–Import Bank Reauthorization Presents Key Opportunity for Reform

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

Legislation Must Protect U.S. Airline Industry Jobs WASHINGTON – Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s procedural vote to block adding the reauthorization of the Export–Import Bank of … Continue reading →

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Emirates Enters Dulles-Dubai: Who Financed The Planes?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

Today, ALPA joined with Delta and the APA in publishing a full page color ad in two popular Capitol Hill newspapers – Politico and Roll Call – highlighting the subsidies provided to foreign airlines by U.S. taxpayers through the Export-Import … Continue reading →

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ALPA urges support for Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS)

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

ALPA President Captain Lee Moak wrote to House and Senate Appropriators today, urging them to support the Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS), a critical health program for professional airline pilots.  HIMS is a federally-funded prototype alcohol and drug assistance program … Continue reading →

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Aviation is a driving force behind U.S. manufacturing and innovation.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

The aviation industry supports 10 million American jobs, including ALPA’s more than 50K U.S. pilots.  It is the backbone of American commerce and transportation, and is a driving force behind U.S. manufacturing and innovation.  Last Tuesday, Acting FAA Administrator Michael … Continue reading →

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