Category Archives: Aviation Security

Helping Heroes Fly Act Passes House!

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

The Air Line Pilots Association, International, thanks Representative Gabbard for her leadership in passage of the “Helping Heroes Fly Act,” which is a common-sense measure to ensure that our nation’s heroes can pass through airport security with the respect and … Continue reading →

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Senate to Vote on CBP Abu Dhabi Preclearance Amendment

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

As part of legislation to fund the government through the remainder of fiscal year 2013, the Senate will consider an amendment that will prohibit third-party reimbursement for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) services.  ALPA strongly supports this amendment, introduced by … Continue reading →

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Questions expected on FAA reforms, TSA resources and sequester at Congressional hearings today

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

Federal Aviation (FAA)  Administrator Michael Huerta will testify today before the House Aviation Subcommittee on the implementation of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (which finally reauthorized the agency last year after 5 years of short term extensions).  … Continue reading →

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U.S. Customs Preclearance Facilities Must Benefit U.S. Economy, Airlines, and Workers

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) voiced its opposition yesterday to the inclusion of any authorization for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to accept third party reimbursement for foreign Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preclearance facilities within the President’s … Continue reading →

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No Hassle Flying Act Passes Senate

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Yesterday, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Klobuchar (D-MN) and Sen. Blunt (R-MO) to eliminate redundant baggage screening for travelers arriving from airports that participate in the United States’ pre-clearance program.  Currently, baggage undergoing high-level screening procedures at … Continue reading →

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Airline safety shouldn’t wait for tragedy

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

We shouldn’t have to wait for a tragic accident to adopt new policies that we know will improve the safety of commercial aviation for all users.  At ALPA, aviation safety has always been at the core of our mission – and ALPA’s … Continue reading →

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The Agony and Ecstasy of NextGen

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

To maintain a competitive advantage in the international marketplace, the United States’ national airspace system (NAS)—which is composed of the entire air- and ground-based infrastructure, including air traffic control surveillance and communication, navigation, airports, aircraft, vehicles on the surface, and … Continue reading →

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Cravaack wants more money to arm pilots

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

Article by: COREY MITCHELL Star Tribune August 7, 2012 – 10:02 PM WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack is challenging the Transportation Security Administration and the White House over potential cuts to a program that arms airline pilots as the … Continue reading →

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Known Crewmember Expansion Benefits Pilots and Public

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

TSA has recently opened new Known Crewmember (KCM) lanes at airports in Las Vegas, New York, Detroit and Chicago.  KCM is a program which screens authorized airline personnel, like pilots, using a technologically modern and more efficient screening process.  The program is … Continue reading →

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ALPA & A4A Urge Congress to Focus Customs and Immigration Resources on U.S. Gateways

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, and the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today called on Congress to focus its limited Customs and Border Protection (CBP) resources on better serving U.S. gateway … Continue reading →

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