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Category Archives: FFDO program
Administration Proposal to Cut Federal Flight Deck Officer Funding Threatens Security for Airline Passengers and Cargo
WASHINGTON–Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement expressing adamant opposition to the budget cuts to the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program contained in the Administration’s proposed FY14 federal budget. “It is … Continue reading
Cravaack wants more money to arm pilots
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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House wants airline pilots to pack guns
ALPA has been aggressively supporting the FFDO program in Congress. ALPA pilot advocates, supported by thousands of letters from ALPA members around the country, have been working closely with Rep. Cravaack and other key leaders to ensure the program’s future … Continue reading
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FFDO and HIMS funding advance
Last night, Rep. Chip Cravaack offered a floor amendment to boost FFDO funding for FY13 to $35 million in the House Homeland Security Appropriations bill. The amendment was approved by voice vote. This represents a $10 million increase over current … Continue reading
FFDO funding continues to advance
Yesterday afternoon, the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee approved funding for the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program in its FY13 Appropriations bill, rejecting the Administration’s proposal to reduce the program’s appropriation by more than half. Additionally, funding for the … Continue reading
House Subcommittee Clears Funding for FFDO
Today, the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee approved a bill that protects funding for the Federal Flight Deck Officer program in FY13. The bill rejects a proposal by the Administration to cut funding for the FFDO program by more than … Continue reading
Pilots Packing Heat a Thing of the Past?
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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ALPA on the Hill this week
ALPA’s government affairs team is on the hill today, working to persuade Members of Congress to support strong funding levels for the FFDO program. ALPA pilots can tell their representatives to support FFDO and oppose the Administration’s proposed cuts here. … Continue reading
