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August 28, 2021

A Remembrance: ALPA Contributes $200K to Organizations Honoring 9/11 Pilots

Honoring The Legacy Of The Four ALPA Pilots Who Were Among Those Who Lost Their Lives On September 11, 2001

ALPA is contributing $200,000 to four non-profit organizations that honor the legacy of the four ALPA pilots who were among those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks. Capt. Jason Dahl and First Officer LeRoy Homer, Jr., were piloting United Flight 93 and Capt. Victor Saracini, and First Officer Michael Horrocks were piloting United Flight 175. “As we commemorate 20 years since the tragic 9/11 attacks, it is important that we continue to honor our fallen heroes by ensuring that their contributions to our profession are never forgotten. These donations will help support young adults who dream of becoming a professional

The Agency Is Working With Employees To Ensure They Can Report All Concerns

According to a letter sent by the FAA to Boeing, they will be investigating whether employees who should be following up on safety problems with the aircraft are being told to keep quiet. "Boeing's company culture appears to hamper members of the [safety oversight] unit from communicating openly with the FAA," said the letter from the agency. The letter was first reported by the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. "We take these matters with the utmost seriousness, and are continuously working to improve the processes we have in place to ensure the independence of the [safety oversight] unit members," the company said in its statement.