Mon, May 19, 2008
“We fully support the FAA’s stated goal of holding
ultra-long-range flying to the highest standards of
safety”
The Allied Pilots Association (APA),
collective bargaining agent for the 12,000 pilots of American
Airlines, recently participated in a two-day roundtable meeting at
FAA headquarters in Washington, D.C. as part of efforts to develop
new rules that will govern ultra-long-range flying.
Discussions centered on the numerous issues associated with
ultra-long-range flying such as flight time-duty time, crew
complement, on-board rest facilities and diversion airports.
Ultra-long-range flying is defined as flights of more than 16 hours
in duration.
“Given the increasing number of ultra-long-range routes
being operated by our nation’s airlines, it’s
imperative that the FAA develop rules addressing the unique issues
that arise with this type of flying,” said APA President
Captain Lloyd Hill. “We fully support the FAA’s stated
goal of holding ultra-long-range flying to the highest standards of
safety and are pleased to be participating in the development of
these standards.”
Along with APA, numerous other airline industry stakeholders
also participated in the two-day meeting, including the Air Line
Pilots Association and the Air Transport Association.
Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association—the largest
independent pilot union in the U.S.—is headquartered in Fort
Worth, Texas. APA represents the 12,000 pilots of American
Airlines, including 2,043 pilots on furlough. The furloughs began
shortly after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Also, several hundred
American Airlines pilots are on full-time military leave of absence
serving in the armed forces.
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