Washington, DC. October 6, 2011.  Nearly 100 members of Congress have called for action on the White House for completion of the federal aviation rules that are over two months delayed.  In August 2011, CAPA also called on the White House to release the new Flight and Duty Time Regulations for our nation’s pilots.  These new rules are intended to address fatigue, which is a serious growing deficiency in our nation’s airline safety system and has been highlighted and targeted by th...

For Immediate release: Press Statement Contact: Maryanne DeMarco (202) 680-0740 CAPA refutes the ATA claims of mass cost increases and job losses with FAA Fatigue Rules Revision September 26, 2011, WASHINGTON, D.C. On September 15, 2011, The Air Transport Association (ATA) stated that the proposed FAA Fatigue rules would cost the airlines an additional $2 billion a year and result in the loss of 27,000 airline jobs and as many as 400,000 industry related jobs. This is clearly another example of ...

Washington, D.C. (August 8, 2011) —The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) representing over 28,000 commercial passenger and cargo pilots, is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to release the New Flight /Duty Time regulations addressing airline pilot fatigue as required by the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Extension Act of 2010. Congress, in H.R.

Washington, D.C. (May 23, 2011) — The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) which represents over 28,000 commercial passenger and all-cargo cargo pilots is pleased to announce that Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA) has withdrawn his Amendment (#6) on Pilot Fatigue to the FAA Reauthorization Bill (HR 658). On Friday, Rep.

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Washington, D.C. (March 30, 2011)—The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) which represents over 28,000 commercial passenger and all-cargo cargo pilots opposes Congressman Bill Shuster’s (R-PA) amendment (#6) on Pilot Fatigue to the FAA Reauthorization Bill. The proposed amendment by Congressman Bill Shuster would undermine the hard work of the 111th Congress with regard to HR 5900 and Airline Safety.

Washington, D.C. (March 30, 2011)—The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) which represents over 28,000 commercial passenger and all-cargo cargo pilots fully supports, and applauds, Congressman Bob Filner’s (D-CA) Amendment #18 on “Primary (non-rechargeable) Lithium metal Batteries and cells” to the FAA Reauthorization Bill. CAPA has long advocated for “One Level of Safety” among all types and levels of air carriers, which includes improved regulations to ensure the safe transportatio...

Press Release (click here to download) Washington, D.C. (February 3, 2011) —The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) which represents over 28,000 commercial passenger and all-cargo pilots is concerned with the proposed amendment on pilot fatigue offered by Senator James Inhofe to the FAA Reauthorization Bill. The amendment would exempt non-scheduled carriers from adhering to the current flight and duty regulations and allow a different set of pilot duty and rest rules.  CAPA has ...

For Immediate Release For further information: Captain Paul Onorato 202-756-5027 CAPA’s 28,000 PILOTS SUPPORT SENATOR SCHUMER’S S.1744 “ENHANCING FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS TRAINING ...

CONTACT: Captain Paul Onorato, CAPA President (202) 756-5027 CAPA calls for Threat Intelligence and Aircrew Training after Northwest Airlines Flight #253 Washington, DC – De ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paul Onorato, President (202) 756-5027 Jeff Skiles, Vice President (704) 340-8590 “CAPA TESTIFIES BEFORE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REGARDING A ...

For Immediate Release For further information: Captain Paul Onorato (202) 756-5027 HOUSE PASSES IMPORTANT AIRLINE SAFETY AND PILOT TRAINING BILL Washington, DC – October 14, ...

CAPA Opposes Increases in Pilot Duty and Flight Time Rules. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Captain Paul Onorato October 8, 2009 202-756-2956 CAPA Opposes Increases in Pilot ...

1101 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Suite 6646 Washington D.C. 20004 Office 202-756-5027 CAPA Supports ATP Minimum Requirement in 2009 Safety Bill The Coalition of Airline Pilots As ...

CAPA SUPPORTS AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL STRIKE. For immediate releas For further information contact: Captain Paul Onorato, President (202) 756-5027 e: CAPA SUPPORTS AMERIJET I ...

“AIRLINE SAFETY AND PILOT TRAINING IMPROVEMENT ACT” For Immediate Release For further information: July 30, 2009 Captain Paul Onorato 202-756-5027 CAPA’s 28,000 PILOTS SUPPORT CHAIRMAN COSTELLO’S HR 3371 “AIRLINE SAFETY AND P ...

For Immediate Release For further information: February 2, 2009 Captain Paul Onorato 202-756-5027 CAPA SUPPORTS NEXT GEN FUNDING IN STIMULUS BILL (Washington, DC) The Coalit ...

Director of Safety Tuesday, December 09, 2008 CAPA Safety Responds to Comments Made During Recent FAA Safety Conference. While CAPA supports the vital role voluntary reporti ...

CAPA Safety Responds to Comments Made During Recent FAA Safety Conference.. Director of Safety Tuesday, December 09, 2008 CAPA Safety Responds to Comments Made During Recent ...

For Immediate Release For further information: March 27, 2008 Captain Paul Onorato 202-756-5027 CAPA SUPPORTS FEDERAL FLIGHT DECK OFFICER PROGRAM (Washington, DC) The Coalit ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Captain Paul Onorato February 28, 2008 202-756-2956 CAPA Opposes Increases in Pilot Duty and Flight Time Rules WASHINGTON – As airlines contin ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Captain Paul Onorato November 13, 2007 202-756-2956 CAPA Supports RLA in Foreign and Domestic Operations WASHINGTON – The Coalition of Airline ...