The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations

10/17/2023

Thank you Rep. Colin Allred for the great discussion today! We appreciate your continued support of these important aviation issues including aviation safety, security and workforce development.

09/11/2021

(Washington, D.C. – September 11, 2021) Today marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington, DC, and the heroically thwarted attempt at Shanksville, Pennsylvania. As we honor the 9/11 heroes, victims, and their families and friends left behind, we ...

06/16/2021

The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations applauds President Biden's nomination of Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger to serve as Ambassador to ICAO. CAPA President Capt. Larry Rooney's full statement:

(Washington, DC – June 16, 2021) The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) applauds President Biden's decision to nominate Captain Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger to serve as Ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). "I can think of no better choice to fill ...

12/28/2020

The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) Statement on COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funding: "We are encouraged by the bipartisan vision Congress has shown by including provisions for a payroll support extension (PSP) to serve as a critical investment for both the airline industry." Full statement:

(Washington, DC - December 28, 2020) The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA), representing over 30,000 professional passenger and cargo airline pilots, applauds Congress's bipartisan efforts to ensure that the aviation industry has the necessary funding and essential personnel to support...

11/11/2020

(Washington, DC - November 11, 2020) Today marks a day of remembrance for those brave men and women who have and presently serve in our Nation’s Armed Forces. Thank you for your sacrifice, bravery, and for our Nations’ continued safety and freedom.

(Washington, DC - November 11, 2020) Today marks a day of remembrance for those brave men and women who have and presently serve in our Nation’s Armed Forces. Thank you for your sacrifice, bravery, and the example you set for us all. We owe our gratitude to you for our Nations continued safety and...

09/11/2020

(Washington, D.C. – September 11, 2020) Today marks the 19th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington, DC and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. As we honor the 9/11 heroes, victims, and their families and friends left behind, we would like to once again recognize the first responders and brave service men and women stationed around the world who protect us each and every day.

We will never forget those we lost in these senseless attacks, and may this anniversary serve as a reminder of this great nation’s strength, resilience and commitment to the cause of freedom.

9/11/2001 – “Always Remember, United we Stand”
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07/31/2020

The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) applauds "Healthy Flights Act of 2020" to provide adequate safety equipment and protocols for airline crewmembers and the traveling public. "Nothing is more important than providing for the safety and well-being of our passenger and cargo flight crew's safety and well-being, as they provide an essential service to our nation's economy in connecting people and commerce," stated CAPA President Capt. Larry Rooney

(Washington, DC – July 31, 2020) The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA), representing over 30,000 professional airline passenger and cargo pilots, strongly endorses the "Healthy Flights Act of 2020". This critically important legislation introduced by House T&I Committee Chairman Rep....

05/16/2020

"On behalf of the nearly 100,000 professional airline pilots we represent, we ask our nation’s leaders to help stop the spread of in air transportation.” teamed up with , and .

"As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to significantly impact the airline industry and we wait for a decision on just who's desk this stops at, we will continue to focus on what we have always done--ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of our flight crew members and the passengers they are entrusted with." stated CAPA President, Captain Larry Rooney." The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations

Airline pilots always put safety first, on every flight. For us, protecting public health and safety in air transportation is a passionate cause. But to...

04/02/2020

Statement on Economic Relief status for the Airline industry: https://bit.ly/2ywXw7r
CAPA President Capt. Larry Rooney stated "We cannot lose sight that our nation's leaders intended for this temporary financial back-stop to protect the future of airline employees."

(Washington, D.C. - April 2, 2020) The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) representing over 30,000 professional passenger and cargo airline pilots applauds the decisive bipartisan actions the White House, Congress, Secretary Mnuchin, and Secretary Chao have made to ensure that the aviat...

03/27/2020

The Coalition of Airline Pilots applauds the WhiteHouse and Congress for the Economic Relief Package amid COVID-19 crisis. https://bit.ly/2xxc9Xv Thank you to the White House, Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and the many policymakers for your efforts!

(Washington, D.C. – March 27, 2020) The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) representing over 30,000 professional passenger and cargo pilots applauds President Trump, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House ...