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APA in the News
CNN, March 29

What’s the riskiest part of your flight? It isn’t cruising at 40,000 feet
APA spokesman Capt. Dennis Tajer talked to CNN about the importance of the “sterile cockpit” rule, which prohibits any unnecessary conversation or activity below 10,000 feet. “It’s so important that your full attention is on one thing, and that’s flying the airplane right on down to the taxi,” he said. Read the article ...
Daily Herald, March 2

‘The right stuff and more’: What happened in near miss at Midway Airport
“Two pilots in a matter of less than seconds had to make a decision that saved lives, and they did it,” APA spokesman Capt. Dennis Tajer told the Daily Herald. “It’s an affirmation that the system ultimately can work, but it should never be pushed to that close of a margin.” Read the article …
WGN-AM, Feb. 26

Pilots’ union spokesman gives details of aborted landing at Midway Airport
APA spokesman Capt. Dennis Tajer told WGN that everyone in aviation should take a minute for safety: “You wouldn’t walk into an open-heart surgery and go to the surgeon and say, ‘Hey, come on, can you hurry it up here? How quick can you get this done?’ And really, that’s what’s happening in the skies.” Listen to the interview …
APA Urges Passage of Safer Skies Act of 2025
Docking Guidance System Update
Crew Meals – Stick to the Contract
Aviation Coalition Underscores Commitment to Safety
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