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APA in the News
The Dallas Morning News, Aug. 3

High anxiety: The aviation industry is on a wild ride, especially in North Texas
With two major airlines, two major airports, and various aerospace manufacturers, Dallas-Fort Worth is among the world’s most important aviation hubs, with the industry at the center of North Texas’ economic growth story. “Every dollar that an airline makes in profit goes to the employees, feeds the community,” APA spokesperson Capt. Dennis Tajer told The Dallas Morning News. “It’s symbiotic … and it’s a factory for success. Or a factory for mediocrity, if you’re underperforming.” Read the article …
Forbes, July 25

American Airlines CEO jabs back after attack by United CEO
American CEO Robert Isom and United CEO Scott Kirby, who used to work together, have traded barbs over the past year. “It’s like parents yelling at a little league game,” APA spokesperson Capt. Dennis Tajer told Forbes. “Except at this game, not everyone gets a trophy.” Read the article ...
Fox Business, July 1

Notorious hacker group sets sights on airline industry in alarming security threat
APA spokesperson Capt. Dennis Tajer told Fox Business that having two trained and experienced pilots on board is still the biggest safeguard against cyberattacks that could threaten an airliner’s safety. “What protects lives when technology goes bad or is attacked are other lives known as professional pilots,” he said. Read the article ...