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Allied Pilots Association Applauds House Passage of ALERT Act

FORT WORTH, Texas (April 15, 2026) — The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, commended the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Chairman Sam Graves, Ranking Member Rick Larsen, and the full House of Representatives for passing the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 with overwhelming bipartisan support.

“This strong, bipartisan vote underscores a shared commitment to enhancing aviation safety and strengthening the systems that protect the flying public,” said First Officer Nick Silva, APA President. “We applaud Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and members of the Committee and the full House for their leadership and dedication to advancing meaningful safety reforms.”

President Silva characterized the ALERT Act as a significant step forward in modernizing aviation safety protocols, improving data sharing, and ensuring that pilots and regulators have the tools necessary to proactively address potential risks. He also emphasized the importance of embracing the precision of ADS-B In technology, which the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act mandates. Unlike radar, ADS-B In allows pilots to receive data directly from surrounding aircraft, providing a comprehensive picture of nearby traffic on flight deck displays.

“APA remains committed to working with lawmakers and industry stakeholders to ensure that the final legislation enhances aviation safety while supporting the pilots who uphold it every day, and we encourage the House and Senate to come together quickly to produce a final, unified bill incorporating the strongest elements of both ALERT and ROTOR,” President Silva said. “The traveling public and aviation professionals alike depend on a regulatory framework that reflects the highest standards of safety, transparency, and accountability.”

Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. APA’s membership includes several hundred pilots on full-time military leave of absence serving in the armed forces. The union’s website is AlliedPilots.org.