Release #14.37
May 3, 2014
ALPA Statement on the Passing of James Oberstar
WASHINGTON––Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA),
issued the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. House Transportation and
Infrastructure Chairman Jim Oberstar.
“It is with deep sadness that the pilots of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l
mark the passing of Chairman Oberstar. Throughout his long career, he stood as a
champion of aviation safety and a staunch advocate for the U.S. airline industry and its
workers.
“In his leadership role as chairman of both the U.S. House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee and chairman of the committee’s Aviation Subcommittee, he
was dedicated to enhancing the safety and security of U.S. air transportation to the
benefit of all who depend on it. He was equally committed to fostering the economic
competiveness of U.S. airlines and ensuring jobs for U.S. airline industry workers.
“Chairman Oberstar was a tremendous force for positive change in air
transportation. His legacy is one of safer and more secure air transportation in the
United States and around the globe.”
Founded in 1931, ALPA is the world’s largest pilot union, representing more than
51,000 pilots at 32 airlines in the United States and Canada. Visit the ALPA website at
www.alpa.org or follow us on Twitter @WeAreALPA.
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