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Allied Pilots Association
Allied Pilots Association Critical of American Airlines’ Lawsuit Opposing FAA’s Enhanced Crew-Rest Rules
January 25th, 2009
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 11,500 pilots of American Airlines (NYSE: AMR), termed “unconscionable” American Airlines’ lawsuit opposing enhanced crew-rest and other safety requirements recently enacted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). American Airlines filed the lawsuit jointly with several other carriers. “The National Transportation Safety Board has identified as one of its ‘most wanted transportation safety improvements’ the reduction of aviation accidents and incidents caused by human fatigue,” said APA President Captain Lloyd Hill. “American Airlines management’s effort to block new crew-rest rules...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2009-01-25)
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