DALLAS, May 15, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, Southwest Airlines Pilots Association
(SWAPA) President Captain Casey
Murray issued the following statement regarding the
final passage of the bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust
Leadership in American Aviation Act, which reauthorizes the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years.
"SWAPA congratulates U.S. House and Senate leaders for working
together and passing a bipartisan, bicameral FAA reauthorization.
The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act
contains a host of SWAPA-supported measures that reflect the
priorities of SWAPA pilots. This bill maintains the highest level
of safety on our flight decks and in our cabins, begins
long-overdue reforms of FAA's aeromedical processes, and expands
aviation workforce development. We applaud today's final passage of
the bill, which addresses aviation industry safety issues, improves
rulemaking and certification processes, strengthens the FAA's
international effectiveness, and fosters innovation. SWAPA also
commends House and Senate leadership, including Senators
Maria Cantwell, Ted Cruz, Tammy
Duckworth, and Jerry Moran,
along with Representatives Sam
Graves, Rick Larsen,
Garret Graves, and Steve Cohen. SWAPA thanks these congressional
leaders and their hard-working staffs for their bipartisan efforts
on this legislation that provides long-term direction and stability
to the FAA and supports the industry's prioritization of increasing
levels of safety and innovation."
About SWAPA
Located in Dallas, Texas, the Southwest Airlines Pilots
Association (SWAPA) is a non-profit employee organization
representing the more than 11,000 pilots of Southwest Airlines.
SWAPA works to provide a secure and rewarding career for Southwest
pilots and their families through negotiating contracts, defending
contractual rights, and actively promoting professionalism and
safety. For more information on the Southwest Airlines Pilots
Association, visit www.swapa.org.
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