FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association Opposes Efforts to Delay Installed Physical Secondary Barriers: “Enough is Enough” FORT WORTH, Texas (June 6, 2025) – The Allied Pilots Association (APA) expressed its firm opposition to airline industry efforts to delay implementation of installed physical secondary barriers. Congress approved legislation in 2018 requiring secondary barriers in all new commercial airliners to enhance flight deck security. Following that law’s passage, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) presided over a rulemaking process to solicit feedback and finalize the regulation. “We urge the FAA to proceed as planned with implementation of installed physical secondary barriers. It’s unconscionable for the industry to petition for a two-year delay — enough is enough,” said APA President First Officer Nick Silva. “Contrary to what proponents claim in the request to delay implementation, improvised secondary barriers are not a suitable substitute for the real thing. The airline industry needs to do what’s right and comply with what Congress has wisely mandated.” APA has been advocating for secondary barriers for years. A few examples: 2021: We posted a video featuring Tom McGuinness Jr. , whose father was one of the pilots killed on 9/11. 2022: We urged lawmakers to act on the Saracini Enhanced Aviation Act of 2021 . 2024: Our Government Affairs Committee applauded the barriers’ inclusion in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2024: Our Government Affairs Committee published a white paper about secondary barriers being one of our legislative priorities. Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – has its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. APA represents the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, including members on full-time military leave of absence serving in the armed forces. The union’s website is AlliedPilots.org.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association Welcomes Upgrades to Air Traffic Control FORT WORTH, Texas (May 12, 2025) – The Allied Pilots Association (APA) voiced its support for modernizing the nation’s air traffic control system and boosting air traffic controller staffing. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced plans to modernize and expand the system’s infrastructure in four key areas: communications, surveillance, automation, and facilities. The secretary also said he intends to boost hiring of new air traffic controllers through incentives. “For too many years, our controllers have been saddled with the limitations of 20th-century technology,” said APA President First Officer Nick Silva. “An investment in the future of air travel – a critically important investment that will enhance aviation safety – is long overdue. “One of APA’s core objectives, as laid out in our constitution and bylaws, is ‘to safeguard, with ceaseless vigilance, the safety of scheduled air transportation,’” First Officer Silva said. “We applaud President Trump and Secretary Duffy for kickstarting this initiative, and we stand ready to assist in any way we can.” Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – has its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. APA represents the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, including members on full-time military leave of absence serving in the armed forces. The union’s website is AlliedPilots.org.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association Urges Passage of the Safer Skies Act of 2025 FORT WORTH, Texas (March 26, 2025) – The Allied Pilots Association (APA) voiced its support for the Safer Skies Act of 2025, which U.S. Representative Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced today. “The Allied Pilots Association commends Representative Langworthy and legislation co-leads Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) for their leadership on aviation security,” said APA President First Officer Nick Silva. “We wholeheartedly endorse this bipartisan bill, which would close a critical loophole in aviation security. There should never be a double standard when it comes to protecting the traveling public.” The Safer Skies Act of 2025 would require the Transportation Security Administration to update security screening requirements for Part 135 and Part 380 operators that offer individual seats in advance, provide publicly available schedules, and operate passenger seat configurations of more than nine seats. If enacted, it would require these operators to undergo the same security screening requirements as any other scheduled commercial airline. “APA urges Congress to enact the Safer Skies Act of 2025 promptly to ensure Part 135 and Part 380 operators are held to the same security standards as any other scheduled commercial airline,” Silva said. “As professional pilots, we are concerned that memories of the 9/11 terrorist attacks have grown short. We cannot allow charter operators to lose focus on security for the sake of profit. There should be no more aviation security loopholes, period.” Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – has its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. APA represents the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, including several hundred pilots on full-time military leave of absence serving in the armed forces. The union’s website is AlliedPilots.org.

Docking Guidance System Update APA and TWU Local 513 Members, American Airlines has announced that it will discontinue using the Docking Guidance System at domestic DGS-equipped gates and rely on guide persons and wing walkers to meet incoming aircraft at the assigned gate. In response to this announcement, the APA and TWU safety teams have been in close coordination to help ensure a smooth transition. We encourage all pilots and fleet service workers to ensure strict adherence to the Clean Ramp Policy, to report safety concerns to your respective safety teams, and to notify your professional standards representatives of any issues you may encounter. This transition represents a notable change in procedure for both of our work groups. As such, it will require ongoing cooperation, clear communication, and a measure of patience with one another. As always, safety must remain foremost in all our minds. Thank you for your usual outstanding professionalism and for maintaining our mutual commitment to a safe operation. FO Nick Silva President, Allied Pilots Association Greg Cosey President, Transport Workers Union Local 513 CA Jason Sharp APA Safety Committee Chair