ALPA Welcomes Reappointment of Rep. Sam Graves as T&I Chair

Release #: 24.33
December 18, 2024

ALPA Welcomes Reappointment of Rep. Sam Graves as T&I Chair

Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen U.S. Aviation Leadership

WASHINGTON- Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement today after U.S. Representative Sam Graves (R-MO) was reappointed as Chair of the important House of Representatives' Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure:

"Congratulations to Chair Graves on his reappointment to lead the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. His continued leadership comes at a crucial time for American aviation as we work to maintain our position as the global leader in air safety and innovation.

"His deep understanding of our aviation system will ensure we remain the gold standard for decades to come. I look forward to working with Chair Graves and the Committee to advance aviation safety for the American people."

Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 79,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org or follow us on Twitter @ALPAPilots.

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