Release #: 25.03
January 28, 2025

ALPA Applauds Confirmation of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy

WASHINGTON— Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), issued the following statement today after the United States Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation:

"Throughout his confirmation process, Secretary Duffy has demonstrated his commitment to aviation and transportation issues that most impact Americans. We are confident Secretary Duffy will be a vital partner in helping to promote U.S. pilots and all transportation workers and ensure our aviation system remains the safest in the world. We look forward to partnering with Secretary Duffy as we protect and advance our nation’s aviation system.” 

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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