Release #: 25.09
February 20, 2025

ALPA Commemorates ICAO International Day for Air Crash Victims and Their Families

McLean, Va.—Today, in observation of the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families, Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA) President Capt. Jason Ambrosi reaffirmed the Association’s unwavering commitment to aviation safety and support for those affected by aviation tragedies.

“On behalf of our 79,000 pilots, we extend our deepest condolences to all families who have lost loved ones in air disasters over the years and especially those whose grief is still raw after the recent PSA Flight 5342 tragedy.

“As we honor the memories of those who have perished, we also recognize our profound obligation to the families of the victims. Aviation safety is not merely a professional responsibility but a sacred trust. For more than 90 years, ALPA has been committed to ensuring that the recommendations from safety investigations are fully implemented to prevent similar tragedies.

“Today, we once again pledge that when the National Transportation Safety Board finalizes its investigations into recent accidents and makes their recommendations, ALPA will put its full force behind implementing them in order to prevent another family from such a devastating loss.

“We owe that to the families. We owe that to those who entrust us with their lives each and every time they board a flight. The airline pilot community pledges to continue working diligently to advance aviation safety and honor the legacies of those lost by ensuring such tragedies are never repeated.”

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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