In the Cockpit presents a snapshot of the latest issues affecting the airline industry and the piloting profession. You will find a concise explanation of a broad range of safety, security and professional issues, along with ALPA’s position and links to fact sheets, white papers and additional information.

*White Paper: Producing a Professional Airline Pilot

Safety

• Making space-based navigation and surveillance a reality

• Detecting emerging safety risks before accidents occur

• Creating one level of safety for both passenger and cargo carriers

• Operating runways more safely than ever | Read the White Paper on this issue

• Investigating airline accidents: cockpit video is not the answer

• Wildlife hazards | Read the White Paper on this issue

Security

• Enhancing cargo security | Read the White Paper on this issue

• Securing the flight deck ...

• The Federal Flight Deck Officer program | Read the White Paper on this issue

• Secondary barriers | Read the White Paper on this issue

• Countering the shoulder-launched missile threat | Read the White Paper on this issue

• Reforming security checkpoint access procedures for pilots | Read the White Paper on this issue

Professional

• Ensuring that pilots are rested and ready to perform their jobs | Read the White Paper on this issue

• Blocking foreign control of U.S. airlines