Release #: 16.45
December 01, 2016

ALPA Congratulates Elaine Chao on Nomination as Transportation Secretary

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement after the nomination of Elaine Chao as the United States Secretary of Transportation:

“As the world’s largest non-governmental aviation safety organization, ALPA congratulates Elaine Chao on her recent nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.

“Ms. Chao’s extensive transportation experience gives her a unique ability to oversee the largest and most complex aviation system in the world, as well as the insight to tackle the challenging problems facing the industry.

“ALPA works closely with Department of Transportation officials to advance aviation and ensure that the United States continues to usher millions of passengers and cargo safely to global destinations each and every day. We look forward to working with and assisting Ms. Chao in her role as Secretary of Transportation.”

Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents over 54,000 pilots at 31 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit the ALPA website at www.alpa.org or follow us on Twitter @WeAreALPA.

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CONTACT: ALPA Media, 703-481-4440 or Media@alpa.org