Release #: 15.07
March 24, 2015

ALPA Statement on Germanwings Flight 4U9525

Pilots Eager to Continue Mutual Goal of Advancing Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement regarding the loss of Germanwings Flight 4U9525:

“The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) is saddened by the loss of Germanwings Flight 4U9525. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families following this tragic event.

“As the various parties responsible for this investigation begin their work, we caution against speculation about what may have caused this tragic accident. ALPA stands ready, through the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations, to assist the international aviation community in every way possible with the shared goal of advancing a safer air transportation system around the globe.”

Founded in 1931, ALPA is the world’s largest pilot union, representing more than 51,000 pilots at 30 airlines in the United States and Canada. 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

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