Release #: 16.19
May 19, 2016

ALPA Statement on EgyptAir Flight 804

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), issued the following statement regarding news reports of the loss of EgyptAir 804:

“The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) is deeply saddened by reports of the loss of EgyptAir Flight 804. Our thoughts are with the families of the crew, passengers, and all those affected by the event.

“As we advise with any aircraft incident, we urge the exercise of extreme caution before speculating on the details of the reported accident or events surrounding it.

“ALPA is in contact with U.S. government agencies that are monitoring the events as they unfold. As always, we stand 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 largest airline pilot union in the world and represents over 52,000 pilots at 30 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit the ALPA website at www.alpa.org or follow us on Twitter @WeAreALPA.

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