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Aviators Gather to Discuss Air Safety and Security

Steve Scott

Monday, August 13th, 2007

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The Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA) held its 53rd Annual Air Safety & Security Forum on Aug. 8-9 with the theme of "Our View," promoting the airline pilots perspective on challenging issues facing the airline industry today, such as pilot training, airport access, and secondary security barriers. Remarks from ALPA Executive Air Safety Chairman Capt. Terry McVenes (US Airways), ALPA National Security Committee Chairman Capt. Bob Hesselbein (Northwest), ALPA President, Capt. John Prater, and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)…

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