Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
ALPA national SUPPORTS this NPRM. Read ALPA national's statement. They support the NPRM. Then go read CAPA's statement. CAPA has "issues" with the NPRM too, that's why CAPA does NOT support the NPRM.
Carl
Carl, that simply is not true. ALPA is pleased that our antiquated flight time and duty regulations are being overhauled, but ALPA does not endorse this NPRM as currently written. ALPA has issues with the NPRM and is currently reviewing the NPRM in order to make inputs into it during the comment period which ends November 15th. And while CAPA is free to chime in from the sidelines, ALPA on the other hand is actively involved in the process with 7 pilots as members of the ARC. How many does CAPA have?
While being involved in the process does not necessarily mean that ALPA can dictate the outcome, IMO, it is far better to at least have a seat at the table, then simply fire off a meaningless press release.