Trade Associations
Here's a look at documents from national and international trade associations
Featured Stories
SWANA and EREF Sign MOU to Advance Research and Education in Waste and Resource Management
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
* * *
SWANA and EREF Sign MOU to Advance Research and Education in Waste and Resource Management
Indian Wells, CA - The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this week during a signing ceremony at the Global Waste Management Symposium in Indian Wells, California. The MOU formalizes collaboration between the two organizations to advance research, education,
... Show Full Article
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
* * *
SWANA and EREF Sign MOU to Advance Research and Education in Waste and Resource Management
Indian Wells, CA - The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this week during a signing ceremony at the Global Waste Management Symposium in Indian Wells, California. The MOU formalizes collaboration between the two organizations to advance research, education,and awareness in the solid waste and resource management sector.
Areas of collaboration may include developing educational resources and advancing research, reciprocal participation in events, and coordination on opportunities of mutual interest that strengthen industry understanding and best practices. EREF will add public sector representation to its Research Council by selecting a municipality to serve, based on recommendations from SWANA.
"This agreement builds on a long-standing collaboration between our organizations," shared SWANA CEO Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE. "It provides a framework to strengthen our work, supporting knowledge-sharing and professional development for industry professionals. Importantly, it also ensures that public sector perspectives are represented in research discussions, helping to align scientific inquiry with the real-world challenges faced by municipalities and the communities they serve."
"Both of our organizations share a strong commitment to advancing science, education, and informed decision-making," said President & CEO of EREF Bryan Staley, Ph.D, PE. "This MOU reflects our shared priorities and strengthens the bridge between rigorous research and real-world application, creating new opportunities to connect unbiased data with the professionals and communities who rely on it every day."
The new MOU brings together SWANA's broad professional membership with EREF's focus on research to expand the impact and reach of research findings, educational programming, and industry engagement.
About the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF)
The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing scientific research and creating educational pathways that enable innovation in sustainable materials management practices. EREF funds targeted, unbiased research and analysis that expands industry knowledge and supports evidence-based decision-making. The Foundation also provides scholarships to promising graduate students and develops educational programs to grow understanding of the solid waste stream and sustainable resource management.
* * *
About SWANA
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is an organization of more than 10,000 public and private sector professionals committed to advancing from solid waste management to resource management through their shared emphasis on education, advocacy, and research. For more than 60 years, SWANA has been the leading association in the solid waste management field. SWANA serves industry professionals through technical conferences, certifications, publications, and a large offering of technical training courses.
* * *
Original text here: https://swana.org/news/swana-news-archive/article/2026/02/25/swana-and-eref-sign-mou
[Category: Environment]
NFDA Announces Transition in Cremation Certification Program Leadership
BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release:
* * *
NFDA Announces Transition in Cremation Certification Program Leadership
After more than a decade of building the profession's most respected cremation education program, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is implementing a thoughtful leadership transition to ensure its Cremation Certification Program remains the gold standard for funeral professionals worldwide.
For the past 12 years, Mike Nicodemus has served as NFDA's vice president of cremation services and
... Show Full Article
BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release:
* * *
NFDA Announces Transition in Cremation Certification Program Leadership
After more than a decade of building the profession's most respected cremation education program, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is implementing a thoughtful leadership transition to ensure its Cremation Certification Program remains the gold standard for funeral professionals worldwide.
For the past 12 years, Mike Nicodemus has served as NFDA's vice president of cremation services andthe driving force behind what has become the profession's most respected cremation education and certification program. Since joining NFDA in 2013, he created and continuously elevated the NFDA Cremation Certification Program, staffed the association's Cremation Hotline, authored numerous cremation-focused resources and traveled nationally and internationally to promote due diligence and best practices.
A licensed funeral director with more than 50 years in funeral service, Nicodemus previously served 35 years with Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and was president of the Cremation Association of North America (CANA). Known to many as "Mr. Cremation," he has been called upon repeatedly as an expert witness in cremation litigation cases and has been a leading advocate for stronger due-diligence practices in the wake of high-profile industry scandals.
"Mike's impact on cremation education and professional standards cannot be overstated," said Christine Pepper, CAE, NFDA CEO. "He transformed how funeral directors think about cremation operations, risk management and accountability. The program he and NFDA built has educated thousands of professionals and strengthened trust in our profession throughout the United States and around the world."
Under Nicodemus' leadership, NFDA launched the Certified Crematory Operator Program in 2013, later evolving it into the NFDA Cremation Certification Program to better reflect the diverse roles funeral professionals play in the cremation process. The program has since reached record attendance levels and expanded internationally.
As part of a forward-looking transition plan, Timothy Copeland has been hired as an NFDA Trainer and is now serving as the primary instructor and coordinator for the Cremation Certification Program. Copeland brings more than 35 years of experience as a licensed funeral director, cremation educator and end-of-life care consultant.
He previously owned and operated Copeland Funeral Home and has held leadership roles including trustee of the New York State Funeral Directors Association Pre Plan Trust and board member of the New York State Funeral Directors Association. A former educator at Hudson Valley Community College, Copeland has mentored future funeral professionals with a focus on communication, ethics and grief support. He is a certified practitioner of Dignity Therapy, co-author of a chapter in the Handbook of Thanatology and holds a Master of Science in Thanatology from Marian University.
"This transition reflects NFDA's commitment to preserving the strong foundation Mike built while ensuring the program remains sustainable and responsive to the profession's evolving needs," Pepper said. "Tim's experience in cremation education, ethics and end-of-life care will help us continue delivering the highest standard of training for funeral professionals."
Nicodemus will continue to serve NFDA through October 2026 in a contracted training and advisory capacity. During this period, he will provide subject-matter expertise, support curriculum consistency and contribute to select educational programs, ensuring continuity in both content and standards as he prepares to retire from his work with NFDA.
The experience, rigor and outcomes of the Cremation Certification Program remain unchanged. NFDA remains fully committed to delivering high-quality, practical and respected cremation education for funeral professionals and students alike.
For more information about the NFDA Cremation Certification Program or hosting opportunities, visit NFDA.org/CremationCertification or contact the NFDA Education Team at Education@NFDA.org.
* * *
About the National Funeral Directors Association
NFDA is the world's leading and largest funeral service association, serving 20,000 individual members who represent nearly 11,000 funeral homes in the United States and 49 countries around the world. NFDA is the trusted leader, beacon for ethics and the strongest advocate for the profession. NFDA is the association of choice because it offers funeral professionals comprehensive educational resources, tools to manage successful businesses, guidance to become pillars in their communities and the expertise to foster future generations of funeral professionals. NFDA is headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., and has an office in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit NFDA.org.
* * *
Original text here: https://nfda.org/news/media-center/nfda-news-releases/id/9994/nfda-announces-transition-in-cremation-certification-program-leadership
[Category: Human Resources/Personnel]
NACDS Urges Risk-Proportionate, Pro-Innovation Approach to Clinical AI Adoption--Grounded in Patient Safety, Interoperability, and Sustainable Payment
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
* * *
NACDS Urges Risk-Proportionate, Pro-Innovation Approach to Clinical AI Adoption--Grounded in Patient Safety, Interoperability, and Sustainable Payment
Comments to ASTP/ONC outline policy guardrails to advance responsible AI in community pharmacy and across care settings--aligned with NACDS health and wellness innovation priorities.
*
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today announced it has submitted comments to the Office of the Assistant
... Show Full Article
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
* * *
NACDS Urges Risk-Proportionate, Pro-Innovation Approach to Clinical AI Adoption--Grounded in Patient Safety, Interoperability, and Sustainable Payment
Comments to ASTP/ONC outline policy guardrails to advance responsible AI in community pharmacy and across care settings--aligned with NACDS health and wellness innovation priorities.
*
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today announced it has submitted comments to the Office of the AssistantSecretary for Technology Policy / Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) in response to the Request for Information (RFI) titled "Accelerating the Adoption and Use of Artificial Intelligence as Part of Clinical Care."
NACDS' comments reinforce its health and wellness innovation priorities to advance practical, scalable solutions that strengthen community pharmacy's role in care delivery--including technology-driven workflow efficiency (such as central fill), pharmacy data interoperability as a linchpin for expanding access to pharmacist-provided services, and the appropriate, responsible use of AI to support clinicians and improve outcomes.
"NACDS supports a forward-looking, patient-centered approach to clinical AI--one that accelerates responsible innovation while reinforcing the safeguards that protect patients and public trust," said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson. "Pharmacies are the nation's most accessible healthcare destinations and are positioned to help scale prevention, adherence, and timely interventions--especially when technology is implemented in ways that strengthen care teams and integrate seamlessly into workflow."
In its submission, NACDS recommends that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and ASTP/ONC advance a harmonized, risk-proportionate national framework that:
* Reinforces existing guardrails and avoids duplicative regulation, with clear coordination across federal agencies and alignment that reduces fragmentation and uncertainty.
* Aligns payment policy with AI-supported clinical value, emphasizing that reimbursement is foundational to sustainable adoption--particularly for pharmacist-rendered clinical services supported by AI.
* Strengthens interoperability so pharmacies can securely access and exchange clinically relevant electronic health information in structured, workflow-integrated formats--a necessary prerequisite for safe, effective AI enablement.
* Establishes clearer governance for non-device AI, including risk-tiered expectations for oversight, documentation, privacy and data governance, audit treatment, and practical approaches that encourage good-faith adoption while preserving accountability.
* Expands applied research and real-world demonstrations, including public-private partnerships that validate AI-supported clinical tools in real-world pharmacy settings.
"NACDS' health and wellness innovation priorities focus on real-world implementation of high-impact pharmacy services--improving workflow efficiency, modernizing pharmacy data exchange, accelerating payment for pharmacy services, and ensuring AI is deployed appropriately to augment clinician judgment, protect privacy, and enhance patient care," Anderson added. "With the right policy environment, AI can help pharmacists and care teams identify needs earlier, reduce administrative burden, and improve care coordination--while maintaining the appropriate patient safeguards."
* * *
Original text here: https://www.nacds.org/nacds-urges-risk-proportionate-pro-innovation-approach-to-clinical-ai-adoption-grounded-in-patient-safety-interoperability-and-sustainable-payment/
[Category: Business]
Current Poultry Research and Findings Presented at 2026 IPPE; Now Available Online
TUCKER, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
* * *
Current Poultry Research and Findings Presented at 2026 IPPE; Now Available Online
During the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), four researchers presented their findings from recently completed research projects funded by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and its Foundation as part of the TECHTalks sessions offered during the Expo. All the researchers' presentations have been made available on USPOULTRY's YouTube channel and can be viewed here
... Show Full Article
TUCKER, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
* * *
Current Poultry Research and Findings Presented at 2026 IPPE; Now Available Online
During the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), four researchers presented their findings from recently completed research projects funded by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and its Foundation as part of the TECHTalks sessions offered during the Expo. All the researchers' presentations have been made available on USPOULTRY's YouTube channel and can be viewed here(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzh0TnoT7JfoVck89YZ2BUCZAjFOsg_Lv).
Dr. Martha Pulido Landinez, associate clinical professor of avian medicine in the Poultry Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at Mississippi State University, presented her research findings from the study, "Control of Enterococcus cecorum Through Identifying Its Dynamics of Adaptation to the Chickens and Its Environment." This study examined how harmful strains of Enterococcus cecorum (E. cecorum) emerge, spread and survive in poultry and poultry environments. The research found that Enterococcus faecalis mainly affects embryos and very young chicks, while E. cecorum causes serious disease in older broilers, including bone, joint and bloodstream infections. Disease-causing strains were linked to a specific genetic marker and were able to survive for long periods in poultry facilities, especially in reused litter and dirty conditions, highlighting the importance of improved sanitation and management.
As part of his research findings from the study, "Identification of Early Indicators of Necrotic enteritis Disease in Broiler Chickens," Dr. Ravi Kulkarni, associate professor of population health and pathobiology at North Carolina State University, explained how he and other researchers explored whether gases released from manure and air could serve as early warning signs of necrotic enteritis (NE) in broiler chickens. The team identified two specific odor-related compounds in manure that were consistently higher in birds with NE compared to healthy birds. These findings suggest that, with further validation, low-cost monitoring tools could help poultry producers detect the disease earlier and respond more quickly.
Dr. Issmat Kassem, assistant professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, investigated why some Campylobacter bacteria survive poultry processing despite antimicrobial treatments and presented his findings from his project, "Detection and Control of Processing-Tolerant Campylobacter on Broiler Carcasses." The research found that certain Campylobacter strains can tolerate commonly used processing antimicrobials, such as peroxyacetic acid and chlorine. Identifying these hard-to-kill strains highlights the need for alternative or additional control methods to improve food safety and reduce reliance on conventional antimicrobials.
Dr. Orhan Sahin, associate professor at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Iowa State University, discussed a study titled, "Development of Vaccines for the Control of Chicken Spotty Liver Disease." The study evaluated how well a vaccine could protect chickens from Spotty Liver Disease. Results showed that more than 80% of birds were protected with a single vaccination, and 90+% were protected with two doses. Vaccinated birds also developed strong immune responses and were protected against multiple bacterial strains, supporting continued development of a commercial vaccine to improve bird health and the sustainability of egg production.
* * *
About USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the All Feather Association progressively serving its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Georgia.
About USPOULTRY Foundation
The USPOULTRY Foundation's mission is to support the recruitment and training of the brightest students, seek and fund scientific research, foster student scientists and promote careers in the poultry and egg industry.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.uspoultry.org/media-center/press-releases/single-view/?id=4659
[Category: Agriculture]
American Society of Nephrology Voices Support for Statute Galvanizing Additional Protections for Living Donors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
* * *
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY VOICES SUPPORT FOR STATUTE GALVANIZING ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR LIVING DONORS
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) applauds the forthcoming markup of the Living Donor Protection Act of 2025 by the Senate Committee on Health, Labor, Education, and Pensions (HELP) on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This legislation aims to eliminate known barriers to living donation-- the optimal form of therapy for most people with kidney failure--by galvanizing
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
* * *
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY VOICES SUPPORT FOR STATUTE GALVANIZING ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR LIVING DONORS
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) applauds the forthcoming markup of the Living Donor Protection Act of 2025 by the Senate Committee on Health, Labor, Education, and Pensions (HELP) on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This legislation aims to eliminate known barriers to living donation-- the optimal form of therapy for most people with kidney failure--by galvanizingkey protections in statute.
Specifically, the Living Donor Protection Act would bar life, disability, and long-term care insurers from discriminating against people simply because they have donated an organ. It would also clarify that living donors qualify for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time off work as they recover from donation.
"Living donors are heroes who deserve more support than the current system provides for them. By eliminating concerns about getting time off work to recover and obtaining insurance in the future, the Living Donor Protection Act is an important step to better support the living donors who save the lives of their fellow Americans on a daily basis," said ASN President Samir M. Parikh, MD, FASN.
Led in the Senate by Senator Tom Cotton (R-OK) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) for several Congresses, the bill has always enjoyed strong bipartisan, bicameral support. Thursday's committee markup represents the most significant progress the Living Donor Protection Act has ever achieved and is a gateway step to being considered by the full Senate.
"Every day I see firsthand the difference donated kidneys make in the lives of my patients. Yet currently, living donors face too many barriers to provide this gift of life at a time when donating a kidney is more important than ever: at least 12 Americans die every day while waiting for a kidney transplant," stated ASN Transplant Policy Committee Chair and transplant nephrologist Roslyn B. Mannon, MD, FASN.
"I applaud Senator Cotton and Senator Gillibrand for ensuring that obtaining insurance and retaining employment are no longer obstacles to organ donation," said Dr. Parikh.
"Their tireless leadership on behalf of living donors will achieve a crucial milestone with Thursday's markup of the Living Donor Protection Act of 2025."
"I also commend HELP Committee Chair Bill Cassidy, MD, for supporting this important bill's progress in the 119th Congress by including it in the markup. As a fellow physician who cares for organ transplant candidates and recipients, he has a deep, firsthand understanding of the profound power of living donation in saving lives and I appreciate his advancement of this legislation," added Dr. Parikh.
* * *
Since 1966, ASN has been leading the fight to prevent, treat, and cure kidney diseases throughout the world by educating health professionals and scientists, advancing research and innovation, communicating new knowledge and advocating for the highest quality care for patients. ASN has nearly 22,000 members representing 141 countries. For more information, visit www.asn- online.org and follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.asn-online.org/about/press/releases/ASN_PR_20260225_LDPA2.25final310_(0.pdf
[Category: Medical]
American Academy of Neurology: In Football Players With Repeated Head Impacts, Inflammation Related to Brain Changes
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
* * *
In football players with repeated head impacts, inflammation related to brain changes
Study of former college, pro players also found brain changes related to worse memory
Highlights
* A new study of former American football players looked at how a history of repetitive head impacts may be associated with cognitive and behavioral symptoms later in life.
* Researchers found higher levels of inflammation were associated with worse brain structure, which in
... Show Full Article
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
* * *
In football players with repeated head impacts, inflammation related to brain changes
Study of former college, pro players also found brain changes related to worse memory
Highlights
* A new study of former American football players looked at how a history of repetitive head impacts may be associated with cognitive and behavioral symptoms later in life.
* Researchers found higher levels of inflammation were associated with worse brain structure, which inturn was associated with poorer memory.
* The study does not prove cause and effect. It only shows associations.
*
In former college and professional football players, a new study has found higher levels of inflammation were associated with worse brain structure, which in turn was related to worse memory. The study was published February 25, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove cause and effect; it only shows associations.
Repetitive head impacts are multiple jolts to the head that may not cause symptoms right away but could cause brain problems over time. These impacts can increase the risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disease that can lead to cognitive changes and dementia.
"Experiencing repetitive head impacts during contact sports like American football has been found in previous research to increase the risk for neurodegenerative diseases like CTE," said study author Breton M. Asken, PhD, of the University of Florida in Gainesville. "However, the paths linking these head impacts to symptoms later in life are not well understood. Our study found that higher levels of inflammation were associated with brain changes that were, in turn, related to poorer cognition."
The study was conducted using data from the Diagnostics, Imaging, and Genetics Network for the Objective Study and Evaluation of CTE (DIAGNOSE CTE) Research Project. It involved 223 male participants, including 170 who played college or professional football with an average age of 57, and 53 who had no history of contact sports, military service or concussion with an average age of 59.
Researchers measured participants' levels of three biomarkers in the blood and spinal fluid related to inflammation: interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor alpha and glial fibrillary acidic protein. Participants had brain scans to evaluate brain structure. Researchers used the scans to measure fractional anisotropy, the direction of water movement in the brain, and mean diffusivity, how freely water moves through the brain.
Since CTE can be confirmed only in autopsy, participants were also evaluated for traumatic encephalopathy syndrome, symptoms associated with potential CTE. Of football players in the study, 59% had cognitive impairment and 58% had neurobehavioral dysregulation, an impaired ability to manage emotions and behavior.
Participants who were not football players reported that they had no cognitive concerns, and few, 2%, reported they had neurobehavioral dysregulation.
Researchers found in football players, higher levels of inflammation biomarkers were associated with worse microstructure in the white matter of the brain, specifically the limbic system. The limbic system is a set of brain structures that regulate emotions, motivation, memory, and other behaviors.
Inflammation was more strongly related to worse brain microstructure in football players than in those who did not play football.
Researchers then found that worse brain microstructure in football players was, in turn, associated with worse memory. However, they found no direct link between inflammation and cognition.
When researchers looked at a subgroup of 57 football players who were considered most likely to have CTE based on the severity of their symptoms and amount of head impact exposure, most of the associations were stronger.
"Because the limbic system influences both cognition and behavior, targeting inflammation could offer a way to potentially reduce the risk for developing brain changes that lead to worsening symptoms associated with repetitive head injuries," said Asken. "We are excited to continue to explore this path in future research."
A limitation of the study was it looked at male athletes who played football, so the results may not be the same for female athletes, athletes in other contact sports or at lower levels of play.
The DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project was supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Discover more about brain health at Brain & Life (R), from the American Academy of Neurology. This resource offers a website, podcast, and books that connect patients, caregivers and anyone interested in brain health with the most trusted information, straight from the world's leading experts in brain health. Follow Brain & Life(R) on Facebook, X and Instagram.
* * *
The American Academy of Neurology is the leading voice in brain health. As the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 40,000 members, the AAN provides access to the latest news, science and research affecting neurology for patients, caregivers, physicians and professionals alike. The AAN's mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, headache and migraine.
Explore the latest in neurological disease and brain health, from the minds at the AAN at AAN.com.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/5315
[Category: Medical]
ALPA Reiterates Strong Support for ROTOR Act, Calls on House to Pass Lifesaving ADS-B in Technology Mandate
MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026:
* * *
ALPA Reiterates Strong Support for ROTOR Act, Calls on House to Pass Lifesaving ADS-B in Technology Mandate
Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), today stood with the families of those lost in the PSA Airlines Flight 5342 tragedy and bipartisan members of Congress to call for immediate passage of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act. The legislation would mandate the installation of Automatic
... Show Full Article
MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026:
* * *
ALPA Reiterates Strong Support for ROTOR Act, Calls on House to Pass Lifesaving ADS-B in Technology Mandate
Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), today stood with the families of those lost in the PSA Airlines Flight 5342 tragedy and bipartisan members of Congress to call for immediate passage of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act. The legislation would mandate the installation of AutomaticDependent Surveillance-Broadcast In (ADS-B In) equipment to provide integrated safety-enhancing capabilities. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommends that the FAA require all aircraft operating ADS-B Out to also be equipped with Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI) that is configured to provide audible alerting to the pilot or flight crew as a key to preventing future midair collisions. The ROTOR Act would do exactly this.
"59 seconds vs. 19. That's the difference the NTSB says ADS-B In could have made for PSA Flight 5342, saving 67 lives," said Capt. Ambrosi. "This tragedy highlights a hard truth: Improvements are needed now to ensure no other families feel the same pain as those with us today. This accident was preventable, and preventing the next one is now a test of leadership."
At the core of the NTSB's findings is a clear requirement for ADS-B In technology, which provides real-time traffic alerts for pilots. The NTSB determined that if the PSA 5342 regional jet had been equipped with ADS-B In CDTI, the pilots would have had approximately one minute to identify the approaching helicopter rather than just 19 seconds, a difference that could have saved all 67 lives on board.
"Congress has an obligation to honor the memory of those lost a year ago by taking action now. We call on the House to pass the ROTOR Act without delay, then let's work together on the ALERT Act to address the remaining NTSB recommendations. This shouldn't be difficult--all of the above for safety, not one or the other," added Ambrosi.
While the ROTOR Act mandates integrated ADS-B In, the recently introduced House ALERT Act takes an opposite approach, establishing an industry-driven rulemaking process for an ill-defined "collision mitigation" technology and includes expansive compliance waivers.
* * *
Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org or follow us on X @ALPAPilots.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/02/alpa-strong-support-for-rotor-act-pass-lifesaving-ads-b-in-technology-mandate
[Category: Transportation]
