January 03, 2025
January Corporate News Bites
These are shorter pieces about some of AsMA's Corporate Members.
MD Onboard: Surendra Sodhi, M.D., Chief Advisor of Aeromedical Services at MD Onboard, wrote an article published in Aviation Week Network about the mental health of pilots. In the article, he mentions the stresses that pilots encounter and the importance of solutions to mitigate the risks. To read the article, please visit https://mdonboard.com/viewpoint-mental-
health-is-essential-for-pilots/.
MedAire: MedAire was mentioned in an article about the aviation community contributing towards solutions in the field of pilot mental health in AIN Online. The article mentions their partnership with OdiliaClark to develop a peer-to-peer support network for flight crews. To read the article, please visit https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2024-11-05/look-back-2024-mental-health-progress-aviation.
AOPA: The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced several changes to their leadership. CEO and President Mark Baker and Chairman of the Board William C. Trimble III had both announced they would be stepping down at the end of 2024. AOPA has chosen Darren Pleasance will take over as President and CEO and James N. Hauslein will become the new Chairman, both effective January 1, 2025. To read more about this, please visit https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/december/09/longtime-trustee-named-aopa-chairman.
ALPA: The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) recently welcomed the selection of Rep. Rick Larsen to continue as Ranking Member and the reappointment of Rep. Sam Graves as Chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. They also thanked Michael Whitaker, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, for his service after he announced his resignation, which will be effective January 20, 2025. To read more about these, please visit https://www.alpa.org/news-and-events/news-room.
IFALPA: The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) was a signatory on a declaration presented to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This is a commitment to advance the safe, secure, and sustainable growth of international aviation signed by major industry associations. The declaration is a pledge to support ICAO’s mission. To read more, please visit https://www.ifalpa.org/news/joint-industry-declaration-icao-80th-anniversary/.