April 23, 2026

June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026 Show Notes Thanks for listening to the FastRead podcast where we save you the time by doing the talking, bringing you the latest ALPA and industry headlines each week.   Here’s more on what’s inside this week’s episode:   * Urge Congress to Support Mandating ADS-B In for Commercial Aircraft! [https://alpa.quorum.us/campaign/153741/] * When airline pilots say there are safety issues, we need policymakers to listen and act [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/airline-pilots-say-safety-issues-need-policymakers-listen-act] * 2026 Dues Return Offer [https://www.alpa.org/resources/membership/dues-return] As always, you can read the full version of the traditional FastRead at this link [https://www.alpa.org/-/media/Project/ALPA/Alpa/Files/ALPA-Documents/Communications/fastread/2026/FastRead-l2026064.htm?utm_source=fastread&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=FRaudio&utm_content=email2026064].

May 28, 2026

Thanks for listening to the FastRead podcast where we save you the time by doing the talking, bringing you the latest ALPA and industry headlines each week.   Here’s more on what’s inside this week’s episode:   * Vice President–Administration/Secretary F/O Tyler Hawkins’ Biography [https://www.alpa.org/bios/tyler-hawkins] * Breeze Pilots Mark Airline’s Fifth Anniversary with Informational Picket [https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/05/breeze-pilots-mark-five-years-without-a-contract] * Urge Your Senator to Ask for Quick Action on the Mental Health in Aviation Act! [https://alpa.quorum.us/campaign/146504/] * ALPA at Oshkosh 2026! [https://www.alpa.org/events/oshkosh] As always, you can read the full version of the traditional FastRead at this link [https://www.alpa.org/-/media/Project/ALPA/Alpa/Files/ALPA-Documents/Communications/fastread/2026/FastRead-20260528.htm?utm_source=fastread&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=FRaudio&utm_content=email20260528].

May 21, 2026

Thanks for listening to the FastRead podcast where we save you the time by doing the talking, bringing you the latest ALPA and industry headlines each week.   Here’s more on what’s inside this week’s episode:   * Virginia Becomes Latest State to Extend Paid Sick Leave to Airline Flight Crews [https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/05/virginia-becomes-latest-state-to-extend-paid-sick-leave-to-airline-flight-crews] * Urge Congress to Support Mandating ADS-B In for Commercial Aircraft! [https://alpa.quorum.us/campaign/153741/] * ALPA at Oshkosh 2026! [https://www.alpa.org/events/oshkosh] As always, you can read the full version of the traditional FastRead at this link [https://www.alpa.org/-/media/Project/ALPA/Alpa/Files/ALPA-Documents/Communications/fastread/2026/FastRead-20260521.htm?utm_source=fastread&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=FRaudio&utm_content=email20260521].

May 14, 2026

Thanks for listening to the FastRead podcast where we save you the time by doing the talking, bringing you the latest ALPA and industry headlines each week.   Here’s more on what’s inside this week’s episode:   * Sun Country MEC Emphasizes Importance of Crew Commitments as Airline Completes Financial Close with Allegiant Travel Company [https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/05/sun-country-pilots-crew-commitments-financial-close-with-allegiant-travel-company] * “From Wooden Wings” [https://www3.alpa.org/portals/alpa/fastread/2017/jump/new-hire-mentor-from-wooden-wings.pdf] and Photos of the 1985 UAL Strike [flickr.com/photos/148456418@N05/sets/72157714304571306/] * Staying Connected—A Key to Returning to the Green [https://www.alpa.org/members/benefits/health-and-wellness/mental-health/pilot-peer-support/are-you-in-the-green] * ALPA Supports Nomination of Capt. Doug Ralph for NMB Member [https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/05/alpa-supports-nomination-of-capt-doug-ralph-for-national-mediation-board-member] As always, you can read the full version of the traditional FastRead at this link [https://www.alpa.org/-/media/Project/ALPA/Alpa/Files/ALPA-Documents/Communications/fastread/2026/FastRead-20260514.htm?utm_source=fastread&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=FRaudio&utm_content=email20260514].

May 8, 2026

Thanks for listening to the FastRead podcast where we save you the time by doing the talking, bringing you the latest ALPA and industry headlines each week.   Here’s more on what’s inside this week’s episode:   * Spirit Airlines Closure a Devastating Blow to More Than 2,000 Pilots, Thousands More Workers [https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/05/spirit-airlines-closure-a-devastating-blow-to-more-than-2000-pilots-thousands-more-workers] * Land and Hold Short Operations Reminder from the Air Safety Organization [https://www.alpa.org/articles/2026/05/land-and-hold-short-operations-reminder-from-the-air-safety-organization] * Are You in the Green? [https://www.alpa.org/members/benefits/health-and-wellness/mental-health/pilot-peer-support/are-you-in-the-green] As always, you can read the full version of the traditional FastRead at this link [https://www.alpa.org/-/media/Project/ALPA/Alpa/Files/ALPA-Documents/Communications/fastread/2026/FastRead-20260508.htm?utm_source=fastread&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=FRaudio&utm_content=email20260508].