February 2026 Corporate News Bites

These are shorter articles about some of AsMA’s Corporate Members. 

MedAire: Dr. Paulo Alves, MedAire’s global medical director of aviation health, was interviewed for an article in the Boca Raton Tribune. The article was on mitigating the potential medical risks of air travel. To read the article, please visit  https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2025/11/navigating-the-unhealthy-skies-expert-advice-from-aerospace-
physicians-on-mitigating-air-travel-risks/
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ALPA: The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), Int’l, issued a statement supporting the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 7148), which includes funding and policy provisions that will improve aviation safety and strengthen the pilot workforce. ALPA is urging Congress to pass this legislation as they feel it will advance aviation safety, strengthen the national airspace system, and improve the pilot profession. To read the complete statement, please visit https://www.alpa.org/pressroom/2026/01/bipartisan-appropriations-bill-includes-critical- aviation-safety-provisions.