Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor&#039;s degree in English (Writing &amp; Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Philadelphia.

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The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) presented Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) with its highest legislative recognition, the Pilot Partisan of the Year award, on Monday during the organization’s annual Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C.
This award acknowledges Duckworth’s advocacy for aviation safety legislation and her support of pilot interests through her role as chair and ranking member on the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s subcommittee on aviation, space, and innovation. ALPA specifically cited her contributions to the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which established new safety protocols and workforce provisions for the aviation industry.
“Sen. Duckworth is one of the strongest champions for pilots in Congress,” said Jason Ambrosi, ALPA president. “She has been a tireless advocate for safety and security across the airline industry.”
The recognition comes as ALPA conducts its 12th annual Legislative Summit this week, where approximately 200 pilot volunteers engage with congressional members and staff on critical aviation issues. Summit participants are advocating for air traffic control system modernization, updates to mental health protocols affecting pilots and controllers, and measures to address safety concerns related to reduced crew operations.
Duckworth’s legislative efforts have focused on maintaining pilot training standards established by congressional mandate and supporting aviation workforce development initiatives. Her committee position has enabled her to influence policy discussions affecting commercial aviation operations and safety requirements.

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