Laura Augendre

Integrative Health Practitioner | Natural health advocate | Aviation safety advocate by circumstance, not choice | Honoring lives through safer skies

[Air Line Pilots Association @ALPAPilots]

“I don’t know why anybody would be opposed to this. It’s a readily available technology...it’s been an NTSB recommendation for almost 20 years to have ADS-B In.”🔥 @ALPAPresident to Sen. @JerryMoran at yesterday's hearing, when asked why this life-saving tech mandate has stalled.

[Laura Augendre @LauraAugendre]

We are hopeful meaningful legislation will be passed sooner than later…. Let’s get this wrapped up before August recess @commercedems @SenateDems @SenateGOP @HouseGOP @HouseDemocrats

[FamiliesofFlight5342 @famofflight5342]

Today, families of Flight 5342 attended the Senate hearing on improving safety across the National Airspace System.

In recent months, we’ve seen serious incidents and close calls at Boston Logan, Newark, LaGuardia, and beyond. These are not isolated events-

[FamiliesofFlight5342 @famofflight5342]

“Every day, every minute, that passes without implementation of all 50 NTSB recommendations represents a continued and unacceptable risk to public safety.”- @NTSB Chair @JenniferHomendy

Please sign and share our letter urging action in #Congress

https://t.co/ZRsPEizxhi

[Air Line Pilots Association @ALPAPilots]

The Senate was unanimous. The House passed the ALERT Act. Now comes the hard part – reconciling one bill that must improve safety.

[FamiliesofFlight5342 @famofflight5342]

Our statement regarding the ALERT Act, in advance of any House Floor debate and vote.

[Laura Augendre @LauraAugendre]

I don’t blame @ERICSORENSEN for choosing IAD over DCA that said I encourage you & all your colleagues to vote for meaningful aviation reform like the Alert Act which addresses all NTSB recs with stronger ADSB IN language so that all of our airspace be safe and trusted to fly in.

[Eric Sorensen @ERICSORENSEN]

I may be the only Member of Congress that flies exclusively out of Dulles since the crash and have encouraged others to do the same because the situation around DCA is still precarious at best.

[Laura Augendre @LauraAugendre]

Yes, @SenateDems @SenateGOP @HouseDemocrats @HouseGOP pass aviation safety legislation so that future families won’t have to be on the Hill advocating for this. The Alert Act addressing the NTSBs 50 recommendations with stronger ADSB IN language and deadlines will be impactful.

[60 Minutes @60Minutes]

NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy’s message to lawmakers: “Why do we always have to wait until people die to take action?” https://t.co/Za41ChcYjF

[FamiliesofFlight5342 @famofflight5342]

We are very thankful for @RepValHoyle and her commitment to #aviationsafety. We are pleased with the ALERT
Act addressing all 50 @NTSB recommendations related to our accident to help prevent similar midair collisions.

What ALERT still needs is stronger and clearer ADS-B In language in section 104 and stricter compliance
deadlines. We must see those things in addition to what ALERT already addresses.

[FamiliesofFlight5342 @famofflight5342]

We are very thankful for @RepBresnahan and his strong words regarding #aviationsafety. We are pleased with the ALERT
Act addressing all 50 @NTSB recommendations related to our accident to help prevent similar midair collisions.

What ALERT still needs is stronger and clearer ADS-B In language in section 104 and stricter compliance
deadlines. We must see those things in addition to what ALERT already addresses.

[Laura Augendre @LauraAugendre]

Although present during today’s markup, our presence should not be interpreted as an endorsement.

We showed up because progress matters—but recommendations without firm deadlines and clear mandates can become recommendations without results.

[FamiliesofFlight5342 @famofflight5342]

Our statement regarding the ALERT Act. @WhiteHouse @TransportGOP @TransportDems @HASCRepublicans @HASCDemocrats

[FamiliesofFlight5342 @famofflight5342]

Our deepest thoughts and sympathies to all involved and to those lost @AirCanada , @jazzaviationlp and the @PANYNJ

-The Families of Flight 5342

[Laura Augendre @LauraAugendre]

I’ve lost count of how many close calls there have been. @TransportGOP @TransportDems it’s time to do something about this. I’ll help get you started - mandated ADSB IN in all airspace & on all aircraft where ADSB OUT is currently mandated, this will prevent tragedy. Ask @NTSB

[Doug Lane @dlane]

It’s going to happen again if we don’t act. https://t.co/GQRvMwTmeo

[Laura Augendre @LauraAugendre]

@TransportGOP @TransportDems these are the beautiful faces of delay - delay to act, delay to implement critical aviation safety measures. There are 65 more faces to see. Are 67 lives enough to finally act? Or will the delay continue? It’s time to make ADSB IN law.

[Kathleen Wolfanger @WolfMamaNY]

This is Christine and Spencer in 2013. 5 years after @NTSB first recommended ADS-B IN. NTSB asked at least 16 more times. S didn't live to see his 17th bday. The @famofflight5342 ask the @TransportDems and @TransportGOP : please listen to NTSB this time. Mandate ADS-B IN.

[Laura Augendre @LauraAugendre]

What Doug said!

[Doug Lane @dlane]

While it's true that @famofflight5342 are fighting in honor of the 67 people we lost, we're not fighting FOR them. It's too late for them. We're fighting for YOUR family members. Terrifying near misses still happen all of the time.

[Laura Augendre @LauraAugendre]

We are thankful to @SecDuffy for his continued efforts in making skies safer, and we look forward to @TransportGOP @TransportDems improving the alert act with adding basic proven safety measures recommended by the @NTSB Make equipped and operational ADSB IN law.

[Secretary Sean Duffy @SecDuffy]

🚨BREAKING: Enhanced safety protocols go into effect TODAY at airports nationwide

Air traffic controllers will now actively manage helicopters in areas near busy airports 🚁 ✈️

SAFETY is the #1 PRIORITY at @USDOT under the Trump administration @FAANews

[Air Line Pilots Association @ALPAPilots]

ADS-B In integrated onto flight displays gives pilots a clear picture of the operating environment and more time to react. To close the gaps in the aviation safety net exposed by the PSA 5342 tragedy, the ALERT Act must require ADS-B In. https://t.co/eFtydeSNMX

[Laura Augendre @LauraAugendre]

I never met Chris, but because of this tragedy I’ve had the heartbreaking honor to get to know his brother @MattCollins5342 who fights relentlessly for critical aviation safety measures to be put into law. Chris should still be here. Matt and I shouldn’t know each other.

[FamiliesofFlight5342 @famofflight5342]

Chris Collins.

Husband. Son. Brother. Friend.

Just passing through DC.

He should still be here.

“Only the good die young.”

@TransportGOP @TransportDems @RepSamGraves @RepRickLarsen Do you know how many good, young lives were lost on flight 5342?

Mandate ADS-B In. No carve-outs.
#dobetter #saferskiesforall

[Laura Augendre @LauraAugendre]

@famofflight5342 Chris Collins.

Husband. Son. Brother. Friend.
Just passing through DC.

He should still be here.

“Only the good die young.”

@TransportGOP @TransportDems do you know how many good, young lives were lost on flight 5342?

Mandate ADS-B In. No carve-outs.

[Air Line Pilots Association @ALPAPilots]

The NTSB found the midair collision near DCA was 100% preventable. With ADS-B In, the pilots would have had 3x more warning time. Tell your member of Congress the House should amend the ALERT Act to require integrated ADS-B In & prevent another tragedy. ➡️ https://t.co/eFtydeSNMX

[Laura Augendre @LauraAugendre]

67 lives lost is sadly enough to be used to create an airplane drawing, but is it enough to get critical aviation safety legislation passed? @RepSamGraves @RepRickLarsen @TransportGOP @TransportDems Mandate Operational ADSB-IN on all aircraft , no military carveouts! #aa5342

[Justin P @jwparente]

These are their names @RepSamGraves and @RepRickLarsen. All 67 lives stolen because of almost 2 DECADES of delays. What excuses will be made next time? Clock's ticking! @famofflight5342 #saferskiesforall