The Air Transport Association of America is the premier trade group of the principal U.S. airlines. ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90% of U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic.
12/1/2009 – ATA members are committed to using the best science available combined with proven operational experience to improve pilot duty time and fatigue management. We look forward to working with the Committee, the FAA and other stakeholders in this important endeavor.
11/23/2009 – This coalition, representing the United States civil aviation and travel industries, urges Congress to include funding for acceleration and deployment of the next generation of air traffic control (“NowGen”) capabilities, equipage and procedures in upcoming legislation proposals designed to create job growth. Congress should seize this opportunity to expedite NextGen capabilities to spur jobs, enhance travel, make our skies safer and cleaner and maintain the US ability to demonstrate leadership in the global aerospace industry.
11/20/2009 – ATA reported that passenger revenue, based on a sample group of carriers, fell 15 percent in October 2009 as compared to the same month in 2008.
11/17/2009 – ATA U.S. airline members have logged an exceptional safety record while expanding their use of contract maintenance. Independent government figures do not support the conclusion that maintenance contracting compromises security or safety in any way. Conversely, it is evident that the practice helps U.S. airlines compete effectively with their global counterparts.
11/12/2009 – ATA today commented on the U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary LaHood’s initiative in bringing aviation stakeholders together to discuss the financial health of commercial aviation.
11/3/2009 – ATA released its quarterly Airline Cost Index, incorporating data through the second quarter of 2009.