Air Transport Association

This Questions and Answers document provides basic information about commercial airport operations.

The ATA glossary includes a list of commonly used aviation terms/acronyms and definitions.

The Airline Handbook provides a brief history of aviation and an overview of important aviation topics, including: the principles of flight, deregulation, the structure of the industry, airline economics, airports, air traffic control, safety, security and the environment. This publication also includes a glossary of commonly used aviation terms.

The Air Transport Association Economic Report highlights significant facts and figures drawn from all areas of the U.S. airline industry, including information regarding both cargo and passenger airlines. This year’s report highlights the evolutionary changes that continue to take place in the airline industry with emphasis on safety, environment, NowGen and customer service. The report also includes special sections on the economy, demand, energy, taxes and operations.