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“In 2010 and beyond, it is more important than ever for both the airline industry and those in government to make the right choices to foster prudent investment in commercial aviation..."
James C. May, president and CEO, Air Transport Association
2010 ATA Economic Report, 08/19/2010
Engineering and Maintenance
Airline engineering, maintenance and materiel (EM&M) programs keep aircraft in working order and preserve the airlines' valuable physical assets by keeping aircraft in safe, reliable, and customer-worthy condition, enabling safe passenger and cargo transportation services. ATA maintains close liaison with FAA leadership to serve as the premier source of advice, coordination and consensus-based leadership for public policies pertaining to airline engineering and maintenance, including safety, airworthiness, reliability and cost effectiveness aspects.
featured content:
Flight Data Recorders
A summary of the capabilities of flight data recorders and cockpit voice recorders, or "black boxes," used in commercial transports.
Portable Electronic Devices
A review of the growth of laptops, cell phones, and other electronic devices, and policies on their use onboard airplanes.
Questions and Answers on Contract Maintenance
Answers to commonly asked questions about contract maintenance.
EMMC Objectives
EMMC Charter, Mission, and Vision.
EMMC Organizational Chart
Schematic of the EMMC organization.
EMMC Groups, Task Forces, and Networks
A listing of industry groups that serve as standing bodies or communication networks.
Airworthiness Committee
This committee is chartered under the EMMC to provide technical assistance, advice, and coordination among ATA member airlines.
ATA Congratulates Annual "Nuts and Bolts" Award Winners(04/20/2010)
ATA today congratulated the recipients of the 43rd annual ATA Nuts and Bolts Award.
2010 NDT Forum(04/14/2010)
The 53rd Annual ATA NDT Forum will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico this year in coordination with the FAA Airworthiness Assurance NDI Validation Center (AANC) at Sandia National Laboratories from Sept. 20-23.
ATA Testimony by Vice President Basil Barimo before the House Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee on Repair Station Security(11/18/2009)
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.
FAA-ATA 'Better Way' Award Winners Announced(09/23/2009)
The Air Transport Association of America, in association with the Federal Aviation Administration, today recognized the recipients of the 2009 FAA-ATA Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) “Better Way” award.
ATA Congratulates Annual “Nuts and Bolts” Award Winners(04/24/2009)
ATA congratulated the winners of the 42nd annual ATA Nuts and Bolts Award.
FAA-ATA “Better Way” Award Winners Announced(09/24/2008)
ATA, in association with the Federal Aviation Administration, today recognized the recipients of the 2008 FAA-ATA Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) “Better Way” award.
ATA Testimony by VP, OPerations and Safety Basil Barimo before the Senate Aviation Subcommittee on Oversight of Foreign Aviation Repair Stations(06/20/2007)
VP Operations and Safety Basil Barimo testifies on the Oversight of Foreign Aviation Repair Stations before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Aviation Subcommittee.


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