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.
12/18/2008 – ATA issued a statement regarding reports that Ray LaHood will be named as Department of Transportation (DOT) secretary by President-elect Barack Obama.
12/17/2008 – ATA has released Spec 2000 Chapter 16, Electronic Product and Part Regulatory Documentation. This specification describes the electronic exchange of the Authorized Release Certificate (e.g., FAA Form 8130-3) that declares that an aircraft part has passed certain quality inspections and is approved as airworthy.
12/11/2008 – Chief Economist John Heimlich offers his thoughts on 2009
12/11/2008 – As Congress crafts legislation to guide our nation through the current economic downturn, the aviation industry urges Congress to recognize aviation's unique place in the American economy and include specific proposals in the economic stimulus package.
12/11/2008 – ATA is forecasting a 9 percent year-over-year decrease in the number of passengers who will travel globally on U.S. airlines during the 21-day winter holiday travel season.