Operations & Safety

safety

Safety is the number one priority for airlines.  The airlines, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) work collaboratively to strive to achieve zero fatalities and accidents.  This section describes the latest ATA initiatives related to safety.

The ATA Safety Council

ATA Safety Council initiatives provide industry leadership to the Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST), a unique consortium of government, airline, employee associations, manufacturers, and academic institutions committed to implementing voluntary safety enhancements to prevent fatal airlines accidents. (The Work of the ATA Safety Council)  >> Read More

Managing Risks in Civil Aviation

Two members of the Independent Review Team, created by the U.S. Department of Transportation, review the team’s assessment of the FAA’s approach to safety. (Cover Story by Edward W. Stimpson and William O. McCabe, AeroSafety World, Flight Safety Foundation, November 2008) >> Read Full Story

 

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NAA Announces CAST as the Winner of the 2008 Robert J. Collier Trophy

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced at their Annual Spring Awards Luncheon that the Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 Robert J. Collier Trophy.

Continental Airlines Receives EPA Award

Continental is the first commercial air carrier to use this technology on its aircraft, using a product called PreKote, produced by Pantheon Chemical.

CAST Air Safety Web Site

The Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) launched a new air safety Web site to communicate details on safety enhancements, procedures, and the global strategy that has resulted in the CAST track record of increasing safety and reducing commercial aviation accidents.

Airline Ground Support Equipment

Avoiding Plane Crashes By Crunching Numbers

Runway Safety

Safety and Bird Strike Information

Bird strike task force/safety related information and commendation regarding the heroic efforts of US Airways Flight 1549 crewmembers and New York City emergency responders.

Facts About Cabin Air

The Work of the ATA Safety Council

ATA Says Safety Remains Airlines' Top Priority

ATA issued a statement in response to the Federal Aviation Administration safety announcement.

ATA Statement Regarding DOT Industry Safety Review

ATA commented on the announcement by DOT Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt of an industry “call to action” to address airline safety and pilot training.

ATA Says FAA Summit Reaffirms Industry Safety Commitment

ATA said that the Federal Aviation Administration “call to action” summit of stakeholders reaffirms the industry's commitment to safety.

ATA Testifies on Regional Air Carriers and Pilot Workforce Issues

In the airline industry, safety is the highest priority. That is a shared commitment that ATA works closely with other members of the aviation community to achieve.

ATA Testimony by Vice President Basil Barimo Before Senate Aviation Operations, Safety and Security Subcommittee

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.

safety stats

See the safety record of U.S. airlines performing scheduled services worldwide, as recorded by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1927.