Air Transport Association News
ATA pledges commitment to TSA security programs
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, expressed its commitment to continue to work cooperatively with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as it works to implement a risk-based security regime and deliver a more efficient and cost-effective system.
ATA reports April demand increase for air travel, shipping
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, reported that passenger revenue1 rose 12 percent in April 2011 compared to the same month in 2010, marking the 16th consecutive month of revenue growth.
Air Transport Association calls for action on National Airline Policy
The Air Transport Association of America, the industry trade association for the leading U.S. airlines, called on the Department of Transportation (DOT), Congress and the industry to turn nearly 20 years of discussion into action and quickly enact a U.S. national airline policy in order to boost competitiveness and drive economic growth.
ATA reports on testing of crewmember program
The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, and the Air Transport Association (ATA) met recently with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole and received approval from TSA for testing of a new crewmember screening system.
Air Transport Association expects 2.5% decline in air travelers over winter period
Air Transport Association expects 2.5% decline in air travelers over winter period
Air Transport Assoc. Trying to Weasel Out of NextGen Spending
On Thursday, at the end of the ‘Future of U.S. Aviation’ Forum, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the Obama Administration’s plans to create a taskforce which will come up with a plan to nurse the ailing airline industry back to health.
ATA report for July’s figures
Air Transport Association Reports Decline in July Passenger Demand, June Cargo Traffic
Air Transport Association Says FAA Crew Training Proposal Unworkable
Air Transport Association Recommends Immediate Creation of ARC to Address Inconsistencies
ATA Commends CFTC for Proposed Commodities Speculation Hearings
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today commended the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for proposing hearings to examine measures to curb excessive speculation in the commodities futures markets.
Air Transport Association Reports Continued Decline in Passenger Demand
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today reported This is the second in a series of reports that will be issued by ATA during the recessionary period. that passenger revenue Based on data reported to ATA by Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, JetBlue, United and US Airways; also includes data for Air Midwest, Air Wisconsin, Allegheny, American Eagle, Atlantic Coast, Atlantic Southeast, Chautauqua, Comair, Continental Express, Executive, Freedom, Horizon, Mesa, Mesaba, MidAtlantic, Piedmont, Pinnacle, PSA, Shuttle America, SkyWest and Trans States. fell 23 percent in March 2009 versus the same month in 2008 - the fifth consecutive month in which passenger revenue has fallen from the prior year.