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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.

 
It seems like just yesterday that I was noting in our 2007 Holiday Message that the year had “been one for the record books.” Looking back at 2008, that certainly is the case once again – and, from the perspective of the airline industry and many others dealing in economic uncertainty, it is a record book we do not want to see again. Between the $140-per-barrel price of oil we were dealing with not long ago and, more recently, the struggling national and world economies, it is clear that 2009 will have its challenges. More...

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ATA Statement on Reports that Congressman Ray LaHood will be Named Department of Transportation Secretary

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.

ATA Releases Specification That Enhances Safety, Improves Operations and Reduces Cost for Parts Distribution and Supply

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.

2009 Economic Perspective

12/11/2008 – Chief Economist John Heimlich offers his thoughts on 2009

Joint Letter From The Aviation Industry With Recommendations On The Economic Stimulus Package

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.

ATA Expects 43 Million Passengers To Travel Over Winter Holiday Period

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.