Airlines for America
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Airlines for America (A4A) is the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines.
A4A was proud to sponsor @AAAEDelivers' Air Traffic Control Modernization Summit, bringing together government and industry leaders at a pivotal time in aviation. Thanks for including A4A's Nick Calio, Sharon Pinkerton and Paul Rinaldi in today's event!
We applaud @SecDuffy @FAANews for your commitment to fully staffing our nation's air traffic control system, which is critical to keeping passengers and cargo moving safely and efficiently!
.@FAANews is streamlining the hiring process and training air traffic controllers quickly. America has the best airspace in the world, and we’re making sure we have the best and brightest to staff our towers. Watch⬇️
Nominations must be submitted before July 31, 2025, for this year's NDT Innovation Award. Don’t miss out - send us details today on your project that applies a novel technique that advances NDT inspection. a4andtforum.com/innovation-awa…
Don’t miss your chance to present at the premier aviation-related nondestructive testing (NDT) event of the year! If your submission is selected, your registration fee is waived. Join us in Fort Worth from Sept. 22-25 and submit your abstract here: a4andtforum.com/a-call-for-pap…
The OBBB's $12.5B is a necessary down payment to ensure air traffic controllers have the best technology to manage our skies. Thank you @POTUS @SecDuffy for your leadership. We stand ready to get this done for our country!
Our air traffic controllers deserve the best technology in the world to safely manage our airspace. Under @POTUS, America will soon have a brand-new air traffic control system equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology to usher in a new age of aviation. Congress just…
Thanks to all airline and @FAANews workers for their hard work to keep passengers and cargo traveling safely every day. Incredible job!
Thanks to our dedicated @FAANews employees, last Thursday was the busiest day for air travel in 15 years! We’re safely and efficiently managing a record number of flights this summer. Learn more: faa.gov/summer-travel.
A4A greatly appreciates House THUD appropriators for the $6B F&E investment to modernize our nation's aging air traffic control system. Read our full statement here: airlines.org/news-update/a4…
Overhauling our current antiquated air traffic control system requires a serious investment, but it's absolutely necessary for the safety and efficiency of our airspace. @SecDuffy understands how urgent this need is. Thank you for your leadership, @SecDuffy!
Fantastic panel with aviation industry colleagues at the Air Traffic Control Modernization Summit @FlyModernSkies @AUVSI @AirlinesDotOrg @united @NBAA @AAAEDelivers
Incredible leadership from @rep_stevewomack and @TomColeOK04. Increased funding for @FAANews to hire more air traffic controllers, replace aging infrastructure and help build upon the down payment in the OBBB. We urge swift consideration of FY26 approps.
Building stronger, traveling safer, and supporting American households are the foundations of the just-released FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, led by @rep_stevewomack. Read more: bit.ly/3IGGW8R
Today in Washington, D.C., AAAE is holding the 2025 Air Traffic Control Modernization Summit, in partnership with @AirlinesDotOrg, @flywithaopa, @GAManufacturers, @NATCA and @NBAA. Follow for updates from speakers throughout the day.
Ever thought of a career in air traffic control? @FAANews Academy is seating applicants 4x faster than ever before, and we just secured $12.5B to make our system the envy of the world. Now is the time! Take a look inside the Academy ⬇️⬇️
This is good news for the entire aviation system at a time of record air travel and increased reliance on air cargo shipments. Thanks @SecDuffy @FAANews for your efforts to fully staff the ATC system! ✈️
Since my supercharge announcement, the @FAANews has expanded onsite Academy training for controllers by nearly 30%. And now the Academy will see the HIGHEST number of students in training in FAA HISTORY this month! Being an air traffic controller is one of the MOST REWARDING…
Air Traffic Controllers are among the world’s most highly trained professionals, guiding thousands of planes safely each day. From the FAA Academy to full certification, mastering each unique facility takes precise, intense training. We are only bringing in the best and the…
A4A congratulates Bryan Bedford on his confirmation to serve as FAA Administrator. We look forward to working with him to help ensure the U.S. remains the gold standard of aviation safety. Full statement here: airlines.org/news-update/a4…
We applaud @Sec_Noem for reexamining the shoe screening requirement. Today's policy change will go a long way in facilitating smooth, seamless and secure travel for passengers and is welcome news to the millions of people who fly every day. Full statement: airlines.org/news-update/st…
Wonder how your plane gets from takeoff to touchdown? Take a look at how the FAA’s highly trained air traffic controllers work around the clock, in different facilities, to orchestrate the safe and efficient movement of thousands of flights each day. Learn more at…
This is a big step towards making sure we get the best air traffic controllers in our airport towers. Enhanced AT-CTI programs like the one at @MGAstateU are key to building a next-generation workforce, reducing delays, and unlocking the future of aviation.
FAA teams up with Georgia college to supercharge air traffic control trib.al/ycMMtvL
We need the best and brightest in our airport towers. @POTUS & I are committed to getting them the innovative equipment worthy of the greatest country in the world. Air traffic control is a great career with great pay and you don't need a college degree to apply. And as we build…
Promises Made. Promises Kept. Thank you @POTUS for signing the One Big Beautiful Bill into law with $12.5B in funding to modernize air traffic control. This is a critical down payment to update antiquated technology and facilities that run our skies. airlines.org/news-update/a4…
