Washington, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) issued the following statement on U.S. Senate confirmation of Daniel J. Edwards as Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT): “CAA congratulates Daniel Edwards on his confirmation. “Throughout his service at DOT and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Edwards has… [Read More]
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CAA Welcomes U.S.–Mexico Aviation Memorandum of Consultations
The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the voice of the air cargo industry, issued the following statement on the cargo components of the arrangement reached between the United States and Mexico: “CAA welcomes the arrangement between the U.S. Department of Transportation and Mexico’s Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communication, and Transport. This reflects sustained, high-level engagement by the U.S. and… [Read More]
CAA Joins Coalition Urging Congress and White House to Overturn FCC Ligado Order
Washington, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading voice for the air cargo industry, joined a broad coalition of organizations across the aviation, agriculture, satellite, and technology sectors in urging congressional leaders and the White House to support immediate action to overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) 2020 Ligado Order, which continues to… [Read More]
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Joins Cargo Airline Association
WASHINGTON, DC (May 4, 2026) — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) has joined the Cargo Airline Association (CAA) as an Airport Associate member, strengthening its role in the national air cargo network. “We are pleased to welcome BWI to CAA,” said CAA President Lauren Beyer. “Its growing cargo operations and strategic position in the… [Read More]
CAA Statement on Confirmation of DHS Secretary
Washington, D.C. – Cargo Airline Association issued the following statement on the confirmation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin: The Cargo Airline Association congratulates Senator Markwayne Mullin on his confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. His confirmation comes at a critical moment during yet another funding lapse. DHS cannot… [Read More]
CAA Statement on the ALERT Act
Washington, D.C. – Cargo Airline Association (CAA) President Lauren Beyer issued the following statement on the introduction of the ALERT Act: CAA appreciates the leadership Representatives Graves, Larsen, Rogers, and Smith have demonstrated in developing the bipartisan ALERT Act. This legislation reflects a thoughtful, comprehensive response to all 50 of the NTSB’s recommendations and incorporates… [Read More]
CAA Urges Congress to Advance H.R. 6086, the Aviation Funding Solvency Act
Today, the Cargo Airline Association released the statement below: “We strongly support passage of H.R. 6086, the Aviation Funding Solvency Act. This bipartisan legislation is critical to ensuring the safety, continuity, and reliability of the nation’s aviation system during government funding lapses. Cargo airlines depend on a fully staffed and paid federal workforce to keep… [Read More]
Modern Skies Coalition Urges Congress to Shield the Aviation Ecosystem from Government Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, November 19, 2025 – Today, a broad coalition of aviation stakeholders released the statement below: “As members of the Modern Skies Coalition, we urge Congress to ensure that our nation’s aviation system and those who rely upon it are never subjected to another government shutdown. Travelers, shippers and other users of the system pay… [Read More]
Cargo Airline Association Statement on House Vote to Reopen the Government
Washington, D.C. – Cargo Airline Association (CAA) President Lauren Beyer issued the following statement tonight after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reopen the federal government: “The Cargo Airline Association applauds the House for taking action to reopen the federal government. It’s time to get back to work to ensure the safest, most efficient… [Read More]
Cargo Airline Association Statement on Senate Action to Reopen the Government
Washington, D.C. – Cargo Airline Association (CAA) President Lauren Beyer today issued the following statement after the Senate’s vote to reopen the federal government: “The Cargo Airline Association appreciates the Senate’s action to reopen the federal government. “The shutdown has slowed critical aviation functions, disrupted flight operations, and added uncertainty across the national air space. … [Read More]
CAA Applauds Secretary Sean Duffy’s Strong Actions on Mexico Violations of Air Transport Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) strongly supports today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy outlining a series of decisive actions to address the Government of Mexico’s ongoing violations of the 2015 U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement. Mexico’s unilateral decision in 2023 to force all U.S. all-cargo carriers out… [Read More]
Cargo Airline Association Congratulates Bryan Bedford on Confirmation as FAA Administrator
Washington, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading voice of the air cargo industry, congratulates Bryan Bedford on his confirmation as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). With decades of executive leadership in the aviation industry, Bedford brings a deep understanding of the operational and policy challenges facing the sector, along with… [Read More]
