The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading advocacy organization for the air cargo industry, today announced the appointment of Josh Dover as Managing Director for Legislative Affairs. Dover brings more than 15 years of experience in government affairs, aviation and transportation policy, legislative and regulatory strategy and stakeholder engagement. In his new role, Dover will… [Read More]
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CAA Supports Modern Skies Act and Continued Investment in Air Traffic Control Modernization
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) today voiced support for the Modern Skies Act following Secretary Sean Duffy and Sen. Eric Schmitt’s announcement highlighting broad aviation industry support for the legislation. The Modern Skies Act would provide $30 billion to continue the modernization of the nation’s air traffic control system and invest in aviation infrastructure. CAA… [Read More]
Statement on Potential Customs Actions at Major U.S. Airports
Washington, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) issued the following statement on potential U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) workforce reductions at major U.S. airports: “CBP officers are essential to the movement of international air cargo and the integrity of U.S. supply chains. At airports, they are responsible for processing and clearing all international… [Read More]
CAA Statement on Senate Confirmation of Daniel Edwards
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]
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]
