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]
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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]
Cargo Airline Association Applauds Down Payment for Air Traffic Control Modernization
WASHINGTON, July 3, 2025 — The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading voice of the air cargo industry, applauds the authorization of $12.5 billion for the modernization of our nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system in the recently passed reconciliation bill. “This funding marks a critical step toward a safer, more efficient air traffic control… [Read More]
Cargo Airline Applauds President Trump and Secretary Duffy’s Air Traffic Modernization Plan
Washington, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading voice of the air cargo industry, announced its robust support for the air traffic modernization plan announced by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy today. “The Cargo Airline Association stands shoulder to shoulder with the broad cross-section of the aviation community under the Modern Skies Coalition who came together… [Read More]
Cargo Airline Association Backs Historic Investment in Air Traffic Control Modernization
Washington, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading voice of the air cargo industry, announced its strong support for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s reconciliation provision that makes a landmark investment in modernizing America’s air traffic control (ATC) infrastructure, technology and workforce. “This investment is a critical first step in preserving… [Read More]
Cargo Airline Association Joins Coalition Calling for The Ligado Order to be Overturned
Washington, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading voice for the air cargo industry, joined 93 organizations in calling on the Trump Administration and Congressional leadership to overturn the Ligado Order. The letter urges the President and Congressional leadership to work with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on granting petitions for reconsideration that will help prevent… [Read More]
