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]
Policy Updates
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 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]
Cargo Airline Association Joins Coalition to Call on Trump Administration to Strengthen & Support Supply Chain
A coalition of 15 aviation stakeholders this week sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urging them to work with industry stakeholders to minimize disruptions in the aviation supply chain. “The aviation supply chain involves tens of thousands of suppliers from all… [Read More]
Cargo Airline Association Congratulates Sean Duffy on Confirmation as Transportation Secretary
Washington, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading voice for the air cargo industry, extends its sincere congratulations to Sean Duffy on his overwhelmingly bipartisan confirmation as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). With a distinguished career in the U.S. House of Representatives, and a deeply personal connection to transportation safety,… [Read More]
Cargo Airline Association Congratulates Rep. Tom Cole on Reappointment as Chair of House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Rosa DeLauro as Ranking Member
Washington, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading voice of the air cargo industry, extends its heartfelt congratulations to Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on his reappointment as Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and to Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) on her reappointment as Ranking Member. Chairman Cole’s continued leadership underscores his deep understanding… [Read More]
Cargo Airline Association Congratulates Senator Ted Cruz on Selection as Chair of Senate Commerce Committee and Senator Maria Cantwell’s Appointment as Ranking Member
Washington, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the voice of the air cargo industry, extends its congratulations to Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) on his selection as Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and to Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) on her appointment as Ranking Member. Chairman Cruz’s appointment is a testament… [Read More]
Cargo Airline Association Congratulates Rep. Sam Graves on Reappointment as Chair of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Rep. Rick Larsen on Reappointment as Ranking Member
Washington, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading voice of the air cargo industry, extends its congratulations to Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) on his reappointment as Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, and to Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) on his reappointment as Ranking Member. Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen have… [Read More]
