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]
Policy Updates
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]
Statement on the Retirement of Rep. Sam Graves
Washington, D.C. – The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) issued the following statement from President Lauren Beyer on the announcement that Representative Sam Graves (R-MO) will depart Congress at the end of this term: “The Cargo Airline Association thanks Chairman Sam Graves for his decades of dedicated service to the American people and his leadership on… [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 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]
