Airlines for America
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Airlines for America (A4A) is the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines.
Washington, DC
Joined December 2009
A4A congratulates Bryan Bedford on his confirmation to serve as FAA Administrator. We look forward to working with him to help ensure the U.S. remains the gold standard of aviation safety. Full statement here:
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We applaud @Sec_Noem for reexamining the shoe screening requirement. Today's policy change will go a long way in facilitating smooth, seamless and secure travel for passengers and is welcome news to the millions of people who fly every day. Full statement:
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RT @FAANews: Wonder how your plane gets from takeoff to touchdown? Take a look at how the FAA’s highly trained air traffic controllers work….
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RT @SecDuffy: This is a big step towards making sure we get the best air traffic controllers in our airport towers. Enhanced AT-CTI progr….
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Promises Made. Promises Kept. Thank you @POTUS for signing the One Big Beautiful Bill into law with $12.5B in funding to modernize air traffic control. This is a critical down payment to update antiquated technology and facilities that run our skies.
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Huge news before a busy holiday weekend and a testament to @SecDuffy's leadership. Congrats to @FAANews for making this happen!.
BIG NEWARK AIRPORT UPDATE:. We did it! After Biden and Buttigieg ignored the telecom breakdowns with air traffic control for Newark Airport, we vowed to fix the problems. Early this morning, @FAANews completed the transition to a brand-new fiber optic communications network.
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A4A's statement following the House passage of the reconciliation package. Full statement here:
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RT @NickCalio: Thank you @SecDuffy for your endless support of aviation in the U.S. and for your unwavering focus on ATC modernization. Let….
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At a time of record air travel and increased reliance on air cargo shipments, the time is NOW to modernize our ATC system. Thank you @POTUS @SecDuffy for your continued leadership and determination! Let's get this done!.
Dear Congress: We need the One Big Beautiful to land on @POTUS’ desk so @USDOT can begin to build a brand new beautiful air traffic control system to be the best in the world!
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We agree—ATC modernization is long overdue. Thanks @POTUS @SecDuffy for your leadership, vision, dedication and perseverance. Let's get this done!.
Watch Airline CEOs with me at @USDOT as I unveil my plan for a brand new air traffic control system for the American people - and we even hear directly from @POTUS! ⬇️
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A4A's statement following the Senate passage of their reconciliation package. Full statement here:
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RT @SecDuffy: Former Air Traffic Controller @PaulRinaldi calls it like it is:. “Our airspace is running on antiquated technology and outdat….
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The One Big Beautiful Bill is critical to providing initial funding for ATC modernization and materializing President Trump’s vision of a safe, modern and efficient airspace.
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This is unacceptable when air travel is booming! Americans deserve a brand new, state-of-the-art system, and the Trump Administration is working to deliver.
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For far too long, America’s ATC system has been running on outdated technology like copper wiring, floppy disks and paper strips—much to the detriment of consumers.
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"Unless Congress acts with urgency, the National Airspace System (NAS) is going to fall further behind at a time when we are experiencing increased air travel demand and an increased reliance on air cargo shipments." Read A4A's Paul Rinaldi's op-ed here:
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We are proud to support your brand-new air traffic control system and are grateful for your leadership @SecDuffy @POTUS. During this time of record air travel, we must act with urgency. Let's get this done for our country!.
Airline CEOs are in full support of upgrading America’s air traffic control system!. It’s time to pass @POTUS’ One Big Beautiful Bill so we can deliver a modernized air traffic control system for the American people.
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Thank you @POTUS and @SecDuffy for your commitment to modernizing our air traffic control system. Let's get this done!.
🔥 @PressSec: What’s in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill?. 1️⃣ Modern air traffic control ✈️.2️⃣ Tax cut for families 💵.3️⃣ Bigger child tax credit 👨👩👧👦.4️⃣ No taxes on tips & overtime 👮♂️.5️⃣ Slashes taxes on Social Security for seniors 👴🇺🇸. 🚨 PASS THE BILL — Usher in a New Golden Age!
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