During the month of May, Airlines for America is commemorating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. AAPI communities have rich histories in the United States with immeasurable contributions to the country. Many overcame obstacles to establish themselves as leaders and trailblazers in the aviation community despite challenges, including unfair bias and discrimination. We ..read more

The U.S. airlines have long been focused on reducing their fuel use and carbon emissions, but there is undeniably a surge in aviation sustainability as carriers work toward a sustainable recovery from the pandemic and the recently announced industrywide goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. “It really is A4A and its members embracing the ..read more

On Earth Day and every day, U.S. airlines are committed to helping build a brighter and greener future. This Earth Day, Airlines for America has something special to celebrate: On March 30, we announced an industry-wide commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. It’s an ambitious goal, and it’s one that we’re determined to achieve ..read more

Earlier this month, Airlines for America President and CEO Nick Calio joined Tim Keating, Executive Vice President at Boeing, for a virtual fireside chat as a part of the International Aviation Club’s Listen and Learn series. During the conversation, Calio discussed the U.S. airline industry’s COVID-19 recovery efforts, the return of international travel and the ..read more

All throughout March, Airlines for America has been recognizing women trailblazers in aviation in celebration of Women’s History Month. These women took to the skies when few people – men and women – were able to, making their aerial accomplishments all the more significant. Their paths were forged through tackling numerous challenges, including discrimination, and ..read more

As the U.S. airlines recover from the devastating COVID-19 crisis and help restore travel across the U.S. and around the world, we know our customers and our country want that recovery to be an environmentally responsible one – and so do we. Prior to the pandemic, even as we transported a record 2.5 million passengers ..read more

This February, A4A joins with our member carriers to commemorate Black History Month and recognize the immeasurable contributions of Black Americans to this country. We also celebrate and reflect on the rich history and culture of the Black community, particularly in the aviation industry, while also affirming a commitment to racial equity for all. Although ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic devastated the airline industry, sending passenger demand plummeting and plunging carriers into debt. But even as U.S. airlines coped with the impacts of the crisis and worked to help respond to it by transporting medical personnel, equipment and more recently vaccines across the country and around the world, they were determined to ..read more

This week, Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio participated in the Flight Safety Foundation’s 2020 International Air Safety Summit for a panel discussion moderated by FSF Board of Governors member, Peggy Gilligan, to discuss Network and Small Community Air Service. He was joined by Faye Malarkey Black, President and CEO, Regional Airline ..read more

National Aviation Day was established by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1939 on the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday, and every year since, we commemorate the day and salute all who have a role in making the miracle of flight possible – from pilots to flight crews to technicians and manufacturers. They are the backbone ..read more