RAA Issues First Quarter 2024 Workforce Report
Washington, DC, April 18, 2024. Media contact: media@raa.org The Regional Airline Association (RAA), which represents 16 U.S. airlines that collectively offer the only source of air service to more than two-thirds of the nation’s airports, announced its first quarter workforce report today. RAA President & CEO Faye Malarkey Black offered this statement about the report: “Let me be very […]
RAA Joins 66 Aviation Stakeholders Urging the Senate Commerce Committee to Address the Pilot Shortage
Today, the Regional Airline Association joined 65 other aviation stakeholders in encouraging the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee to pass an FAA reauthorization bill that addresses the pilot shortage and improves and modernizes pilot training to enhance safety.
RAA Statement on the Nomination of Michael Whitaker for FAA Administrator
Washington, DC, September 7, 2023. Media contact: media@raa.org RAA applauds the nomination of Michael Whitaker for Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. Whitaker has solid aviation experience and has earned a reputation for strong, fair leadership. Whitaker’s nomination comes at a critical time for the FAA, when filling the Agency’s top role is imperative to […]
RAA Statement on Passage of H.R. 3935
Washington, DC, July 20, 2023. Media contact: media@raa.org In response to House passage of H.R. 3935, the Security Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, Regional Airline Association (RAA) President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black offered the following statement: “RAA thanks the House for passing today’s measure. The bill includes measures aimed at mitigating […]
RAA Urges Senators to Release Block on Pilot Workforce Amendments
Washington, DC, June 21, 2023. Media contact: media@raa.org A bipartisan group of Senate Commerce Committee Members have worked with stakeholders, constituents, airports, and community leaders to draft amendments to safely address the pilot shortage. Yet, Democratic Leadership on the Committee along with the Senate Majority Leader won’t even allow consideration of these amendments because the Airline Pilot Association (ALPA). Today, RAA President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black sent […]
RAA Applauds House T&I Committee Vote on Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Legislation
Washington, DC, June 14, 2023. Media contact: media@raa.org The Regional Airline Association (RAA) applauds the unanimous committee vote to advance The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the next five years. RAA’s President & CEO, Faye Malarkey Black offered the following statement: […]
RAA Applauds Bicameral, Bipartisan Introduction of the Flight Education Access Act
Washington, DC, April 26, 2023. Media contact: media@raa.org The Regional Airline Association (RAA) applauds the introduction of the Flight Education Access Act by Senators Baldwin (D-WI) and Sullivan (R-AK) in the Senate and Representatives Allred (D-TX), Chavez DeRemer (R-OR), and Cohen (D-TN) in the House of Representatives. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will go a long […]
RAA Testifies at House T&I Committee Hearing; Urges Immediate Action to Resolve Pilot Shortage and Improve Training
Washington, DC, April 19, 2023. Media contact: media@raa.org Today, Regional Airline Association (RAA) President & CEO, Faye Malarkey Black testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Subcommittee on Aviation at the hearing titled, “FAA Reauthorization: Examining the Current and Future Challenges Facing the Aerospace Workforce” and offered the following statement: “The regional airline industry, […]
RAA Applauds Pilot Retirement Age Legislation
Washington, DC, March 21, 2023. Media contact: media@raa.org In response to legislation introduced by Senators Graham, Manchin, Grassley, Lummis, Blackburn, Kelly and Fischer today entitled the Let Experienced Fly Act, Regional Airline Association (RAA) President, and CEO Faye Malarkey Black offered the following statement: “RAA applauds Senators Graham, Manchin, Grassley, Lummis, Blackburn, Kelly, and Fischer […]
RAA Urges Action on Pilot Workforce Amidst Senate Hearing
Washington, DC, March 16, 2023. Media contact: media@raa.org In response to a Senate Commerce Hearing on Strengthening the Aviation Workforce, Regional Airline Association (RAA) President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black offered the following statement: “RAA applauds the Senate Commerce Committee for hosting today’s hearing. It was clear during the hearing that the Members understand that […]