At FAA Safety Summit, RAA CEO Emphasizes Safety Management, Partnership, and Professionalism; Calls for Improved Foundational Training
Washington, DC, March 16, 2023. Media contact: media@raa.org Speaking on a panel of industry leaders joining Federal Aviation Administration Acting Administrator Billy Nolen for a Safety Summit and Call to Action, RAA CEO Faye Malarkey Black called for improved foundational training for pilots alongside redoubled professionalism in the industry. She additionally emphasized the value of […]
RAA Applauds House Transportation Committee for Aviation Safety Hearing
Washington, DC, February 7, 2023. Media contact: media@raa.org RAA applauds the House Transportation Committee for holding a first hearing on aviation safety. Pilot training advancement is primarily rooted in safety, and an appropriate topic for consideration. Data shows room for improvement in pilot training and qualifications. Get the facts here. About RAA The Regional Airline Association […]
RAA Small Community Air Service & the Pilot Shortage Update- 2023 First Quarter, February
On Tuesday, February 7th, RAA President and CEO, Faye Malarkey Black, released our Small Community Air Service & The Pilot Shortage update for the 2023 First Quarter. Please click on the following link to view a PDF version of the PowerPoint presentation: View Presentation
ALPA Pilot Shortage Misinformation Continues; RAA Corrects the Record
Washington, DC, December 23, 2022. Media contact: media@raa.org The Regional Airline Association (RAA), representing the airlines which provide 41% of scheduled passenger flights in the U.S. and offer the only source of air service to most of the country, issued a statement in response to the release of an Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) news […]
RAA Publishes its 2022 Annual Report
Washington, DC, December 7, 2022. Media contact: media@raa.org With the publication of its 2022 Annual Report, Regional Airline Association (RAA) President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black issued the following statement: “RAA is pleased to announce the publication of our 2022 Regional Airline Association Annual Report. The report looks back at the full year’s air service […]
Newly Released Data Shows Air Service Crisis
76% of US airports have lost air service; average loss is 31% Washington, DC, November 10, 2022. Media contact: media@raa.org The Regional Airline Association (RAA), which represents the airlines that provide 43% of scheduled passenger flights in the U.S. and offer the only source of scheduled air service to most of the country, announced today […]
RAA Sends Response Letter on Expiration of Stock Buyback Provision. Urges Immediate Action on Resolve Pilot Shortage to Address Disruptions and Preserve Air Service.
October 3, 2022The Honorable Peter DeFazioChairman, Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rick LarsenChairman, Subcommittee on AviationCommittee on Transportation & Infrastructure CommitteeUnited States House of RepresentativesWashington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman DeFazio and Chairman Larsen: I am writing to thank you for your correspondence regarding the expiration of the […]
RAA Congratulates David Pekoske on Confirmation for Second Term as TSA Administrator
Washington, DC, September 16, 2022. Media contact: media@raa.org Following the confirmation of David Pekoske as the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for his second term, Regional Airline Association (RAA) President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black offered this statement: “On behalf of RAA and its members, I congratulate David Pekoske on his confirmation as […]
RAA Announces Retirement and New Appointment
Bill Whyte to retire after decades of service to regional aviation; Jennifer Iversen named VP Aviation Operations and Regulatory Affairs Washington, DC, August 23, 2022. Media contact: media@raa.org The Regional Airline Association (RAA), which represents the airlines that provide 43% of scheduled passenger flights in the U.S. and offer the only source of scheduled air […]
RAA Responds to Inaccurate Data on Pilot Supply
Washington, DC, August 11, 2022. Media contact: media@raa.org The Regional Airline Association (RAA), representing the airlines which provide 43% of scheduled passenger flights in the U.S. and offer the only source of air service to most of the country, issued a statement in response to release of misleading comments and graphics seeking to deny the […]