RAA Response to ALPA Attack Letter
Washington, DC, June 15, 2022. Media contact: media@raa.org On June 15, 2022, RAA President and CEO, Faye Malarkey Black, sent a response letter to ALPA President, Joe DePete. To read the full letter, click here. About RAA The Regional Airline Association (RAA) provides a unified voice of advocacy for North American regional airlines aimed at promoting […]
RAA Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients
Washington, DC, August 31. 2021. Media contact: media@raa.org This morning, the Regional Airline Association Scholarship Foundation announced it has awarded scholarships to four outstanding students pursuing aviation studies at institutions of higher learning. Isabella Capuano (Baylor University), Jamie Gallagher (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University), Jacob Larkin (California Aeronautical University), and Elias Wiley (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) will each […]
Pandemic Implications for Regional Air Service & Small Communities- TRB Annual Meeting Presentation
On Tuesday, January 5th, RAA President and CEO, Faye Malarkey Black, gave a presentation on Pandemic Implications for Regional Air Service & Small Communities at the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Annual Meeting. This presentation was given at the TRB Airlines Subcomittee Meeting. Please click on the following link to view a PDF version of the […]
RAA Joins with Industry, Labor Groups Urging PSP Extension
On Tuesday, October 7th, the Regional Airline Association joined aviation industry and labor groups in a letter to House Speaker Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, House Republican Leader McCarthy, and Senate Democratic Leader Schumer. The letter expressed disappointment in the failure to reach a negotiated COVID relief package and urges Congress to advance standalone legislation […]
RAA Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Washington, DC, August 24. 2020. Media contact: media@raa.org The Regional Airline Association Scholarship Foundation has awarded its 2020 scholarships to three outstanding students pursuing aviation studies at institutions of higher learning: Makayla Best, Lothin Serao, and Pardeep Singh. This year, RAA will award its scholarships in memory of the late Terrell “Terry” Hibler, a longtime […]
RAA Joins NBAA, HAI and NATA In Letter Urging Treasury to Improve Air Carrier Loan Program
On Monday, August 3rd, the Regional Airline Association joined the Helicopter Association International (HAI), National Air Transportation Association (NATA), and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) sent ) in a letter urging the Treasury to prioritize lending to regional air carriers and general aviation commercial operators who have been largely shut out of Air Carrier […]
RAA Joins AAAE, ACI-NA, NASAO, and NACO in Letter to Support Essential Air Service Program
On Tuesday, August 4th, the Regional Airline Association joined the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA), National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), and National Association of Counties (NACO) in a letter to House Speaker Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, House Republican Leader McCarthy, and Senate Democratic Leader Schumer. The […]
Panelists Discuss Urgency of Maintenance Shortage
NASHVILLE—An aircraft maintenance technicians shortage is coming at the regional airline industry “like a freight train,” RAA Chairman and Trans States Holdings President Rick Leach told the President’s Council Luncheon at the 44th Annual RAA Convention here. Leach moderated a Maintenance Panel during the luncheon, exploring the technicians shortage and what the industry can do […]