News Updates & Features

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, ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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) ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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