Cargo Airline Association

CAA President Lauren Beyer was grateful for the opportunity to speak at this year’s Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) annual conference in Arizona! Beyer shared how CAA carries the message on the importance of air cargo and provided updates on key policy issues impacting our industry in Washington, D.C. #AirCargo #RACCA2024

This Sunday, October 20th, is #InternationalDayOfTheAirTrafficController! We honor the air traffic controllers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our skies safe and ensure every flight reaches its destination smoothly. Thank you for your vigilance and dedication! #ATC

Cargo Airline Association President Lauren Beyer had the privilege of leading a dynamic panel discussion at the AERO CLUB OF WASHINGTON. Joining her were CAA Board Members from Atlas Air (George Kopcsay), FedEx (John Maxwell), and UPS (Houston Mills), delving into critical topics like cargo safety and security, the impact of 5G, and the importance of Open Skies agreements. And, of course, they couldn't forget the air cargo "Super Bowl"—the holiday shipping and shopping season!

CAA President Lauren Beyer met with Memphis International Airport leadership to discuss all-cargo priorities and explore how CAA can support the airport's significant cargo operations and interests in Washington.

This week the CAA Team visited the FedEx’s Memphis hub where we saw the Global Operations Center, Maintenance Center, and Cold Chain Facility and met with FedEx staff across the organization and operations. We also witnessed the "organized chaos" of nightly operations and cutting-edge fire suppression technology that enhances safety.

Did you know that nearly a century ago, the U.S. Post Office issued the first airmail routes to private airlines through the Contract Air Mail Act of 1925? The Act enabled payments to airlines based on the weight of the mail they carried, with the USPS also providing a subsidy to help cover operational losses as aircraft technology improved. Just a year later, Congress passed the Air Commerce Act of 1926, establishing the Aeronautics Branch of the Commerce Department—what we know today as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This laid the groundwork for the modern commercial aviation industry we rely on today! Learn More: https://lnkd.in/e2NVqSEQ

Join CAA's President and Board Members at AERO CLUB OF WASHINGTON on October 17th!

At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Aerospace Summit, Lauren Beyer, President of the Cargo Airline Association (CAA), moderated an insightful panel featuring Rep. Garret Graves of Louisiana, Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee. In their discussion, Rep. Graves shared reflections on the recently passed Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization bill. A major focus of their conversation was on sustainability and the critical role that SAF plays alongside strategies that focus on environmental and economic sustainability and resiliency.

The CAA team enjoyed hosting a table at this years International Aviation Club of Washington's L. Welch Pogue Award Dinner honoring Executive Chairman of Southwest Airlines, Gary Kelly, for a lifetime of contribution to aviation. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement, Gary! 

CAA is excited to announce that Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has joined its ranks as an Airport Associate Member. PHL is strategically located – connected to major rail and road networks – in one of the most densely populated regions in the United States, making it the ideal location for air cargo on the East Coast. https://lnkd.in/exJCviWy #aircargo #aviation #logistics #PHLAirport