ATA responds to DOT report on aviation safety.
Press Release Summary:
In response to DOT Independent Review Team report on aviation safety, ATA was delighted that report acknowledged progress achieved through FAA-industry collaboration. In particular, ATA was pleased that report recognized value of voluntary reporting programs and their contribution to safety. At the same time, ATA recognizes that there is always room for improvement and will work with FAA to adopt team's suggestions.
Original Press Release:
Air Transport Association Statement In Response to DOT Report on Aviation Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2008 - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the U.S. airlines, today issued the following statement in response to the Department of Transportation (DOT) Independent Review Team report on aviation safety:
"We are delighted that the Independent Review Team acknowledged the progress achieved through FAA-industry collaboration. In particular, we are pleased that they recognized the value of voluntary reporting programs and their important contribution to safety. The report reinforces what NTSB data shows - the U.S. airline industry's commitment to safety is unwavering. At the same time, we recognize that there is always room for improvement and we will work with the FAA to adopt the team's suggestions."
ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic. For additional information about the industry, visit www.airlines.org.
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