Air Transport Association Says Safety Remains Airlines' Top Priority

WASHINGTON, June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Transport Association of America, the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today issued the following statement in response to FAA's safety announcement:

"Safety remains the airlines' top priority. Today's announcement by FAA reflects our shared commitment to adopt meaningful safety initiatives on an aggressive timeline," said ATA President and CEO James C. May.

ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. passenger and cargo traffic. For additional industry information, visit www.airlines.org.