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2006 NDT Forum

The 49th Annual Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Forum will be held October 16-19, 2006 in Ft. Worth, Texas USA

NDT Forum and Hotel Registration

2006 ATA e-Business Forum

The ATA 2006 e-business forum, "Driving Value Through Effective Information Sharing" will be held Oct. 18-20 in Louisville, Kentucky . This premier event will provide a comprehensive overview of the commercial aviation industry's latest developments in information exchange to support engineering, maintenance, flight operations and supply chain management.

Registration and sponsorship/exhibitor information

International Symposium on Human Factors in Maintenance and Ramp Operations

The 18th FAA/ATA International Symposium on Human Factors in Maintenance and Ramp Operations was held September 6-7, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. | View presentations

ATA Statement on the Bush Administration Choice for DOT Secretary

Oct. 2, 2006 – ATA President and CEO James C. May congratulated newly confirmed DOT Secretary Mary Peters. "We welcome the secretary’s leadership in the continued advancement of a safe, efficient and modern national air transportation system," he said. | Statement

ATA Submits Statement on Impact of New Jet Aircraft on National Airspace

Sept. 28, 2006 – ATA submitted written testimony to the Senate Commerce Aviation Subcommittee concerning the impact of very light jets on the National Airspace System. | Written Statement

ATA To Participate on FAA Pilot Age Committee

Sept. 28, 2006 – ATA announced its participation on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) newly formed Age 60 Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to review the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) revised standard for pilot retirement age. | News Release

Airlines Support TSA Security Refinements for Carry-On Items

Sept. 25, 2006 – ATA voiced support for the TSA-announced modifications to security restrictions for carry-on items. | Statement

ATA Files Comments on Widespread Fatigue Damage and Damage Tolerance

Sept. 18, 2006 – ATA filed comments on Widespread Fatigue Damage and Damage Tolerance | Widespread Fatigue Damage Comments | Damage Tolerance Comments

Air Transport Association Announces Availability of the 2006 Economic Report

Sept. 1 – The 2006 Economic Report highlights significant facts and figures drawn from all areas of the airline industry including information regarding both cargo and passenger airlines. This year’s report also includes feature articles on the environment, ATC system modernization, FAA funding, and aviation safety and security. Order information.