ATA is the air transport association of America. Founded by a group of 14 air lines meeting in Chicago in 1936, it was the first , and today remains , the only trade organization for the principal U.S. airlines. It has played a major role in all the major government decisions regarding aviation since its founding, including the creation of the civil aeronautics board, the creation of the air traffic control system, the airline deregulation.

HEAD QUARTERS:

The air transport association is head quartered in Downtown of Washington D.C.

PAST HISTORY:

During its history, ATA has seen the airline industry and its members evolve from the small, pioneering companies of the 1930s into key players in the global transportation market. The industry continues to evolve with the addition of new carriers, which are playing a major role in shaping the future of air transportation.

AIMS:

• The purpose of the ATA is to support and assist its members by promoting the air transport industry and the safety ,cost effectiveness, and technological advancement of its operations.
• Advocating common industry positions before state an dlocal governments.
• Conducting designated industry wide programs.
• Assuring governmental and public understanding of all aspects of air transport.
• ATA provides an interface between the carriers and various government and private sector organisations.
• ATA represent the industry on major aviation issues before congress, federal agencies, state legislatures, and other governmental bodies.
• Key departments with in the association deal with operations and safety ,engineering , maintenance and material , airport operations ,air traffic management , cargo, public relations, and security.
• It serves as a focal point for industry efforts to standardize practices and enhance the efficency of the air transport system.

Aero mexico

Air canada

Air borne express

Alaska airlines

Aloha airlines

America west airlines

American airlines

American trans air

Atlas air

Canadian airlines

Continental airlnes

Delta airlines

DHL airways

Emery world wide

Evergreen international

Federal express

Hawaiian iarlines

KLM

Mexicana airlines

Midwest express

Polar air cargo

South west airlines

Trans world airlines

United airlines

Uinted parcel service

US air ways

Web site: http://www.air-transport.org.