Great to be back with our industry partners at the @RAATweets Leaders Conference yesterday! We discussed the progress we’re making to modernize the National Airspace System, including SMART and how this new tool will help us better manage airspace, respond to weather and keep traffic moving. We also talked about how the new ASM office and safety management data are helping us identify risks earlier and strengthen safety across the system.

We just wrapped up our second day of #RAALeadersConference with discussions on how federal policy is shaping regional aviation and aviation safety in a complex system.

Ross Mitchell, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Business Development, Marketing, Communications at MHI RJ Aviation Group addresses the attendees at the #RAALeadersConference. Thank you to @MHI_RJ for being a Diamond Sponsor!

Day 2 of #RAALeadersConference starts with Bruce Mehlman, @bpmehlman, on stage discussing the 2026 Midterms Outlook.

That’s a wrap on Day 1 of the #RAALeadersConference! ✈️ Today was packed with insightful discussions on regional aviation trends, workforce challenges, the economic impact of small community air service and the future of our industry. Thank you to all our speakers, sponsors and attendees!

Martyn Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer of @embraer addresses the attendees at the #RAALeadersConference. Thank you to Embraer for being a Diamond Sponsor!

FAA Administrator @FAA_Bryan joins our President & CEO, Faye Malarkey Black on stage for a conversation on aviation safety, ATC modernization and SMART. #RAALeadersConference

Erik Strickland, RAA’s Vice President of Safety, Operations, and Regulatory Affairs moderates a discussion on developing and retaining a high-quality aviation workforce #RAALeadersConference

Airline Analysts from Wall Street take the stage to discuss economic trends and capital markets in the airline industry. #RAALeadersConference

Alexis Vidal, Chief Commercial Officer, @ATRaircraft at addresses the attendees at the #RAALeadersConference. A special thank you to ATR for being our Presenting Sponsor!

Thanks to our lanyards sponsor @AegFuels #RAALeadersConference

RAA Airline Member CEOs take the stage for a conversation about running a regional airline right now. #RAALeadersConference

RAA President and CEO, Faye Malarkey Black opens #RAALeadersConference in Washington, D.C., with a fireside chat with RAA Board Chair Tim Komberec, exploring how cargo and passenger networks operate within the same system.

RAA applauds the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing the Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act (H.R. 8597), bipartisan legislation led by Representatives @RepNickBegich (R-AK) and @RepLauraGillen (D-NY) to strengthen safety at airports participating in the Federal Contract Tower Program. Read more: raa.org/statement-from-the-r…

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, we pause to honor and remember the victims, their loved ones, and the bravery of our first responders. We will #NeverForget

Congrats to the 2026 RAA Scholarship winners! 🎓 We’re thrilled to support the next generation of aviation leaders! Read more: raa.org/pressroom/press-rele…

Congratulations to David Cummins and Thomas Chapman on their Senate confirmations! RAA looks forward to working closely with @TSA Administrator Cummins and @NTSB Board Member Chapman to strengthen aviation safety, enhance security, and ensure communities of all sizes across the nation are connected.

RAA strongly supports the introduction of the WINGS Act by Representatives @RepBeatty, @RepStefanik, @RepWilson, and @ZachNunn.  Read more: raa.org/raa-strongly-support…