National Air Carrier Association

The National Air Carrier Association is a trade association for U.S. air carriers. It is based in Arlington, Virginia. The site says it was founded in 1962. Its members provide scheduled and non-scheduled passenger and cargo services, filling a niche in the air carrier industry.

The regular members listed on the site include ABX Air, Air Transport International, Amerijet, Atlas Air, Eastern, Everts Air Cargo, Global Crossing Airlines, Gridiron Air, Kalitta Air, Lynden Air Cargo, National Airlines, Northern Air Cargo, Omni Air International, Sky Lease Cargo, USA Jet Airlines, and Western Global Airlines.

The associate members listed on the site include AerCap Holdings, Aptaero, Bristol Associates, Marsh USA, MedAire, and Shannon Airport in Ireland. The site describes these as companies and organizations that work alongside the carriers.

The site says the association works to keep operations safe and efficient. It also aims to promote national and international aviation interests. It says it wants to influence laws and rules in a proper manner, and to explain member goals and problems to Congress and government agencies.

The site lists key issues. These include a pilot shortage and simulator training hours, TSA reauthorization, limits on emergency actions, cost benefit analyses before extensions, and more industry consultation. Other issues are supply chain continuity for aviation fuel, parts, and supplies, and temporary relief from federal excise taxes on aviation fuel.

The site shows news items, including Sky Lease Cargo joining the association in October 2026 and ABX Air joining in January 2026. It has a member login, job opportunities, events, and a contact form. The address is 1735 North Lynn Street, Suite 105, Arlington, Virginia 22209. The phone number is (703) 358-8060.