Air Transport Association Names New President

NEWSROOM


Air Transport Association Names New President By Shane Nolan

		December 1, 2010 - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, on Tuesday announced that it has named Nicholas E. Calio as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2011. Calio currently leads Global Government Affairs for Citigroup both in the United States and in the more than 100 countries in which the company does business. He is a member of Citi's Senior Leadership Committee. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2003, Calio was the Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs and served as chief liaison to the U.S. Congress for President George W. Bush, the same position he held under President George H.W. Bush. "We are delighted that Nick is joining ATA at such an important time for our industry, when a strong, viable aviation system will be critical to the economic recovery and global competitiveness of our country. A recognized leader in Washington and other world capitals, Nick has a record of success in managing complex issues and working collaboratively with people at the highest levels, both in the private and public sectors.

"His leadership skills and reputation for integrity on both sides of the aisle make him uniquely suited to head ATA," said Glenn Tilton, chairman of ATA and chairman of the board of United Continental Holdings, Inc., speaking on behalf of the ATA board. "Having a professional as experienced and widely respected as Nick will be vital as the U.S. airline industry confronts a number of key issues ? from improving access to international markets and increasing federal investment in air traffic infrastructure to reducing excessive taxation and regulation," Tilton added. "I have enjoyed eight good years at Citi, which is a great company with wonderful people, but I couldn't pass up this tremendous opportunity," Calio said. "Like millions of other people, I rely on the airlines in my personal and professional life. They are the backbone of our transportation system and critically important to our nation's economy. "I look forward to working with the aviation industry, Congress, the administration and the business community to ensure a financially sustainable airline sector, providing safe, reliable transportation for consumers, utilizing modernized infrastructure and operating in an environment that enables the U.S. airline industry to compete globally."

Calio succeeds James C. May. "We thank Jim for his tireless leadership and commitment during some of the most difficult years this industry has ever faced," Tilton said. "Jim's efforts over the past eight years on behalf of the industry have been many and are much appreciated. We wish him well in the future."

		Calio, 57, is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland with his wife Lydia. They have three children. Annually, commercial aviation helps drive more than $1 trillion in U.S. economic activity and nearly 11 million U.S. jobs. ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic. Other News Stories British Airways? Cabin Crew Call On Ballot Vote For Strike Bird Strike Resistant Windshield Contributed To Helicopter Crash Singapore Airlines Cargo Fined $48 Million On Price Fixing Lufthansa Airlines To Offer World?s First Passenger Biofuel Flights Jetairfly Takes Delivery On First Boeing Next Generation 737-800 Piper PA-46 Matrix Equipped With Avidyne Entegra Release 9 FAA Fines California Flight School UK Pilots Warn Of Body Scanners And Pat Downs FAA Issues First License Permitting Reentry To Earth ACLU Received Over 900 Complaints - ?Enhanced? TSA Security Measures Lan Airlines To Acquire Colombian Airline FAA Responds To EAA Request For Extension Of IA Policy Proposal Passenger Demand Strengthens Freight At A Turning Point Boeing To Make Changes To 787 Power Panel Air Force Major Dismissed Under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" To Rejoin The Military No Full Body Scans Or 'Enhanced' Pat Downs For Flight Crews Evergreen Airlines Pilots To Vote On Strike Pilot Identity Verification Program Moves Forward Canadian Consumers Rank Chicago O'Hare Airport 'Top Turkey' Maintenance Trainer Rotor Aircraft To Be Previewed At Training Conference Jacksonville Aviation Authority Launches Rebranding Effort DHL Helps Boy Scouts Distribute Popcorn Across Chicago Air Cargo Screening Bill An Early Warning For Transportation Planners US Airways Pilots Protest Slow Pace Of Contract Talks NetJets Supports Art Basel Miami Beach US Airways Honors Maintenance Manager For 50 Years Of Service GBA Introduces ArrowHawk Gyroplane At Airshow China In Zhuhai JAL Voluntary Retirement Fails Company Will Layoff Flight Crews Mooney Aircraft Employees Face Another Round Of Layoffs