The National Air Transportation Association president and CEO Curt Castagna opened the association's Aviation Business Conference last week in Dallas celebrating the organization’s 85th anniversary and highlighting that its advocacy is as urgent as ever, particularly against the backdrop of the government closure and associated restrictions. Castagna also called on members to remain actively engaged, particularly in light of the recent events.
Noting 2025 marks NATA's 85th anniversary, Castagna said the milestone “speaks to the strength, the resilience, and purpose of the association.” NATA was founded in 1940 to represent the interests of general aviation businesses and companies “at a time when private aviation and flying faced significant challenges during World War II,” he stated. “NATA has spent more than eight decades advocating for access, safety, and the vitality of aviation businesses.”
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