Delta's John Marshall named new chairman of Air Transport Association's safety council

ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines has announced that John Marshall, vice president - Corporate Safety & Compliance, recently assumed responsibilities as chairman of the Air Transport Association.<br> <br> Marshall previously served as the council&#39;s vice chairman.<br> <br> The ATA is the trade association for leading U.S. airlines. ATA members transport more than 95 percent of all the passenger and cargo traffic in the United States.<br> <br> &#34;Safety continues to remain our industry&#39;s top priority and there is much at hand that requires our attention,&#34; Marshall said.<br> <br> In his new role, Marshall will be responsible for establishing an agenda that keeps the Council&#39;s focus on identifying and prioritizing key safety issues that impact both passenger and cargo air carrier operations. <br> <br> The ATA Safety Council provides assistance to member airlines by developing and monitoring corrective actions concerning flight and ground incidents/ accidents, analyzing and sharing accident prevention information, and working with various federal agencies to resolve chronic safety problems. <br> <br> At Delta, Marshall has responsibility for five departments including Flight Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Services, Emergency Planning and Operations, and Safety Analysis and Quality Assurance. <br> <br> He joined Delta in 1997 after 26 years with the U.S. Air Force.