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The Air Transport Association of America is the premier trade group of the principal U.S. airlines. ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90% of U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic.

5/9/2008 – Legislation to upgrade our nation's outdated air travel infrastructure has been put on hold: Disagreements over a number of provisions in the Senate version of the bill, including some nonaviation-related provisions, resulted in the bill being pulled from further Senate consideration at this time. This means that passengers will continue to subsidize luxurious private jets as they travel around the country without paying their fare share of system costs. It also delays the implementation of new technologies that will reduce delays and modernize our air traffic control system. Read more and Get on Board.

YTD07:   $78.53

YTD08: $127.07

Through May 6, jet fuel prices have surged 62% compared to 2007 -- just as the economy is slowing. Did you know that every dollar increase per barrel drives an additional $465M in jet fuel expenses? Learn More

 

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ATA Statement Regarding Senate Vote on FAA Reauthorization Bill

5/6/2008 – ATA issued a statement regarding the Senate vote to end debate on the FAA reauthorization bill.

ATA News Release: ATA Details Industry's Exceptional Environmental Record, Shares with Congress New Fuel Efficiency and Economic Statistics

5/6/2008 – ATA testified that industry operational improvement and technological advancements have resulted in the U.S. airline industry representing just 2 percent of all greenhouse gases, while continuing to push forward with even more environmentally friendly programs.

How Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Will Impact Passengers

5/1/2008 – Many industry experts say that if high jet fuel high prices persist then the very nature of air travel as we know it will be forced to change.

Senate FAA Reauthorization Package Debate Coverage

4/29/2008 – Legislation that would overhaul the FAA is debated before the full Senate.

ATA Says U.S. Government is Responsible for Collection of Biometric Information Under US-VISIT Exit Program

4/23/2008 – ATA issued a statement calling on the U.S. government to assume full responsibility for implementation of US-VISIT Exit procedures.

ATA Introduces Alternative Fuels Principles to Enhance Global Fuel Supply Options and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

4/22/2008 – ATA today released “Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels: The ATA Commitment," guiding principles for reducing carbon output, conserving fuel and finding jet fuel alternatives. The principles are designed to bring cleaner jet fuel alternatives to market while ensuring safety, increasing reliability and promoting economic feasibility.