ATA Letters

ATA corresponds frequently with government entities. Here you will find letters that ATA has sent on behalf of our members.

ATA write Secretary Geithner supporting new terms in the Aviation Sector Understanding under the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development(08/16/2010)
ATA CEO Jim May writes Sec. Geithner supporting new terms in the ASU to limit export credit financing to developing nations, to move export credit closer to commercial market terms, and opposing a “domestic window” for credit agencies.

ATA Writes Senate Leadership in Support of Measures that Support the Advancement of Biofuels in the Upcoming Energy Bill(07/20/2010)
ATA CEO Jim May writes Senate Finance leadership to voice strong support for a comprehensive tax package that advances biofuels in the upcoming energy bill.

ATA Writes the Senate in Support of the Conference Report for the "Restoring American Financial Stability Act"(06/29/2010)
ATA CEO Jim May writes all members of the Senate to confirm ATA's strong support for the conference report of H.R. 4173, the "Restoring American Financial Stability Act".

ATA Writes Congress in Support of the Senate Provisions for the Financial and Derivatives Reform Legislation(06/21/2010)
ATA CEO Jim May writes all members of Congress to clarify the position of the Air Transport Association on HR 4173, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. ATA supports the Senate derivatives provisions of that bill.

ATA Letter on DOD Pursuit of Contracting Authority for Alternative Fuels(05/25/2010)
ATA CEO Jim May writes Congressional leadership in support of the Department of Defense's pursuit of long-term contracting authority for alternative fuels and renewable energy.

ATA Comments on the Introduction of the American Power Act(05/13/2010)
ATA writes to Senate climate change leadership to express concern regarding the American Power Act's failure to recognize the unique commitment that the aviation sector is willing to make to reduce our emissions without destroying jobs.

ATA CEOs Letter to Senate Leadership Opposing PFC Increase in FAA Reauthorization(05/13/2010)
The CEOs of ATA's member airlines write Senate Aviation leadership urging them to not include the increase in the passenger facility charge in the final Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill.

ATA Letter on the 'Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010'(04/16/2010)
ATA CEO Jim May thanks Chairman Blanche Lincoln for introducing aggressive legislation that will limit manipulation and unchecked speculation in the commodity futures markets.

ATA Letter on the DHS Announcement of the New Airport Security Measures(04/06/2010)
ATA CEO Jim May writes to Chairman Inouye to express concern about the new airport security measures for non U.S. locations announced by the Department of Homeland Security. ATA believes that the measures need to be adapted to recognize the federal...

ATA Letter to Senate Aviation Leadership on the Passage of FAA Reauthorization(03/26/2010)
ATA CEO Jim May thanks Chairmans Rockefeller and Dorgan, and Ranking Members Hutchison and DeMint, for their leadership in this week's passage of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization.

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