Issue Briefs

ATA monitors and manages a wide range of issues affecting the U.S. commercial aviation industry. From energy to security to the environment, ATA represents the industry on major aviation issues before Congress, federal agencies, state legislatures and other governmental bodies. This section includes issue briefs that summarize the ATA position on important issues facing our members and the airline industry.

21st Century Aviation - A Commitment to Technology, Energy and Climate Solutions(05/24/2010)
ATA has joined with the International Air Transport Association in agreeing to an ambitious set of efficiency targets that take a global, sectoral approach to mitigating GHG emissions from aviation.

Don't Raise Taxes on Airline Passengers - Eliminate the PFC Increase(05/20/2010)
ATA and its member airlines oppose a passenger facility charge (PFC) increase because the U.S. economy cannot afford policies that inhibit economic growth.

Priorities for FAA Reauthorization in the 111th Congress(04/26/2010)
The U.S. airline industry is a valuable national asset and its continued economic health should be a matter of national concern. Pending FAA Reauthorization legislation offers the opportunity to restore vibrancy to the commercial aviation sector.

Oppose Limiting Cooperative Arrangements Between Airlines(04/22/2010)
H.R. 4788, sponsored by Rep. Bishop (D-NY) would limit the ability for airlines to make cooperative arrangements and other alliances. ATA is opposed any legislation limiting these types of arrangements.

The Air Transport Association Climate Change Commitment - A Global, Sectoral Approach(03/01/2010)
ATA has joined with the International Air Transport Association in agreeing to an ambitious set of efficiency targets that take a global, sectoral approach to mitigating GHG emissions from aviation.

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) License Provisions(02/26/2010)
Safety is our industry's top priority. We support efforts to address pilot training issues, qualifications and other safety measures. However, requirements in S. 1744 are overly prescriptive and promote a quantitative rather than a qualitative approach.

Age 60 Line Check Issue(02/26/2010)
H.R. 4343, allows for commercial pilots to fly in Part 121 operations after the age of 60 and until age 65. We are concerned that the onerous requirements for these line checks are unwarranted, unsupported by data, and are unnecessarily costly.

Airline Ancillary Revenues(02/26/2010)
As airlines continue to lose money, the need for additional sources of revenue is obvious. As a result, many airlines are charging fees for certain passenger services.

Air Transport Association - A Background(01/01/2010)
Air Transport Association - A Background Founded by a group of 14 airlines meeting in Chicago in 1936, it was the first, and today remains, the only trade organization for the principal U.S. airlines.

Addressing Skyrocketing Energy Prices by Restoring Fair and Open Energy Markets(11/03/2009)
A growing group of financial players with no direct stake in the physical delivery of oil has exercised undue influence on the price of oil. . Excessive speculation in the commodity markets must be brought under control in order to protect market users.