Public Policy

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.

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Coalition Letters

At select times, ATA joins with other organizations when we share a common advocacy interest. This section includes coalition letters that ATA was a party to on a variety of issues.

The Coalition's Endorsement of Duane Woerth as Permanent Representative to the United Nations ICAO(07/26/2010)
This coalition of civil aviation organizations writes Senate Foreign Relations Committee leadership to endorse Mr. Duane Woerth as the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization.

The Coalition's Response to the House Technology and Infrastructure Committee's Concerns Regarding PHMSA’s Proposed Rulemaking on Lithium Batteries(07/15/2010)
This Coalition writes Secretary LaHood to express concerns about issues raised in a June 14, 2010 letter from Chairman Oberstar and Congressman Costello regarding PHMSA’s proposed rulemaking on lithium batteries.

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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.

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Testimony

As the trade association for America's leading cargo and passenger airlines, ATA is called on frequently by Congress to testify. ATA testifies before Congressional committees on behalf of the industry ATA oral and written testimonies on behalf of its members can be found in this section (The oral delivery may have varied slightly from the written text and the content of these statements was current at the time that they were prepared. However, information in them may have changed with the passage of time). Upcoming hearings are also included.

ATA Testimony by John Meenan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection of the House Committee on Homeland Security on 100% Air Cargo Screening(06/30/2010)
ATA testifies before the House Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection on the airlines' progress in achieving 100 percent screening of cargo transported on passenger-carrying aircraft by August 2010.

ATA Testimony by President and CEO Jim May Before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, Urban Development and Related Agencies on Aviation Stakeholder Priorities for Maintaining a Safe and Viable Aviation System(03/18/2010)
ATA testifies before the House Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee to bring members up-to-date on the airline industry including: changes in industry dynamics, priorities and challenges, and what committee leadership can do to help the industry.

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Agency Filings

ATA frequently participates in rulemaking and other regulatory proceedings affecting the airline industry. ATA public filings to regulatory agencies are included here.

Speculative Position Limits – CFTC Proposed Rule(04/23/2010)
ATA comments support the CFTC’s initiative to establish speculative position limits to address excessive speculation in oil futures markets. ATA’s comments recommend that the CFTC strengthen the proposed position limits to ensure they are effective...

NMB Union Representation Election Procedures(01/04/2010)
ATA and the Airline Industrial Relations Conference oppose new rules proposed by the National Mediation Board (NMB) to lower the standard for determining union representation and altering voting procedures that have been employed for more than 70 years.

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Judicial Filings

ATA participates as a litigant or amicus curiae in litigation matters concerning a wider range of legal and regulatory issues having a significant policy or precedential impact on the industry. In this section, you will find ATA briefs and other filings in these important cases.

ATA Disappointed with NMB Decision(06/25/2010)
ATA issued a statement in response to the U.S. District Court decision granting the NMB motion in the case regarding the right to change union representation voting rules.

ATA Supports American Airlines in Massachusetts Tips Law Case(05/25/2010)
ATA filed an amicus brief in DiFiore v. American Airlines, supporting American Airline’s position.

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