Government, Regulatory & Environmental Affairs

Government, Regulatory & Environmental Affairs

 letters

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

 events

Congressional Calendar

Here you can find a list of upcoming Congressional hearings.

2008 Aviation and the Environment: A Primer for North American Stakeholders

On March 19-20, 2008, North American aviation stakeholders attended a briefing held by leading U.S. aviation industry organizations to enhance awareness and understanding of aviation environmental issues and foster collaboration to address these issues. The briefing provided a basic overview of the aviation environmental issues most directly affecting aircraft operations at this time—specifically, aviation emissions with global climate change and local air quality impacts, as well as aircraft noise and the interrelationships between these parameters.

 environmental affairs

2008 Aviation and the Environment: A Primer for North American Stakeholders

On March 19-20, 2008, North American aviation stakeholders attended a briefing held by leading U.S. aviation industry organizations to enhance awareness and understanding of aviation environmental issues and foster collaboration to address these issues. The briefing provided a basic overview of the aviation environmental issues most directly affecting aircraft operations at this time—specifically, aviation emissions with global climate change and local air quality impacts, as well as aircraft noise and the interrelationships between these parameters.

Airlines continue to make enormous strides in environmental efficiency

Three articles published today demonstrate the airlines' strong environmental record and unwavering commitment to further reducing the industry's environmental footprint.

News Release: Airlines and Pilots Oppose Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Bill

A joint press release issued by the Air Transport Association (ATA), the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), the Cargo Airline Association (CAA) and the Regional Airline Association (RAA) in response to the decision by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) to approve and forward to the full Senate S.2191, the “Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007.”

ATA Applauds ICAO Comprehensive Plan on Aviation Greenhouse Gas Emissions

ATA applauds ICAO's plan for addressing greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation. However, it is disappointed by European efforts to unilaterally impose environmental charges on airlines. (9/28/07)

ATA Testimony - President and CEO Jim May on Climate Change

President and CEO Jim May testifies on climate change before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. (05/16/2007)

issue briefs

ATA covers a wide range of issues from energy to security to environmental. In this section, you will find issue briefs that highlight ATA's position on important issues facing our members and the airline industry.

ATA Policy Priorities - FAA Reauthorization

The U.S. airline industry is in serious decline – record-high fuel prices are hitting the airlines harder each day. Recently, seven airlines have either filed for bankruptcy protection and stopped operations or are continuing to operate under bankruptcy protection. Skyrocketing fuel prices are causing airlines to drop unprofitable routes and have resulted in more than 7,000 airline jobs being lost. The government can take steps to offset these draconian consequences for airline passengers – enact a sound National Energy Policy and refrain from imposing new taxes on airline passengers.

agency & court filings

 

ATA Comments on DOT's Proposed Amendments to its Airport Rates and Charges Policy

ATA comments on DOT's proposed amendments to its Airport Rates and Charges Policy. (April 3, 2008)

ATA Comments on DOT Passenger Protection ANPRM

ATA filed comments in response to the DOT ANPRM concerning enhancing national airline passenger protections. (1/22/08)

ATA Comments on DOT Gate Reporting NPRM

The Air Transport Association of America, Inc. and the Regional Airline Association jointly filed comments in response to the Department of Transportation NPRM concerning revisions to airlines service quality performance reports and disclosure requirements. (1/22/08)

ATA Comments on Composition of Proxy Groups

The Air Transport Association filed comments with FERC on the "Composition of Proxy Groups for Determining Gas and Oil Pipeline Return on Equity". (August 30, 2007)

ATA Comments On Financial Reporting Requirements for Oil and Product Pipelines

In response to an initiative by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to review the financial data it requires pipelines to submit on a regular basis, ATA urged FERC to enhance the detail and transparency of that data. (3/28/2007)

ATA Statement on Second Circuit Court of Appeals Hearing on New York Airline Services Legislation

ATA comments on its challenge before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals of the New York legislation that dictates airline services.

ATA News Release: ATA Says ADS-B Proposed Rule Increases Cost Without Achieving Stakeholder Benefits

ATA submitted its formal response to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Performance Requirements to Support Air Traffic Control (ATC) Service.

ATA Statement on California Passenger Services Legislation

ATA issued a statement regarding its testimony before the California state assembly on proposed state legislation that dictates airline services.

ATA News Release: United States Second Circuit Gives Decisive Victory for Airlines and their Customers

ATA released a statement in response to the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that state legislation of airline services is preempted by federal law.

 testimony

ATA provides the House and Senate committees and sub-committees expert testimony on a wide variety of issues. This section provides ATA oral and written testimonies.

ATA Testimony - Aviation and the Environment

ATA President and CEO Jim May testifies before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee on the industry's strong environmental performance and plans for further enhancing airline efforts to protect the environement. (05/06/2008)

ATA Testimony - Commercial Carriers Climate Change Commitment

ATA President and CEO Jim May testifies before the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, regarding the industry’s strong environmental performance and plans for further enhancing airline efforts to protect the environment. (04/02/2008)

ATA Testimony - Airline Delays and Consumer Issues

President and CEO Jim May testifies on airline delays and consumer issues before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee. (09/26/2007)

ATA News Release: ATA Testifies on Carrier Initiatives to Manage Flight Delays

ATA testified before the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee on aviation delays and consumer issues, regarding the steps airlines have taken to ensure passengers’ needs are met during lengthy flight delays and the industry’s ongoing commitment to improving operations.

 related links

ATA works with many regulatory agencies, congressional committees and administration offices. This section provides links to those entities.