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December 2008

ATA Statement on Reports that Congressman Ray LaHood will be Named Department of Transportation Secretary

(12/18/2008) ATA issued a statement regarding reports that Ray LaHood will be named as Department of Transportation (DOT) secretary by President-elect Barack Obama.

ATA Releases Specification That Enhances Safety, Improves Operations and Reduces Cost for Parts Distribution and Supply

(12/17/2008) ATA has released Spec 2000 Chapter 16, Electronic Product and Part Regulatory Documentation. This specification describes the electronic exchange of the Authorized Release Certificate (e.g., FAA Form 8130-3) that declares that an aircraft part has passed ...

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2008 Holiday Message

(12/16/2008) It seems like just yesterday that I was noting in our 2007 Holiday Message that the year had “been one for the record books.” Looking back at 2008, that certainly is the case once again – and, from the perspective of the airline industry...

ATA Expects 43 Million Passengers To Travel Over Winter Holiday Period

(12/11/2008) ATA is forecasting a 9 percent year-over-year decrease in the number of passengers who will travel globally on U.S. airlines during the 21-day winter holiday travel season.

ATA Applauds Appeals Court Decision To Stay Slot Auction Rules

(12/8/2008) ATA issued a statement regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling on the motions for a stay of the auction rules filed by the Air Transport Association, Continental Airlines and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The order prohibits the Depart...

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United Airlines Chief Executive Glenn Tilton to Chair Air Transport Association Board

(12/5/2008) The Air Transport Association announced today that United Airlines Chairman, President and CEO Glenn F. Tilton has been elected chairman of the ATA Board of Directors.

ATA Announces New Aviation Security Team

(12/2/2008) ATA today named Eric Thacker and Sametta Barnett as the organization’s new security team.

November 2008

ATA Opposes U.K. Air Passenger Duty Tax Grab Citing Environmental and Legal Concerns

(11/24/2008) ATA is strongly opposed to the U.K. government’s decision to revise and greatly increase the amounts collected under its air passenger duty. This extraterritorial decision by the U.K. government is counterproductive to the airlines’ environmen...

ATA Applauds Administration’s Efforts to Improve Airline On-Time Performance for Holiday Travel

(11/18/2008) ATA issued a statement in response to the White House announcement on actions to reduce air travel delays, resulting in improved customer service over the upcoming Thanksgiving and winter holiday travel periods.

ATA Statement Regarding Tarmac Delay Task Force

(11/12/2008) ATA comments regarding the Tarmac Delay Task Force.

ATA Expects Full Planes on Peak Days Over 12-Day Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period

(11/12/2008) ATA expects full planes, despite a 10 percent year-over-year decrease in the number of passengers traveling on U.S. airlines during the 2008 Thanksgiving holiday season.

ATA Applauds Belgian Government Decision to Drop Air Ticket Tax

(11/7/2008) ATA responded to the decision by the Belgian government to drop their proposed air ticket tax.

ATA Congratulates President-Elect Barack Obama

(11/5/2008) ATA issued a statement congratulating President-elect Barack Obama.

October 2008

ATA Chief Executive Says European Aviation Emissions Trading Scheme ‘Contrary to International Law and Bad Policy’

(10/30/2008) ATA expressed harsh opposition to the European Parliament’s Oct. 24 final approval of legislation covering the world’s airlines under the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

ATA Responds to DOT Claim of Competition as Rationalization of New York Airport Slot Auctions

(10/29/2008) ATA issued a statement in response to the Department of Transportation claim that auctions will lead to more competition and lower fares at slot-controlled airports.

Air Transport Association Comments on Secure Flight Final Rule

(10/22/2008) ATA responds to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issuance of the Secure Flight Final Rule.

ATA Says DOT Slot Auction Decision Leaves Airlines No Choice but to Pursue Court Challenge

(10/9/2008) ATA has responded to the DOT decision to proceed with the auction of slots at three primary New York-area airports, calling the idea ill-conceived and one that will result in a lengthy and costly legal challenge.

ATA Comments on President Bush Signing into Law: FAA Reauthorization Extension and Continuing Resolution

(10/1/2008) ATA commented on President Bush signing into law two critical measures.

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