ATA STATEMENT
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2008 – The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization that represents leading U.S. airlines, today issued a statement regarding the Senate vote to end debate on the FAA reauthorization bill:
“ATA remains firmly committed to working with Congress and the administration to address these critical issues and assure rapid air traffic control system modernization and an equitable funding mechanism.”
ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic. For additional information about the industry, visit www.smartskies.org.
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