Alliance for Aviation Across America

For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 8, 2008

Alliance for Aviation Across America Urges Senate to Pass FAA Reauthorization Bill

Washington, D.C., May 8, 2008 – The Alliance for Aviation Across America today issued the following statement after the Senate suspended consideration of FAA reauthorization legislation yesterday:

“On behalf of small businesses, non-profit organizations, elected officials and communities across the nation that depend on aviation, including Essential Air Service and general aviation, we applaud the Senate Commerce and Finance Committees for reaching bipartisan agreement on the financing portion of the FAA reauthorization bill, and urge the full Senate to pass this important legislation. This bill will guarantee funding to reauthorize the FAA, ensure that airport improvement projects nation-wide can continue, and provide necessary funding for modernization of our air traffic control system. We look forward to continuing to work with Congress on this critically needed legislation. ”

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Press Release
For Immediate Release
April 28, 2008

The Alliance for Aviation Across America Applauds FAA Reauthorization Compromise

Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Aviation Across America today issued the following statement in response to reports that the Senate Finance Committee and Senate Commerce Committee reached a compromise on FAA Reauthorization financing:

“We applaud the Senate Commerce and Finance Committees for their leadership in reaching bipartisan agreement on funding for FAA reauthorization, and urge the full Senate to pass a comprehensive FAA reauthorization bill. This bill will guarantee funding to reauthorize the FAA, ensure the ongoing security of important airport projects around the country, and provide necessary funding for modernization of our air traffic control system. We look forward to continuing to work with Congress on FAA reauthorization, and on all issues that impact farmers, businesses, non-profits, and small towns and communities across the country that depend on general aviation.”

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ALLIANCE FOR AVIATION ACROSS AMERICA RENEWS CALL FOR COMPREHENSIVE FAA REAUTHORIZATION BILL

Press Release

For Immediate Release
February 22, 2008

Washington D.C. - In light of Congress’ recent decision to extend FAA funding to June 30th, the Alliance for Aviation Across America (AAAA) today issued the following statement:

“While we are pleased that Congress has ensured that funding for crucial FAA priorities is not jeopardized by passing a short-term extension, we once again urge Congress to pass a comprehensive proposal for FAA reauthorization. This will guarantee funding for important projects at small airports around the country, and also that we can get down to the important issue of modernizing of our air traffic control system once and for all. We continue to support a bill for reauthorization that will provide this necessary funding for FAA reauthorization while protecting small businesses and rural communities across the country that depend on general aviation.”

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AAAA APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF H.R. 2881 AND SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE PROPOSAL

The House of Representatives and the Senate Finance Committee passed respective bills that reject the use of user fees and preserve the current, pay-at-the-pump fuel tax system. This means the rejection of a massive and convoluted bureaucracy to collect the massive new fees, as well as the rejection of the big airlines’ push for a massive tax cut. AAAA urges other Senators to endorse the common sense approach of the House of Representatives and the Senate Finance Committee’s proposal.

DIFFERENT YEAR, SAME TRICKS

Regardless of the year, the big airlines use the same plays to try to get a tax break from the taxpayers. In 1997, the major airlines tried to push their obligations onto low-cost carriers. In 2007, they are using the same rhetoric and misleading statements to push their taxes onto general aviation. Read our “97/07 Playbook” and experience déjà vu all over again with more blame, scapegoating, and deception from the big airlines.

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The Alliance for Aviation Across America (AAAA) is a diverse coalition of aviation enthusiasts and professionals, local airports, civic organizations representing rural and agriculture voices, city, county and state officials, economic development entities, non-profit organizations, small and mid-size businesses and others dedicated to protecting small and rural communities. AAAA is also dedicated to properly modernizing the nation’s air traffic control system to enhance safety, promote efficiency and expand capacity in order to ensure ALL Americans have access to air transportation.

Preserving emergency services, disaster relief and business opportunities for America's small towns.