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• Air Transport Association Commends U.S. Distribution

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade association for the leading U.S. airlines, today commended the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for withdrawing a proposed rule on airline data collection that would have added additional costs and complexity to airlines while providing little value for the government or traveling public. In a proposed rule, dating back to 2005, the DOT had suggested wide-reaching changes to its data collection, including among other things, gathering loyalty program information and type of fare class. The ATA commented, on behalf of its members, that the proposed changes would have led to "a substantially more expensive regulatory regime" ...

• U.S. Newswire
• June 01, 2011

• Update - Air Transport Association Action Against Ex-Im Bank.

As previously reported in November 2011, the Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (the "ATA"), the principal trade association representing U.S....

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• Air Transport Association Calls Eu Ets Application to U.S. Illegal

WASHINGTON, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today in the European Court of Justice (ECJ), called for the European Union application of an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to be dismissed and declared illegal. The ATA, which brought the action on behalf of all of its members, said in its argument that aviation greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions should be regulated on a global sectoral basis and that unilateral action by any country or group of countries violates international law.

• U.S. Newswire
• July 05, 2011

• Air Transport Association Predicts U.S. Billions Due to Unlawful Eu Ets

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, said today that the illegal European Union (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) could cost the U.S. airline industry more than $3 billion through 2020, if the extraterritorial cap-and-trade requirements are implemented as planned next year. The EU ETS violates international law, including the sovereignty of the United States and imposes an illegal, exorbitant and counterproductive tax on U.S. citizens, diverting U.S. dollars and threatening thousands upon thousands of jobs," said ATA Vice President, Environmental Affairs Nancy Young in testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation. "Wor...

• U.S. Newswire
• July 27, 2011

• Air Transport Association Commends U.S. Enhance Commercial Viability of Advanced Biofuels

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today commended the announcement of the U.S. departments of Agriculture and Energy, and the Navy to invest up to $510 million over three years in a public- private partnership to produce advanced drop-in aviation and marine biofuels as part of the administration's plan for enabling America's energy security. This initiative is crucial to help turn the promise of advanced aviation biofuels into reality, enhancing America's energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions while creating jobs," said ATA President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio. "We already know how to produce and safely fly aviation biofuels, so the government ...

• U.S. Newswire
• August 16, 2011

• Air Transport Association Names Christopher C. Brown Vice President Legislative and Regulatory Policy

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of its reorganization targeted at building advocacy and lobbying capabilities, the Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today appointed Christopher C. Brown as Vice President Legislative and Regulatory Policy. Brown brings more than 15 years of experience in aviation policy and government affairs to his new position, where he will focus on outreach to key stakeholders to advance policy and legislative issues. Chris' appointment is another key step in our drive to make the ATA the premier advocacy organization for U.S. airlines," said ATA President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio. "He brings extensive expertise in aviation from his years working on Capitol Hill, with the F...

• U.S. Newswire
• February 28, 2011

• Update - Air Transport Association Action Against Ex-Im Bank

As previously reported in November 2011, the Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (the "ATA"), the principal trade association representing U.S....

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• Air Transport Association Reports Third Consecutive Quarter of Rising Costs

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today released its quarterly Airline Cost Index, incorporating data through the third quarter of 2010. Costs faced by U.S. passenger airlines, measured by the "composite cost index," rose 5 percent to 209.8 in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, outpacing the 1.2 percent gain in the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI). The composite airline cost index remains approximately 110 percent higher than its level of 100 in 2000.

• U.S. Newswire
• January 06, 2011

• Air Transport Association Reports 13th Consecutive Month of Revenue Growth

Percent Revenue Growth in January 2011 a Strong Start to the New Year WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today reported that passenger revenue (1), based on a sample group of carriers (2), rose 10 percent in January 2011 compared to the same month in 2010, marking the 13th consecutive month of revenue growth. Miles flown by paying passengers (3) rose 2.5 percent while the average price to fly one mile rose 7.2 percent. International market performance remains strong as passenger revenue grew 16 percent, led in particular by a 30 percent increase in Pacific revenue. Domestic revenue grew 6.7 percent, fueled in large part by a 6.3 percent increase in yield.

• U.S. Newswire
• February 17, 2011

• Air Transport Association to Congress: Leverage Nextgen to Help Grow the U.S. Economy Through New Jobs and Increased Exports

The United States Needs a Cohesive National Airline Strategy That Includes Accelerated Deployment of NextGen WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The chief executive of the Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, testified today before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), calling for investment in the nation's air traffic control system to create jobs, grow the economy and enable global competitiveness.

• U.S. Newswire
• February 09, 2011