Air Transport News.For more company news, data and analysis, please go to: http://www.airguideonline.com/professional.htm Jun 12, 2006 Government should raise rates for mail shipments, ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment says. The government's delay in raising rates for mail shipments is hurting airlines because the carriers cannot cover higher fuel expenses, Air Transport Association President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. James May said. The delay is causing "significant financial harm" to the carriers, he said. Jun 9, 2006 US Congress will permit the Dept. of Transportation to move forward with its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking A notice of proposed rulemaking or NPRM is issued by law when a regulatory agency of the United States Federal Government wishes to add, remove, or change a rule (or regulation) as part of the rulemaking process. Outside the USA. that is intended to ease how the department interprets foreign control of US airlines. On Wednesday, both the Senate and House agreed to drop language from a supplemental appropriations bill that would have delayed the rule through the Sept. 30 end of the current fiscal year to permit Congress to study the issue. In response to negative comments regarding the original proposal, DOT in May issued a revised NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rule Making) An announcement by an agency of the U.S. government that proposes a change in regulations. It is followed up by a final ruling. it said ensures that areas involving safety, security and national defense obligations will remain under the control of US carrier decision-makers. Jun 9, 2006 Lawmakers will not block foreign investment plan. Lawmakers have decided not to block a White House plan allowing foreign investors to have more control of U.S. airlines. The decision will allow the U.S. and EU to negotiate an open skies treaty. Jun 8, 2006 Open-skies pacts increase air traffic: Deregulation Deregulation The reduction or elimination of government power in a particular industry, usually enacted to create more competition within the industry. Notes: Traditional areas that have been deregulated are the telephone and airline industries. of air service agreements between countries has helped increase air traffic up to 35%, according to a new study. Deregulating de·reg·u·late tr.v. de·reg·u·lat·ed, de·reg·u·lat·ing, de·reg·u·lates To free from regulation, especially to remove government regulations from: deregulate the airline industry. 320 additional routes would boost traffic nearly 63%, the study found. Jun 8, 2006 New ATC ATC Air Traffic Control ATC Average Total Cost ATC Certified Athletic Trainer ATC At the Center (Hartford, Maine retreat center) ATC Applied Technology Council ATC All Things Considered system would allow carriers to fly direct routes. A new air traffic control system would allow pilots to fly the most direct route to their destination. "It would require less fuel and less crew time, and we could build more connections into the schedule. Then our product becomes more appealing versus a train or a car," Air Transport Association chief economist John Heimlich said. Jun 5, 2006 |
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