Wed, Nov 18, 2009
Focuses On Economic Outlook Of The Aviation Industry
NATA Vice President of Government
and Industry Affairs Eric R. Byer testified before the U.S. House
Subcommittee on Aviation Tuesday to discuss emergency measures that
Congress can take to assist the struggling aviation industry.
The Republican leaders of the U.S. House Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and Aviation Subcommittee
leaders, Representatives John L. Mica (R-FL) and Tom Petri (R-WI),
convened the roundtable discussion. Representatives were present
from commercial, regional and cargo airlines, general aviation,
airports, aviation businesses, and repair stations, as well as
aviation financial analysts, for a critical examination of the
state of the industry and potential congressional initiatives to
address the problems. "With record losses and record layoffs in
aviation, some in Congress have advocated re-regulation of the
industry based on its staggering losses and cuts in essential air
service," Mica said.
NATA advocated for positive reinforcement for our nation's
public-use airports, general aviation businesses, aircraft and
pilots. Byer highlighted some of the things Congress has done
lately to boost aviation manufacturing and jobs, such as the
recently introduced legislation by Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-KS), H.R.
3844, that would extend bonus depreciation for noncommercial
aircraft.
Congressman John Mica (R-FL)
Byer also stated, "Congress must make passage of FAA
Reauthorization legislation a priority to advance NextGen, which
will ultimately allow our aviation system to advance by allowing
more infrastructure to create jobs in the manufacturing and
avionics sector of the industry."
"Much more can be done - we need all 50 states to support their
public-use airports actively, both through legislation and public
relations. Due to the positive effect general aviation has on the
ability to conduct business, almost every state in the nation
operates general aviation aircraft. We ask these states to stand up
and support what they have learned firsthand, that general aviation
serves America," Byer concluded.
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