Sat, Feb 12, 2005
Pearce Introduces Legislation Allowing 135 Operators To Give
Scheduled Service To Small Communities
Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) has introduced legislation to
improve air transportation to small communities by allowing
on-demand air charter operators to conduct limited scheduled
service between two destinations.
H.R. 488, “Serving Economies through Aviation and
Technology in the 21st Century Act (SEAT 21),” would permit
on-demand Part 135 operators to conduct public charter flights,
provided the service consists of fewer than five round trips per
week. The purpose of the legislation is to provide supplemental air
service to small communities who often lack sufficient scheduled
air service.
“NATA is supportive of Congressman Pearce’s efforts
to involve the on-demand air charter industry in providing
increased access to the air transportation system for small
communities,” NATA president James K. Coyne said today.
“H.R. 488 will enhance service to communities in a more
efficient and cost-effective manner by utilizing the flexibility
on-demand charter operations can provide.
“This bill provides an innovative and thoughtful approach
to new forms of air transportation,” Coyne concluded.
“I am pleased Congressman Pearce recognizes the important
role air charter plays in the nation’s transportation system,
and I commend him for his leadership in exploring new ideas to help
small communities.”
H.R. 488 has been referred to the U.S. House of Representatives
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where it awaits
consideration.
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