Sat, Aug 07, 2004
Todd Jorns becomes
RAP's Associate Director of Legislative Affairs
Regional Aviation Partners has announced the hiring of Todd
Jorns as its new Associate Director of Legislative Affairs. "Todd
is a welcome addition to the RAP team as we prepare to fight for
preserving full funding of the Essential Air Service (EAS) and the
Small Community Air Service Grant programs for fiscal year 2005 and
beyond," said RAP Executive Director Maurice Parker. "We have a
very difficult road ahead of us as we work to keep these vital
programs in place. Jorns has considerable experience on Capitol
Hill with a major interest on aviation/transportation issues. His
skills will be invaluable to RAP as we continue the fight to
preserve small community air service."
Jorns previously served
as the legislative liaison for Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), where he
was responsible for corporate and community outreach in the Phoenix
metropolitan area, including: briefing Arizona staff on legislative
matters; conducting research with local and state officials on
policy issues; and discussing with various groups Senator McCain's
positions on relevant legislation and issues. He specialized in
aviation, homeland security, and surface transportation issues.
Before relocating to Phoenix, Jorns worked on the Commerce,
Science, and Transportation committee in Washington, D.C., where he
held several positions of increasing responsibility.
RAP has a full slate of activities planned for the 2004-2005
fiscal year. Our priorities include:
- Lobbying for financial relief for airports facing the Part 139
Rule Change-Certification of Airports
- Seeking maximum funding for the EAS program in the FY05
Transportation Appropriations Bill
- Eliminating new Department of Transportation-mandated community
cost-sharing schemes
- Repealing the current cost share language from the FY05 FAA
Reauthorization Bill
- Increasing the current $200 per passenger subsidy cap for EAS
markets to reflect the increased carrier operating costs and
prevent further community eliminations
- Recruiting new members to expand our member base to include
every state with an EAS market
- Expanding our network of dedicated policy makers who support
small community air service
The not-for-profit RAP was founded in April 2001 to represent
those who depend on small community air service for access to the
global transportation system. Members include representatives from
airlines, aircraft manufacturers, passenger groups, local
government and businesses who depend on regional airline
service.
More News
Light Gun A handheld directional light signaling device which emits a brilliant narrow beam of white, green, or red light as selected by the tower controller. The color and type of>[...]
"The journey to this achievement started nearly a decade ago when a freshly commissioned Gentry, driven by a fascination with new technologies and a desire to contribute significan>[...]
Aero Linx: JAARS, Inc. For decades now, we’ve landed planes on narrow rivers and towering mountains. We’ve outfitted boats and vehicles to reach villages that rarely se>[...]
"Our driven and innovative team of military and civilian Airmen delivers combat power daily, ensuring our nation is ready today and tomorrow." Source: General Duke Richardson, AFMC>[...]
Aircraft Conflict Predicted conflict, within EDST of two aircraft, or between aircraft and airspace. A Red alert is used for conflicts when the predicted minimum separation is 5 na>[...]