Tue, Sep 11, 2012
ACI-NA Says Long-Term Stability Need In The Aviation Industry
The Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) Board of Directors has unanimously approved a resolution which calls upon the U.S. Government to create a national aviation policy that will provide the kind of long-term stability aviation needs to remain the nation’s gateway for economic growth and development.
“Aviation is an integrated system where each part is important—from general aviation to airplane manufacturers, to airlines, to those men and women that work every day to ensure passengers are safe and secure and that packages and cargo arrive on time,” said Greg Principato (pictured), ACI-NA president.
“By supporting 10.5 million jobs, creating a payroll of $365 billion and an annual output of $1.2 trillion, U.S. commercial airports are a vital part of the aviation system. That’s why in addition to calling for sufficient resources to ensure the Next Gen Air Traffic System, our resolution calls for flexible, adequate funding sources for infrastructure improvements needed to ensure the safety and security of air travel as well as to address the forecasted growth in both passenger and cargo traffic,” continued Principato.
Passed during an ACI-NA/World Annual pre-conference seminar, the resolution acknowledged that, without an integrated national policy supporting the integral role that airports, airlines, general aviation, manufacturers and labor organizations play in our economy, US global economic leadership and competitive advantage will suffer.
More News
Abeam An aircraft is “abeam” a fix, point, or object when that fix, point, or object is approximately 90 degrees to the right or left of the aircraft track. Abeam indic>[...]
Aero Linx: The Air Charter Safety Alliance The group, called the Air Charter Safety Alliance, will raise awareness of illegal charter flights among potential customers, charter bro>[...]
“For months, ALPA has been sounding the alarm on the ongoing efforts by some aircraft manufacturers to remove pilots from the flight deck and replace them with automation. To>[...]
Also: uAvionix AV-Link, Does Simming Make Better Pilots?, World Games, AMA National Fun Fly Czech sportplane manufacturer Direct Fly has finished delivering its 200th ALTO NG, the >[...]
“The legislation now includes a task force with industry representation ensuring that we have a seat at the table and our voice will be heard as conversations about the futur>[...]