"I represent a small business that operates a turboprop
airplane to help my company survive, and my story is not unique.
The general aviation community of which I am a part supports
modernization of our aviation system, and is willing to help pay
for it. But we want to pay at the pump -- not through user fees or
new taxes. The fuel tax is a simple, proven and efficient way to
measure and pay for system use for operators like
me."
Source: Richard Shine, CEO of Manitoba
Recycling in Lancaster, NY. He testified Thursday before the Senate
Aviation Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources and
Infrastructure on the negative impact additional user fees would
have on his business.