Political Quotes

“One way that the FAA reauthorization bill will improve the nation's air service is through the new Community Carrier Air Service Program. This program will provide assistance to communities so that underserved markets can attract carriers. The Secretary of Transportation will select communities to participate in this program based on geographic diversity and other unique circumstances that presently hinder communities from attracting adequate air service. It is important to note that the intent of this language is to ensure that participation in the program will promote the development of a national air transportation system. And my amendment will ensure that it involves the Transportation must ensure this diversity so that every region of the nation can benefit from the program. An important provision for Maine's pilots is included in my amendment on the ASOS program. This amendment requires that the Federal Aviation Administration retain human observers at the automated surface transportation system stations which have had a high rate of reporting error.”