Airlines call for steps to reduce delays; Airlines call for satellite navigation and 1,000 new air traffic controllers.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-1 February 2001-ATA: Airlines call for steps to reduce delays; Airlines call for satellite navigation and 1,000 new air traffic controllers (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:31012001 WASHINGTON -- The Air Transport Association (ATA) today called on the federal government to take steps to reduce delays and improve the air traffic control system.

"We all know that there is a severe delay problem and the FAA is working hard to reduce delays. But, delays can be reduced and the airline industry stands ready to assist the government in any way we can," said ATA President Carol Hallett. In 2000, delays increased 20 percent above 1999 and 47 percent above 1998. In fact, the summer months of June, July and August were the worst on record...