Study Predicts 'Mayday' for U.S. Aviation Industry Unless Congress Blocks Bid to Federalize Air Traffic Control

U.S. Newswire, May, 2003

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As Congress considers legislation to tighten the government's grip on the nation's Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, a study released today from the 335,000- member National Taxpayers Union (NTU) warns that ailing airlines and wary travelers are in for a worse ride unless lawmakers commit to a new commercialized system now.

"At a time when many members of the U.S. aviation sector are crying 'Mayday,' Congress needs to respond to their distress call with new solutions," said NTU Director of Government Affairs and study author Paul Gessing. "The entire industry needs a top-to- bottom reconsideration of government's role -- from federalization of airport security to oppressive taxes on travelers -- but Air Traffic Control reform is an...

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