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ENACT AN FAA FUNDING SYSTEM THAT REQUIRES CORPORATE JETS TO PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE

Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General (IG) on National Airspace System (NAS) usage confirms ATA assertions that business jets do not pay their fair share and do contribute to congestion
FAA has reported that GA users paid approximately 3% of the taxes while accounting for approximately 16% of the air traffic costs.

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The ATC system is a relic of the 1950s and costs airlines and passengers more than $12 billion per year
Without ATC modernization, delays are projected to grow by 62% by 2014 over 2004 levels
A modernized ATC system would fix a great deal of delays.

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Reduce delays and cancellations by modernizing the air traffic control system
Stop unfair financial burdens on passengers
Require corporate jets to pay their fair share of taxes
Address skyrocketing fuel prices
Maintain the world’s safest transportation system
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(05.08.2008): Stevens urges Senate to keep considering stalled aviation safety bill
Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) noted that the bill is critical to making air traffic control improvements.
(05.07.2008): Editorial: Stuck in the 20th Century
The Senate version of H.R. 2881 that was shelved this week would have boosted aviation funding by increasing fuel taxes paid by business jets, writes the Rocky Mountain News editorial board.
(05.07.2008): FAA Bill Fizzles in Senate
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid accused Republicans of obstructionism after a vote to limit debate on a version of the legislation was defeated yesterday 49-42.