American Truck Dealers (ATD) Chairman Steve Parker praised the introduction of a bill that would repeal what has been seen as a harmful and outdated federal excise tax (FET) on the retail sale of most...
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The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), along with five other leading general aviation associations, issued a statement this week opposing the 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform a...
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Bipartisan legislation that aims to ensure that travelers have the appropriate recompense when having to face difficulties at transportation hubs or U.S. borders unanimously advanced the U.S. House of...
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During the first quarter of 2017, baggage fees totaled $1.03 billion, according to the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This is the fourth consecutive quarter...
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Auto industry leaders recently met with Gary Cohn, director of the National Economic Council, who spoke at an Automobile Industry Tax Reform Listening Session at the White House, where leaders were al...
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The U.S. House Small Business Committee and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently met with members of the auto industry to discuss cybersecurity. The group included the Automo...
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A group of U.S. senators recently sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, asking the Trump Administration to reconsider eliminating the Essential Air Service (EAS) program. Only mand...
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U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) recently responded to reports airbag manufacturer Takata Corp. will file for bankruptcy. “Takata should not file for bankruptcy un...
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U.S. Reps. Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) and Albio Sires (D-NJ) recently introduced a bill that would require airlines to disclose when certain domestic passenger flights are projected to take off and...
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The U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development recently questioned U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on infrastructure cuts. Propo...
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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)’s Air Traffic Services (ATS) recently released a guide addressing ATS frequently asked questions. The guide, Pocket Reference for Flight Planning...
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U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, recently proposed a five-year gradual roll out of the proposed 20 percent Border Adjustment Tax (BAT), which Brady said wo...
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American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) representatives recently met with other industry leaders and White House National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn to discuss tax refor...
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A coalition including retailers, restaurateurs, city governments and the National Association of Truck Stop Operators (NATSO) recently sent a letter to Congressional leaders asking them to oppose the ...
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Members of seven aviation organizations recently sent a letter to Congress urging the continuation of the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI). PAFI tests and evaluates unleaded fuel replacements ...
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Three former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief operating officers (COOs) recently sent a letter to Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee...
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U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI), Bill Nelson (D-FL) and John Thune (R-SD) recently released guidelines for the legislation of autonomous vehicles before the official hearing earlier this week. The...
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U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) recently sent a bipartisan letter, signed by more than 250 Congress members, to Kevin Brady (R-TX), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, urging for the repair ...
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $15.8 million in funding for vehicle fuel cells, and for hydrogen production and storage. The projects are part of the department’s Energy M...
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The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure recently held a hearing on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reform. The hearing, “Building a 21st Century Inf...
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