submission - Independent Pilots Association

Economic Impact
Industr.v/management represehtatives compiled economic data penaining to the cosr of their
proposal for Pan l2l scheduled operations. They estimate there u'ould be approximately Sl00
million in incremental costs to the ma1or operators that provided economic data. primarily Air
Transport Assoc iation member airlines.
No econo¡:nic data were provided by smaller Part l2l or Part 135 operators.
The w'orking group was unable to provide additional economic analyses comparing the various
proposals.
Summary
A great deal of honest effort and serious consideration ,*ent into developing these proposals. The
working group engaged in an intense n¡eeting schedule. essentially monthly, and much work was
performed preparing for meetings. The working group is to be commended for this dedicadon.
Special thanks a¡e due to Dr. Foushee and Dr. Hudson for thei¡ dedication and sincere efforts on
behalf of bringing this task to fruition.
While the casual observer may see great differences among these proposals, it is essential to
concentrate on the common elements The¡'can serve as a basis for ac¡ion by the F,{{ in the
rulemakrng arena.
Thank ¡ou for the opportunity to be of serrrce.
Enclosure
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