A4A President Expresses Gratitude for Administration, Congress for Direct Payroll Assistance

On behalf of the leading U.S. airlines and 750,000 employees, Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio expressed their gratitude for the work of the Trump Administration – especially President Trump, Vice President Pence, Secretary Mnuchin and Secretary Chao – and members of the Senate and the House for their efforts to provide […]

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Michigan Airports to Receive $256 Million in CARES Act Grants

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today applauded Michigan’s congressional delegation for securing $256 million in airport grants in the CARES Act. The Federal Aviation Administration funding will support airports experiencing severe economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants will be distributed to airports to prevent, prepare for and respond to impacts from the crisis. “The […]

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Remembering Ray Johnson

On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Raymond J. Johnson passed away at the age of 94. Throughout his lifetime, Johnson left his mark on aviation, literally around the world through his involvement with state aviation, the Civil Air Patrol, the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) and many other organizations.   Johnson, who spent a good deal of […]

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NBAA Welcomes Treasury’s COVID-19 Accommodations for Charter Companies

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauded guidance from the Department of the Treasury, ensuring that qualifying passenger air carriers – including many small charter operators in NBAA’s membership – have more flexible access to the Payroll Support Program contained in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Through this program, air carriers […]

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NATA Releases White Paper on Recommended Practices for Airport Sponsors and Commercial Aviation Businesses in Addressing Leasehold Issues in Response to COVID-19

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released a white paper titled Recommended Practices for Airport Sponsors and Commercial Aviation Businesses in Addressing Leasehold Issues in Response to COVID-19. In the wake of the COVID-19 public health emergency, airports and commercial aeronautical businesses, along with the entire global aviation industry, are confronted with operational revenue challenges, […]

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Treasury Announces It Will Not Require Small Passenger Air Carriers to Offer Financial Instruments In Exchange For Payroll Support

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced that small passenger air carriers with payroll under $100 million dollars would not be required to provide financial instruments as appropriate compensation for assistance received pursuant to the CARES Act, Title IV, Subpart B, Air Carrier Worker Support Program. “We thank Secretary Mnuchin and his excellent staff for hearing the […]

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