| Date |
Report No. |
Title |
| Date Sept. 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-945 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to Congressional Committees COMMERCIAL AVIATION Bankruptcy and Pension Problems Are Symptoms of Underlying Structural Issues GAO-05-945 a September 2005 COMMERCIAL AVIATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-945, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Bankruptcy and Pension Problems Are Symptom... |
| Date Sept. 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-726 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION SAFETY System Safety Approach Needs Further Integration into FAA’s Oversight of Airlines GAO-05-726 a September 2005 AVIATION SAFETY System Safety Approach Needs Further Integration into FAA’s Oversight of Airlines Highlights of GAO-05-726, a report to congressional requesters The Fede... |
| Date Aug. 5, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-930 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2005 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY Oversight of Foreign Code-Share Safety Program Should Be Strengthened GAO-05-930 a August 2005 AVIATION SAFETY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-930, a report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Tra... |
| Date July 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-834T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 13, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation, U.S. Senate COMMERCIAL AVIATION Structural Costs Continue to Challenge Legacy Airlines’ Financial Performance
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker, Director Physical Infrastructu... |
| Date June 22, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-835T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 22, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Aviation COMMERCIAL AVIATION Preliminary Observations on Legacy Airlines’ Financial Condition, Bankruptcy, and Pension Issues
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker, Director Physical Infrastruct... |
| Date May 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-755T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 26, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM Initiatives to Reduce Flight Delays and Enhance Capacity are Ongoing but Challenges Remain
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D. Directo... |
| Date April 18, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-558 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Committees AVIATION FEES Review of Air Carriers’ Year 2000 Passenger and Property Screening Costs GAO-05-558 a April 2005 AVIATION FEES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-558, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Review of Air Carriers’ Year 2000 Passenger and Property Screen... |
| Date Oct. 7, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-108T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, October 7, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate PRIVATE PENSIONS Airline Plans’ Underfunding Illustrates Broader Problems with the Defined Benefit Pension System
Statement of David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States G... |
| Date Aug. 11, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-836 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2004 Report to Congressional Committees COMMERCIAL AVIATION Legacy Airlines Must Further Reduce Costs to Restore Profitability GAO-04-836 a August 2004 COMMERCIAL AVIATION Legacy Airlines Must Further Reduce Costs to Restore Profitability Highlights of GAO-04-836, a report to congressional committees Since 2001, the U.S. airline industry ha... |
| Date July 21, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-835 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters TRANSATLANTIC AVIATION Effects of Easing Restrictions on U.S.-European Markets GAO-04-835 a July 2004 TRANSATLANTIC AVIATION Effects of Easing Restrictions on U.S.European Markets Highlights of GAO-04-835, a report to congressional requesters Transatlantic airline operations between the United States an... |
| Date July 6, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-646 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2004 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY Better Management Controls are Needed to Improve FAA’s Safety Enforcement and Compliance Efforts GAO-04-646 a July 2004 AVIATION SAFETY Better Management Controls are Needed to Improve FAA... |
| Date June 4, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-728 |
Title
GAO
June 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION SECURITY Further Steps Needed to Strengthen the Security of Commercial Airport Perimeters and Access Controls GAO-04-728 June 2004 AVIATION SECURITY Further Steps Needed to Strengthen the Security of Commercial Airport Perimeters and Access Controls Highlights of GAO-04-728, a report to congressional requesters In the 2 years since passage ... |
| Date June 3, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-837T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 3, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COMMERCIAL AVIATION Despite Industry Turmoil, Low-Cost Airlines Are Growing and Profitable
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker, Director Physical Infrastructure GAO-04... |
| Date March 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-592T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 30, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate AVIATION SECURITY Improvement Still Needed in Federal Aviation Security Efforts
Statement of Norman J. Rabkin Managing Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-04... |
| Date March 12, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-406R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 March 12, 2004 The Honorable John McCain Chairman The Honorable Ernest Hollings Ranking Member Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate The Honorable Trent Lott Chairman The Honorable John D. Rockefeller, IV Ranking Member Subcommittee on Aviation Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United St... |
| Date Jan. 16, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-54 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2004 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY More Research Needed on the Effects of Air Quality on Airliner Cabin Occupants GAO-04-54 a January 2004 AVIATION SAFETY More Research Needed on the Effects of Air Quality on Airliner Cabi... |
| Date Nov. 19, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-242 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION SECURITY Federal Air Marshal Service Is Addressing Challenges of Its Expanded Mission and Workforce, but Additional Actions Needed GAO-04-242 November 2003 AVIATION SECURITY Federal Air Marshal Service Is Addressing Challenges of Its Expanded Mission and Workforce, but Additional Actions Needed Hi... |
| Date Oct. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-34R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 October 30, 2003 The Honorable Trent Lott Chairman The Honorable John D. Rockefeller Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Aviation Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Subject: Issues Relating to Foreign Investment and Control of U.S. Airlines In May 2003, the Bush Administration proposed amending th... |
| Date Sept. 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1156R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 September 17, 2003 Congressional Requesters Subject: Aviation Assistance: Information on Payments Made Under the Disaster Relief and Insurance Reimbursement Programs As a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, the airline industry incurred significant losses resulting from the temporary shutdown of the ... |
| Date July 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-749 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters AIRLINE TICKETING Impact of Changes in the Airline Ticket Distribution Industry GAO-03-749 a July 2003 AIRLINE TICKETING Impact of Changes in the Airline Ticket Distribution Industry Highlights of GAO-03-749, a report to congressional requesters In 2002, when major U.S. airlines posted net operating losses of ... |
| Date March 11, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-540T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 11, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate COMMERCIAL AVIATION Issues Regarding Federal Assistance for Enhancing Air Service to Small Communities
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker Director, Physical Infrastructure Issu... |
| Date Jan. 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-330 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters COMMERCIAL AVIATION Factors Affecting Efforts to Improve Air Service at Small Community Airports GAO-03-330 January 2003 COMMERCIAL AVIATION
Highlights of GAO-03-330, a report to Congressional requesters. Factors Affecting Efforts to Improve Air Service at Small Community Airports The airline industry, faci... |
| Date Oct. 2, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-171T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, October 2, 2002 COMMERCIAL AVIATION Financial Condition and Industry Responses Affect Competition
Statement of JayEtta Hecker Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-03-171T Mr. Chairman and Members of the ... |
| Date Aug. 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-997R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 30, 2002 Congressional Committees Subject: Options to Enhance the Long-term Viability of the Essential Air Service Program Over two decades ago, the Congress deregulated the airline industry, phasing out the federal government’s control over domestic fares and routes served and allowing market forces to determine the price, quan... |
| Date March 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-432 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters COMMERCIAL AVIATION Air Service Trends At Small Communities Since October 2000 GAO-02-432 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Most Small Communities Had Limited Air Service in October 2000 Airline Service at Small Communities Declined Between October 2000 and October 2001 National Economic Decline and... |
| Date Dec. 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-293R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 21, 2001 The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings Chairman The Honorable John McCain Ranking Minority Member Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Subject: Proposed Alliance Between American Airlines and British Airways Raises Competition Concerns and Public Interest Issues In August 2001, two of the wo... |
| Date Oct. 5, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-133R |
Title
Comptroller General of the United States United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 October 5, 2001 Congressional Requesters Subject: Financial Management: Assessment of the Airline Industry’s Estimated Losses Arising From the Events of September 11 In the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, the 1 airline industry has estimated significant lo... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1163T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 2:00 p.m., EDT, Thursday September 20, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate COMMERCIAL AVIATION A Framework for Considering Federal Financial Assistance
Statement of David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States GAO-01-1163T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee:... |
| Date July 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-831 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Committees AVIATION COMPETITION Restricting Airline Ticketing Rules Unlikely to Help Consumers GAO-01-831 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Airlines Base Fares Primarily on Competition in Distinct Markets Airlines’ Pricing Practices, Coupled With Varying Consumer Demand and Competition, Produce Hidden-City an... |
| Date March 13, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-518T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 9:30 a.m EST March 13, 2001 Testimony
Before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AVIATION COMPETITION Challenges in Enhancing Competition in Dominated Markets
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO/01-518T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: We appreciate the op... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-344 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2001 Report to the Honorable Olympia J. Snowe, United States Senate AVIATION COMPETITION Regional Jet Service Yet to Reach Many Small Communities GAO-01-344 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Objectives, Scope, and Methodology 3 36 40 48 53 Appendix II: Regional Jets: Manufacturers, Characteristics, and Demand Appendix III: U.S. Cities With ... |
| Date Feb. 7, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-402T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
Hearing Held on February 7, 2001 Statement Submitted on February 7, 2001 Testimony
For the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition, U.S. Senate AIRLINE COMPETITION Issues Raised by Consolidation Proposals
Statement for the Record by JayEtta Hecker, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-01-402T Mr. Ch... |
| Date Feb. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-370T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday February 1, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate AIRLINE COMPETITION Issues Raised by Consolidation Proposals
Statement of JayEtta Hecker Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-01-370T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: We apprecia... |
| Date Dec. 15, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-212 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION COMPETITION Issues Related to the Proposed United Airlines-US Airways Merger GAO-01-212 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 36 40 41 Appendix II: Combined Domestic and International Measures of Airline Size Appendix III: Selected Financial Data for Some Major U.S. Airlin... |
| Date June 29, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-74 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2000 Report to the Honorable James P. Moran, House of Representatives REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT Limited Opportunities to Improve Airlines’ Compliance With Noise Abatement Procedures GAO/RCED-00-74 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 26 28 33 Figure 1: Aircraft Flight Path at Reagan National Figure 2: Enforcement Actions fo... |
| Date June 28, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-75 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION SECURITY Long-Standing Problems Impair Airport Screeners’ Performance GAO/RCED-00-75 Contents Letter Executive Summary Chapter 1 Introduction
Screening Passengers Is a Key Line of Defense Passenger Screening Is a Shared Responsibility Concerns Over the Effectiveness of Passenger Screening Are Long-S... |
| Date May 25, 2000 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-185 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday May 25, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE Changes in Passenger Traffic, Subsidy Levels, and Air Carrier Costs
Statement of John H. Anderson, Jr., Director, Transportation Issues, Reso... |
| Date April 14, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-34 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2000 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE Changes in Subsidy Levels, Air Carrier Costs, and Passenger Traffic GAO/RCED-00-34 Contents Letter
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology Appendix II: Essential Air Service Subsidies and Service for the Co... |
| Date April 6, 2000 |
Report No. T-RCED/AIMD-00-142 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 6, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate AVIATION SECURITY Vulnerabilities Still Exist in the Aviation Security System
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Com... |
| Date March 16, 2000 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-125 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, March 16, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SECURITY Slow Progress in Addressing LongStanding Screener Performance Problems
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Associate Director, Transportation I... |
| Date Nov. 29, 1999 |
Report No. NSIAD-00-22 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters CONTRACT MANAGEMENT A Comparison of DOD and Commercial Airline Purchasing Practices GAO/NSIAD-00-22 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-280496 November 29, 1999 The Honorable James Inhofe Chairman The Honorable Charles Robb R... |
| Date Sept. 17, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-234 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to the Secretary of Transportation REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT Capacity to Handle Additional Flights and Impact on Other Area Airports GAO/RCED-99-234 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-282375 September 17, 1999 The Honorable Rodney Slater Secretar... |
| Date Sept. 10, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-281R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-283477 September lo,1999 The Honorable Ron Wyden United States Senate Subject: Aviation: Comnarison of Airline “Customer Service Commitment” With Contracts of Carriage and Federal Law Dear Senator Wyden: Airlines transport their passengers in accordance with various terms and ... |
| Date July 30, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-219 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION Issues Associated With the Theft of Stock Used to Create Airline Tickets GAO/RCED-99-219 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-... |
| Date July 29, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-225 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to the Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives AVIATION COMPETITION Information on the Department of Transportation’s Proposed Policy GAO/RCED-99-225 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-281479 July 29, 1999 The Honorable John Ka... |
| Date July 28, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-221 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to the Honorable Michael P. Forbes, House of Representatives DOMESTIC AVIATION Effects of Changes in How Airline Tickets Are Sold GAO/RCED-99-221 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-281616 July 28, 1999 The Honorable Michael P. Forbes House of Repres... |
| Date June 28, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-183 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1999 Report to the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY FAA’s New Inspection System Offers Promise, but Problems Need to Be Addressed GAO/RCED-99-183 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Divisio... |
| Date March 12, 1999 |
Report No. T-RCED-99-117 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Friday March 12, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate AIRLINE DEREGULATION Changes in Airfares and Service at Four South Carolina Communities
Statement by John H. Anderson, Jr. Director, Transportation Issues Resources, Community, and Economic Developm... |
| Date March 4, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-92 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters AIRLINE DEREGULATION Changes in Airfares, Service Quality, and Barriers to Entry GAO/RCED-99-92 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-281926 March 4, 1999 The Honorable John McCain Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, ... |
| Date Feb. 25, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-53 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1999 Report to Congressional Committees and Subcommittees AVIATION SECURITY FAA’s Actions to Study Responsibilities and Funding for Airport Security and to Certify Screening Companies GAO/RCED-99-53 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-280885 February 25, 1... |
