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| Date Sept. 21, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-849 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION SAFETY Status of FAA’s Actions to Oversee the Safety of Composite Airplanes GAO-11-849 September 2011 AVIATION SAFETY
Status of FAA’s Actions to Oversee the Safety of Composite Airplanes
Highlights of GAO-11-849, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study
Composite mat... |
| Date Sept. 7, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-733 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters AIRLINE PASSENGER PROTECTIONS More Data and Analysis Needed to Understand Effects of Flight Delays GAO-11-733 September 2011 AIRLINE PASSENGER PROTECTIONS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability More Data and Analysis Needed to Understand Effects of Flight Delays Highlights of GAO-11-733, a re... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-907 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters AIR AMBULANCE Effects of Industry Changes on Services Are Unclear GAO-10-907 September 2010 AIR AMBULANCE
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Effects of Industry Changes on Services Are Unclear
Highlights of GAO-10-907, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study
Changes in... |
| Date Sept. 13, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-748SP |
Title
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| Date Sept. 13, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-50 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT Systematically Addressing Environmental Impacts and Community Concerns Can Help Airports Reduce Project Delays GAO-10-50 September 2010 AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Systematically Addressing Environmental Impacts and Communit... |
| Date July 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-679SP |
Title
Aviation Safety: Icing and Winter Weather-Related Recommendations That NTSB Has Issued Since 1996 (GAO-10-679SP), an E-supplement to (GAO-10-678)
Read the Full Report: Aviation Safety: Improved Planning Could Help FAA Address Challenges Related to Winter Weather Operations (GAO-10-678) Background Information Introduction Ice formation on aircraft can disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wings a... |
| Date July 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-678 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION SAFETY Improved Planning Could Help FAA Address Challenges Related to Winter Weather Operations GAO-10-678 July 2010 AVIATION SAFETY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-678, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Improved Planning Could Help FAA Address Challenges... |
| Date July 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-885T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COMMERCIAL AVIATION Better Information about Airline-Imposed Fees and the Refundability of Government-Imposed Taxes and Fees Could Benefit Consumers
State... |
| Date July 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-785 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters COMMERCIAL AVIATION Consumers Could Benefit from Better Information about Airline-Imposed Fees and Refundability of Government-Imposed Taxes and Fees GAO-10-785 July 2010 COMMERCIAL AVIATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-785, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Co... |
| Date May 27, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-778T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 27, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate AIRLINE MERGERS Issues Raised by the Proposed Merger of United and Continental Airlines
Statement for the Record by Susan Fleming, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-10-778T May 27... |
| Date Feb. 24, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-441T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY Preliminary Information on Aircraft Icing and Winter Operations
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D. Director, Physical Infrastruc... |
| Date July 17, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-753 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Options and Analytical Tools to Strengthen DOT’s Approach to Supporting Communities’ Access to the System GAO-09-753 July 2009 NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-753, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability ... |
| Date June 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-614 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION SAFETY Better Data and Targeted FAA Efforts Needed to Identify and Address Safety Issues of Small Air Cargo Carriers GAO-09-614 June 2009 AVIATION SAFETY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-614, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Data and Targeted FAA E... |
| Date April 21, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-393 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters COMMERCIAL AVIATION
Airline Industry Contraction Due to Volatile Fuel Prices and Falling Demand Affects Airports, Passengers, and Federal Government Revenues GAO-09-393 April 2009 COMMERCIAL AVIATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-393, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reli... |
| Date Feb. 6, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-123R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 6, 2009 The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Chairman The Honorable Thad Cochran Ranking Member Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable David E. Price Chairman The Honorable Harold Rogers Ranking Member Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations House of ... |
| Date Sept. 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1041R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 17, 2008 The Honorable Ted Stevens United States Senate Subject: Commercial Aviation: Impact of Airline Crew Scheduling on Delays and Cancellations of Commercial Flights Dear Senator Stevens: Media coverage of airline service problems, combined with congressional hearings on these problems, has put flight delays and canc... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-845 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate AIRLINE INDUSTRY Potential Mergers and Acquisitions Driven by Financial and Competitive Pressures GAO-08-845 July 2008 AIRLINE INDUSTRY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-845, a report to the Subcommittee ... |
| Date Aug. 24, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1001 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters VERY LIGHT JETS Several Factors Could Influence Their Effect on the National Airspace System GAO-07-1001 August 2007 VERY LIGHT JETS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-1001, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Several Factors Could Influence Their Effect on the Natio... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-490T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 14, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Challenges Facing the Agency in Fiscal Year 2008 and Beyond
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D. Director, Physica... |
| Date June 9, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-630 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to Congressional Committees AIRLINE DEREGULATION Reregulating the Airline Industry Would Likely Reverse Consumer Benefits and Not Save Airline Pensions GAO-06-630 June 2006 AIRLINE DEREGULATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-630, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Reregulating the Airline In... |
| 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 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 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 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 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 Oct. 3, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-33 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO October 2003 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY Advancements Being Pursued to Improve Airliner Cabin Occupant Safety and Health GAO-04-33 a October 2003 AVIATION SAFETY
Highlights of GAO-04-33, a report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Transportat... |
| Date April 10, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-653T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 10, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Reauthorization Provides Opportunities to Address Key Agency Challenges
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham Director, Civil Aviation Issues GAO-03-653T April 10, 2003... |
| 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 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 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 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 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 Sept. 29, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-181 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to Congressional Committees AVIATION SECURITY Additional Controls Needed to Address Weaknesses in Carriage of Weapons Regulations GAO/RCED-00-181 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Comments From the Department of Transportation 3 26 39 42 Appendix II: Comments From the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Appendix III: C... |
| 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 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 Sept. 20, 1999 |
Report No. T-RCED-99-286 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Monday September 20, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representative AIRLINE DEREGULATION Changes in Airfares and Service at Buffalo, New York
Statement of John H Anderson, Jr., Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Communit... |
| 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 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 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 Jan. 20, 1999 |
Report No. T-RCED-99-68 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Wednesday January 20, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRAITON Issues Concerning the Reauthorization of Aviation Programs
Statement of John H. Anderson, Jr., Director, and Gerald L. Dillingham, Associate Director, Transportat... |
| Date Jan. 15, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-37 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION COMPETITION Effects on Consumers From Domestic Airline Alliances Vary GAO/RCED-99-37 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-280704 January 15, 1999 The Honorable John McCain Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Scienc... |
| Date Aug. 6, 1998 |
Report No. T-RCED-98-253 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday August 6, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY FAA’s Use of Emergency Orders to Revoke or Suspend Operating Certificates
Statement by Gerald L. Dillingham, Associate Director, Transportation ... |
| Date July 23, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-199 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1998 Report to the Honorable James M. Inhofe, U.S. Senate AVIATION SAFETY FAA’s Use of Emergency Orders to Revoke or Suspend Operating Certificates GAO/RCED-98-199 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-279496 July 23, 1998 The Honorable James M. Inhofe United St... |
| Date June 18, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-156 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1998 Report to the Honorable John McCain, U.S. Senate AIRLINE COMPETITION Cargo Airline Has Enhanced Competition in Hawaii but Faces an Uncertain Future GAO/RCED-98-156 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-277484 June 18, 1998 The Honorable John McCain United Sta... |
| Date June 4, 1998 |
Report No. T-RCED-98-215 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:15 p.m. EDT Thursday June 4, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate AVIATION COMPETITION Proposed Domestic Airline Alliances Raise Serious Issues
Statement by John H. Anderson, Jr., Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and ... |
