- Vision [1]
- The purpose of the (FAAC) is to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on ensuring
the competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry and its capability to address the evolving transportation needs, challenges,
and opportunities of the U.S. and global economies. The FAAC will accomplish by:1) Balancing the industry’s competitiveness
and viability—A competitive airline industry is critical to our national economy. Therefore, the committee should:• examine
changes in the operating and competitive structures of the U.S. airline industry; • consider innovative strategies to open
up new international markets and expand commercial opportunities in existing markets;• investigate strategies to encourage
the development of cost-effective, cutting-edge technologies and equipment that are critical for a competitive industry coping
with increasing economic and environmental challenges; and • examine the adequacy of current Federal programs to address the
availability of intermodal transportation options and alternatives, small and rural community access to the aviation transportation
system, the role of State and local governments in contributing to such access, and how the changing competitive structure
of the U.S. airline industry is likely to transform travel habits of small and rural communities.2. Ensuring a world-class
workforce necessary for a robust aviation industry—In light of the changing socio-economic dynamics of the aviation industry,
the committee should examine avenues for recruiting the best and brightest of our future workforce for careers in the aviation
industry. 3. Securing stable and sufficient funding for our aviation systems—The importance of the aviation system for the
Nation’s economy requires state-of-the-art infrastructure. The committee should explore ways of augmenting funding systems
to ensure the development, implementation, and maintenance of long term aviation investments. 4. Addressing environmental
challenges and finding solutions—The aviation industry faces increasing environmental and energy challenges that require integrated
solutions and strategies, which allow continued growth and economic vitality of the aviation sector. The committee should
examine short-, medium-, and long-term steps and strategies that can be taken by aviation sector stakeholders and the Federal
Government to reduce aviation’s environmental footprint and foster efficiency gains and sustainable energy in cost-beneficial
ways. It should also consider potential approaches to promote effective international action on these issues through the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5. Ensuring safety in aviation—Future expected growth and increased complexity in the
air transportation system creates new opportunities and challenges in the way the air transportation system manages safety.
The committee should examine policies and practices that take a proactive approach in ensuring the aviation system continues
to achieve a high level of safety.
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