HR 9297 · 95th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

National Air Transportation Act

Introduced 1977-09-26· Sponsored by Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1977-09-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Air Transportation Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board, in the exercise of its functions, to consider as being in the public convenience and necessity an air transportation system which relies on competition to determine the variety and price of air transportation services and which will result in the maximum possible energy conservation and the conservation of all natural resources. Sets forth criteria which the Board is to consider in issuing certificates to engage in scheduled interstate, overseas or foreign air transportation, supplemental air transportation, and all-cargo air transportation (as defined in this Act). Authorizes the Board to grant authority to engage in such transportation for a temporary period in order to determine the utility of such service. Sets forth procedures for determinations by the Board with respect to modifications in interstate, overseas, or foreign air transportation certificates. Authorizes air carriers performing scheduled flights in foreign air transportation to transport persons and property between points within the United States on such flights subject to restrictions imposed on such s…

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