On day two of ACI-NA’s Spring Legal Conference, attendees were greeted by Philadelphia International Airport Director Mark Gale. Introduced by Divisional City Solicitor Joseph Messina, attendees learned that Gale began at the airport as an intern and later returned to assume a variety of positions following his graduation from Emery Riddle University. He became Airport [...]
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Philadelphia Airport Director Greets Conference Lawyers
Posted by webmaster on April 15, 2011
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Thank You Philly
By Monica Hargrove The ACI-NA Spring Legal Affairs Conference opened Wednesday with 134 registered attendees from airports from throughout the U.S. and its territories, including representatives from as far away as Guam and Israel. The conference convened in Philadelphia at the Four Seasons Hotel. During the opening session, City Solicitor Shelley Smith, who manages the [...]
Posted by webmaster on April 14, 2011
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Airlines Fees: Point – Counter-Point
By Monica Hargrove On Sunday, before the ACI-NA Legal Affairs Committee, the airlines and the government discussed the recent growth in airline fees. David Berg, ATA General Counsel, provided overview of airline fare levels over the past decade noting that fare levels have not kept pace with inflation and airline revenue shortfalls. Although 2010 is [...]
Posted by webmaster on September 27, 2010
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Regulators Brief Airport Attorneys
By Monica Hargrove Christa Fornarotto, DOT deputy associate administrator, spoke to the Legal Affairs Committee Sunday explaining the Future of Aviation Advisory Committee and accomplishments to date. She summarized efforts to promote competition through Open Skies Agreements, mentioning recent agreements with Japan and the second stage agreement with the European Union. The department had recently [...]
Posted by webmaster on September 26, 2010
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Update on FY 2011 Appropriations Bills
By Channon Hanna Last week, the Senate adjourned for August recess after the Appropriations Committee approved 9 of the 12 fiscal year (FY) 2011 appropriations bills, including the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Department of Homeland Security bills. Only the Defense, Interior, and Legislative Branch appropriations bills have not been approved by the Senate [...]
Posted by webmaster on August 10, 2010
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