Working Group on Improving Air Service to Small Communities

Posted 6/30/17 (Fri)

A working group created by the DOT to make recommendations on improving air service to small communities has published a final report. The report has been sent to congress, with a number of recommendations regarding issues such as the pilot shortage and Essential Air Service.

The full report can be found here. The Working Group will consist of 25 stakeholders involved in air transportation to small communities, including Dr. Kim Kenville, a professor at the John D. Odegard  from the University of North Dakota. The working group conducted four meetings to draft the full report which will be presented to congress.