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James C. May
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James C. May is president and chief executive officer of the Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA) - the nation's oldest and largest airline trade association. May joined ATA in February 2003, and has led the association through an especially challenging time in its history.
Under his leadership, the association and its member airlines have worked diligently in a unified effort to:
- continue to provide the world's safest form of transportation through a disciplined, analytical approach
- illuminate the value of the airlines' contribution to global, national and local economic well-being
- modernize the nation's antiquated air traffic control system and funding structure
- implement meaningful solutions to address increasing airport and airspace congestion and enhance customer service
- ensure robust aviation security while maintaining the smooth flow of commerce and minimizing inconvenience to passengers and shippers
- emphasize the airlines' outstanding record of environmental stewardship and proactive commitment to further improve environmental performance
- open and expand dialogue with Congress and the administration
Prior to joining ATA, May served as executive vice president of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB); vice president, public affairs for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New York; directed government relations for PepsiCo, Inc; and served as vice president, public affairs for the Grocery Manufacturers of America, Inc.
May currently serves as co-chair of the NextGen Institute Management Council; as a member of the Advisory Board of Directors for the Hollings Cancer Center; and as a trustee for the United States Capitol Historical Society. As a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps, May commanded an infantry company in Vietnam.
Recent Responses
April 23, 2010 11:51 AM
No on Aviation Carbon Tax; Yes on Green
In light of the U.S. airlines’ strong fuel efficiency and emissions savings record and greenhouse gas (GHG) commitments going forward, there can be no question that the U.S. airlines are “for” sound energy management, energy-efficiency and reduction in emissions contributing to climate change. At the heart of our record of success and our future commitments is continuing investment in new and better technology. New aircraft, engines, alternative fuels, NextGen air traffic control and other technological upgrades have all been and/or will be part of the solution. The notion that we should apply any carbon tax, fee, charge, “linked fee” (combining the worst features of both taxes and carbon market pricing) or whatever other government charging scheme might come along to airline fuel, would completely undercut our ability to continue making those critical investments. It is exactly the wrong thing to do and would not only undermine our ongoing, successful efforts and commitments to reduce aviation GHG emissions, it would deal a crushing blow to the broa
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