United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation Home | Graphics On | Site Map | Text Size: A A A Search : + Advanced Search Hearings Markups Nominations Legislative Calendar News Room   » Press Releases   » Op-Eds   » Speeches Audio/Video About the Committee   » Committee History   » Jurisdiction   » Members   » The Chairman   » The Co-Chairman   » Past Chairmen Subcommittees   » Full Committee   » Science, Technology, and Innovation   » Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security   » Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Automotive Safety   » Full Committee   » Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard   » Space, Aeronautics, and Related Sciences   » Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security   » Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Contact Information Related Links   » Legislation   » Federal Agencies RSS Feed   Hearings Challenges Facing Hawaii’s Air Service Market Full Committee Thursday, April 10, 2008 02:30 PM View Archive Webcast   The State of Hawaii is uniquely dependent on air service due to its distinctive geography. Recently, Aloha Airlines (Aloha), one of the state’s largest and nation’s oldest carriers, declared bankruptcy and ceased passenger operations. In addition, the state has experienced problems with air service to small, isolated communities among the islands over the past several years. This hearing will examine the current status of the Hawaii air service market, the implications of Aloha’s bankruptcy declaration, and service to rural communities in the state.   Majority Statements Daniel K. Inouye   Witnesses Opening Remarks The Honorable Mazie K. Hirono Panel 1 Mr. Barry Fukunaga Chief of Staff Governor Linda Lingle, Hawaii Mr. Michael W. Reynolds Deputy Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs U.S. Department of Transportation The Honorable Vincent K. Snowbarger Deputy Director for Operations Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Mr. David Banmiller Chief Executive Officer Aloha Airlines Mr. Charles Willis Owner and Chairman Island Air Ms. Lesley Kaneshiro Chief Financial Officer Island Air Mr. James C. May President and Chief Executive Officer Air Transport Association

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