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Hearings |
Challenges Facing Hawaii’s Air Service Market
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Full Committee |
Thursday, April 10, 2008
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02:30 PM
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View Archive Webcast
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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.
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Witnesses
Opening Remarks
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The Honorable Mazie K. Hirono
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Panel 1
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Mr. Barry Fukunaga
Chief of Staff
Governor Linda Lingle, Hawaii
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Mr. Michael W. Reynolds
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs
U.S. Department of Transportation
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Ms. Lesley Kaneshiro
Chief Financial Officer
Island Air
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Mr. James C. May
President and Chief Executive Officer
Air Transport Association
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