The Economics Shaping Connecting Smaller Markets to the U.S. Air Transportation System

Last year, there was a formal request published by the U.S. DOJ and DOT on October 24, 2024, asking generally how air transportation for passengers, workers, regions, and economic growth has been affected by consolidation, anticompetitive conduct, unfair methods of
competition, and /or other changes in the air transportation industry?

In response, Bill Swelbar, a well-known industry analyst, produced a 34-page document outlining the industry’s history and evolution. It is a powerful read. You can download it here Swelbar-Zhong Submission to DOJ DOT RFI. 

Bill discussed this with us this morning. Some in the US commercial aviation industry might not like the historical perspective.

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Addison Schonland Partner

Co-Founder AirInsight. My previous life includes stints at Shell South Africa, CIC Research, and PA Consulting. Got bitten by the aviation bug and ended up an Avgeek. Then the data bug got me, making me a curious Avgeek seeking data-driven logic. Also, I appreciate conversations with smart people from whom I learn so much. Summary: I am very fortunate to work with and converse with great people.

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