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Digitized from Box 30 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 1976
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
International aviation is essential in a world that has become
economically interdependent. Historically, the United States
has had a leadership role in the development of international
air transportation and intends to continue that role.
Aviation is an essential part of the foreign commerce of the
United States. It is required for mail, high priority cargo,
government, business, and urgent personal travel. A desirable
low-cost means of international pleasure travel, aviation helps
bring the people of many cultures and nationalities together,
creating a greater sense of friendship and mutual understanding.
The United States seeks an international economic environment
and air transportation structure conducive to healthy competi-
tion among all air carriers. We shall rely upon competitive
market forces to the greatest extent feasible, for it is a
basic tenet of our economic philosophy that marketplace com-
petition provides improved services and permits the well
managed carrier to earn a profit while lowering total costs.
At the same time, we recognize that other nations may differ
in their view as to how such transportation should be organized
and operated. We shall work through appropriate bilateral and
multilateral forums to bring about constructive change for the
benefit of air travelers, shippers, and carriers of all nations.
The international air carrier industry should continue to have
the primary responsibility for adapting its air transport prod-
uct to public demand. Regulatory regimes imposed by governments
should not stifle the industry's flexibility to respond to this
demand, nor should they remove incentives to keep costs low.
The Economic Policy Board Task Force on International Air
Transportation Policy, chaired by the Departments of Transpor-
tation and State, has recommended a comprehensive statement of
United States policy. The statement sets forth the objectives
the United States will seek in negotiations with other nations.
It also calls for balanced revisions of certain regulatory
policies of the Civil Aeronautics Board.
I am approving this statement of international air transportation
policy to supersede the one issued June 22, 1970, and am direct-
ing that this new statement of policy guidance be used henceforth
by officials of the Government in dealing with international
aviation matters.
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