Final Report to President Clinton: White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security
Abstract
That one word sums up both the challenges in aviation safety and security, and the means by which government and industry must respond. Change is nothing new in this field. The first powered flight, covering 120 feet in twelve seconds, took place just over ninety years ago. Today, planes cross the Atlantic Ocean in a matter of hours, as hundreds of passengers watch movies and dine. An industry that essentially did not even exist before World War I now occupies a central position in our economy. Today, commercial aviation generates over $300 billion annually, and accounts for close to one million American jobs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 12, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA406383
Entities
People
- Al Gore