| | Transportation The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs' Transportation Affairs division (EB/TRA) is guided by two principal policy objectives:
- To provide the fullest possible commercial support for the global aviation industry, which is uniquely dependent upon U.S. Government leadership to ensure its rights and market access in foreign countries; and
- To guarantee a healthy U.S. aviation network worldwide as a supportive instrument for U.S. economic and political policies.
EB/TRA is comprised of two offices: the Office of Aviation Negotiations and the Office of Transportation Policy. Because the Department of State takes the lead in negotiating agreements with foreign governments, EB/TRA serves as the chief aviation negotiator for the U.S. Under the 1958 Federal Aviation Act, the Department carries out its aviation responsibility with the direct involvement of airlines, communities, and labor.
EB/TRA routinely deals with the U.S. Department of Transportation, and provides advice to the Secretary of Transportation on overall foreign policy concerns as well as on specific negotiations. The Office also works closely with the National Economic Council. EB/TRA also oversees maritime and land transport policy activities, working closely with the Maritime Administration and the Federal Maritime Commission. | | | Highlights | Charting the Course for Success
Deputy Assistant Secretary Byerly's remarks to the International Aviation Club on U.S.-EU Aviation relations.
 U.S. Signs Open Skies Agreement with Gabon
Deputy Secretary Armitage and Gabonese Minister Paulette Missambo signed the agreement on May 26, 2004 during a ceremony held at the Department of State Treaty Room in Washington, DC.
U.S. Aviation Policy
--Statement on entry into force of the Montreal Convention.
--Statement on U.S. ratification of the Montreal Convention.
--Testimony on the Montreal Convention and the Hague Protocol.
--Senate Report 108-8.
--The Montreal Convention. |
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