U.S. DOT To Partially Subsidize EAS Carriers For Canceled Flights

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Credit: Cape Air
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) plans to strengthen the viability of the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, by partially subsidizing carriers for flights canceled owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The EAS program uses federal subsidies to ensure rural and smaller communities...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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