I. Answer at least one of the following discussion questions in the respective thread of the Module 7 – Deregulation Today Discussion Board forum.

• Topic 1 – Airports
  Explain how deregulation has impacted airports and their administration in multiple ways, including the numbers of passengers, environmental concerns, funding, gate control, hub and spoke concentrations, and management methodology.
• Topic 2 – Airport Funding
  Outline how state and local governments are involved in airport operations and funding.
• Topic 3 – Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990
  The Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 was the first comprehensive noise regulation statute. This was said to be the most significant piece of aviation legislation since the deregulation act. What was its impact on the aviation industry?
• Topic 4 – Post 9/11 Legislation
  Discuss how the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act and the Homeland Security Act both financially assisted the airlines and increased their financial burden