PORTLAND — Sen. Olympia Snowe wants to ensure that the operator of federally subsidized passenger air service in northern Maine doesn’t scrimp on the aircraft.
The Republican sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood asking him to enforce a minimum requirement of 15-passenger aircraft under the Essential Air Service program.
The department had requested bids from airlines interested in providing service to the Northern Maine Regional Airport after Colgan Air said it planned to end its service.
As it stands, the transportation secretary could waive the requirement and allow smaller aircraft. Snowe says smaller aircraft would require additional stops and delays and make transportation to and from Presque Isle more challenging.
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