He said fares had increased about 20% since their recession lows in 2009 -- and tipped them to rise at least a further 5% as airlines were forced to shoulder higher taxes anduserfees in addition to rising fuel costs.
Also increasing is the balance in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund because userfeesand taxes, which were intended to be dedicated exclusively to aviation improvements, are not being invested as they should be.
The Orphan Drug Act, enacted in 1982, provides incentives--including tax credits and exemption from user fees--for the development of drugs for rare diseases.