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title: "49 U.S.C. § 41761"
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# 49 U.S.C. § 41761 - Purpose

## Text

The purpose of this subchapter is to improve service by jet aircraft to underserved markets by providing assistance, in the form of Federal credit instruments, to commuter air carriers that purchase regional jet aircraft for use in serving those markets.

(Added Pub. L. 106–181, title II, § 210(a), Apr. 5, 2000, 114 Stat. 96.)

## Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1999, see section 3 of Pub. L. 106–181, set out as an Effective Date of 2000 Amendments note under section 106 of this title.