NATA CONGRATULATES SENATE ON THE CONFIRMATION OF MICHAEL HUERTA AS FAA ADMINISTRATOR

Alexandria, VA, January 2, 2013– The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) congratulates the action by the U.S. Senate on the confirmation of Michael P. Huerta as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a five-year term.

Huerta is an experienced and talented transportation official who has a reputation for managing complex transportation challenges. As the designated federal official of the NextGen Advisory Committee, his leadership has been instrumental in helping drive the increasingly effective activities of this key policy group. His leadership abilities previously led him to the international stage where he was a managing director of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

"NATA applauds the U.S. Senate's leadership in confirming Michael Huerta as FAA Administrator," stated NATA President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks. "We look forward to continuing to work with Administrator Huerta on aviation initiatives."

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