Washington, DC, January 13, 2025 – In a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) called for swift confirmation of the Honorable Sean Duffy as U.S. Secretary of Transportation, highlighting the critical need for stable leadership to implement Congressionally mandated reforms that will improve FAA efficiency and modernize regulatory oversight for NATA’s air charter operator, maintenance repair station, general aviation airport, and advanced air mobility members alike.
“By scheduling the Commerce Committee nomination hearing for Mr. Duffy on January 15, 2025, you have signaled a shared understanding of the value of a smooth transition and importance of steady leadership to our national transportation systems,” stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna in a letter to Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R, TX) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D, WA). “As a member of Congress, Mr. Duffy demonstrated his commitment to sound policy and robust stakeholder collaboration – qualities that make him well-suited to assume leadership of the DOT and oversee implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Law of 2024. In addition, his proven understanding of the political landscape and established Capitol Hill relationships on both sides of the aisle will ensure his effectiveness immediately upon confirmation by the full Senate.”