The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) issued the following statement on Billy Nolen’s decision to step down as Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):
“NATA thanks Billy Nolen for his service as Acting FAA Administrator and wishes him the best. Nolen’s unwavering commitment to continuous safety improvement, meaningful industry collaboration, and workforce recruitment fit for the future has served us all well and sets a solid foundation for those who will follow. We look forward to continued work with the FAA to further his efforts to foster a culture of safety through SMS advancement, unlock the potential of data-sharing in creating a more predictive safety system, and empower the advent of new technologies,” stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna.