Wednesday, 13 November, 2024
NATA Statement on Thune's Election as Senate Majority Leader
Washington, DC, November 13, 2024 – NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) released the following statement on the election of South Dakota Senator John Thune to lead Senate Republicans as majority leader in the next Congress.
“NATA congratulates Senator John Thune on his election as Senate majority leader and looks forward to his collaborative leadership in the 119th Congress. Throughout Senator Thune’s distinguished Congressional career and service on the Senate Commerce Committee, he has demonstrated a commitment to sound transportation policy, an understanding of the aviation ecosystem, and an appreciation for the value of aviation businesses. We are thrilled to see an aviation advocate step into the majority leader role at such a critical time for our industry. As business and general aviation stakeholders work to deploy emerging aviation technologies, maintain critical air service to thousands of communities across the nation, drive local and national economic growth, and invest in the next generation of skilled aviation professionals, NATA looks forward to meaningful collaboration with Senator Thune and his staff on Capitol Hill to further the safety and success of aviation businesses,” stated NATA CEO and President Curt Castagna.
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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has been the voice of aviation business for more than 80 years. Representing nearly 3,700 aviation businesses, NATA’s member companies provide a broad range of services to general aviation, the airlines and the military and NATA serves as the public policy group representing the interests of aviation businesses before Congress and the federal agencies.