Thu, Feb 10, 2011
Submitted Written Testimony Underscores Support For Aviation
Modernization
Iin written testimony submitted Wednesday to the House
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on
Aviation, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, stressed the importance
of continually modernizing the nation's air transportation system
as part of Congress's focus on creating more jobs and expanding the
economy.
"Aviation, including business aviation, is a vital link in our
transportation system and powerful engine for job creation and
economic growth," Bolen said in testimony presented to the
Subcommittee at a hearing on FAA reauthorization. "We commend the
Subcommittee for [its] commitment to improve our nation's aviation
system and on-going efforts to foster economic growth and job
creation during these challenging economic times. NBAA strongly
supports these efforts and believes that the importance of a robust
aviation system cannot be overemphasized."
In his testimony, Bolen pointed to general aviation, including
business aviation, as an essential economic generator, contributing
more than $150 billion annually to the U.S. economy, and making
possible jobs for more than 1 million Americans.
Business aviation serves as an essential tool for thousands of
U.S. companies of all sizes, a vital lifeline in small towns and
rural areas across America with little or no scheduled airline
service, and supports people and communities in times of
emergencies and natural disasters.
FAA reauthorization and air transportation system modernization
will continue progress toward national goals, Bolen noted in his
testimony. "Accelerating the transition to the Next Generation air
transportation system will advance important national objectives
including: further reducing the industry's environmental footprint,
reducing long-term costs at the FAA, enhancing safety, expanding
system capacity and reducing delays," Bolen wrote.
He reiterated the industry's support for modernization funding
based on the proven, efficient fuel tax, which carries with it no
administrative costs for compliance because operators "pay at the
pump."
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