Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“These preliminary findings are part of the committee’s ongoing investigation regarding aviation safety. It is important that we consider all evidence from whistleblowers as we conduct comprehensive and thorough oversight. We will continue to pursue vigorously any and all issues related to ensuring that our airspace is as safe as possible.”

Source: From a fact sheet provided by U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, highlighting information the committee received from whistleblowers alleging misconduct by managers working for the FAA in the Hawaii Flight Standards District Office.

FMI: www.commerce.senate.gov, Fact Sheet