Thu, Oct 30, 2003
Points to Bill's Increased Taxpayer Support of General
Aviation Airports
Shelley A. Longmuir
(right), president and CEO of the National Business Aviation
Association (NBAA), has joined key members of Congress, FAA
Administrator Marion C. Blakey and industry leaders to urge
immediate passage of the FAA Reauthorization Bill, known as "Vision
100 - the Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act." Longmuir
pointed to the bill's strategic investment in an industry that
feeds our national, regional and local economic engines.
"The high-performing, integrated aviation industry is an
inexorable partner in the global marketplace," said Longmuir at
today's Capitol Hill press conference. "The use of corporate
aircraft has grown steadily and will continue to grow because of
the proven efficiencies and productivity that business aviation
delivers. Our 7,500 Members rely on a safe, secure and efficient
aviation system for time-critical, mission-driven transportation in
communities all over the globe. Passage of this bill will inject
nearly $60 billion of critical and timely investment in the
nation's aviation system.
"Of particular importance is the bill's call for increased
investment in general aviation airports, $100 million in aid to
general aviation entities harmed by the tragic events of 9/11, and
a plan to restore access for all security-qualified general
aviation operators to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
(DCA)," added Longmuir. "It is our hope that Congress can act
quickly to resolve issues that have delayed final consideration of
this thoughtful legislation," said Longmuir. "Enactment of Vision
100 - the Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act is critical and
cannot be delayed any longer."
Longmuir also acknowledged the leadership of Senators John
McCain (R-AZ) and Trent Lott (R-MS), Congressmen Don Young (R-AK)
and John Mica (R-FL), Administrator Blakey and other leadership
within the industry, to raise awareness of the bill's strong
benefits for all sectors of the aviation industry.
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