NBAA Joins Aviation Coalition Statement Regarding Air Traffic Control

Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2025 – Today, a coalition of over 30 aviation stakeholders released the below statement following U.S. Secretary of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaking to the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE):

“We strongly support and echo Secretary Duffy’s call for a new air traffic control system. America deserves a fully staffed world-class system based on modern technology. We stand ready to work with DOT, FAA and Congress to make it happen.”

• Aeronautical Repair Station Association
• Aerospace Industries Association
• Air Line Pilots Association, International
• Airlines for America
• Air Traffic Control Association
• Aircraft Electronics Association
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
• Allied Pilots Association
• American Association of Airport Executives
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• ssociation of Flight Attendants – CWA
• Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
• Association of Professional Flight Attendants
• Aviation Technical Education Council
• Cargo Airline Association
• Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations
• General Aviation Manufacturers Association
• Global Business Travel Association
• International Air Transport Association
• International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
• International Council of Air Shows
• National Agricultural Aviation Association
• National Air Carrier Association
• National Air Traffic Controllers Association
• National Air Transportation Association
• National Association of State Aviation Officials
• National Business Aviation Association
• NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots
• Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, AFL-CIO
• Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
• Recreational Aviation Foundation
• Regional Airline Association
• Southwest Airlines Pilots Association
• Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO
• Travelers United
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• U.S. Travel Association
• Vertical Aviation International
• Vertical Flight Society

View the Aviation Coalition Statement

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