NACA Congratulates DOT Nominee Sean Duffy

In response to President-elect Trump’s announcement nominating former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wisc.) to be the next Secretary of Transportation, National Air Carrier Association President and CEO George Novak issued the following statement:

We congratulate Congressman Duffy on his nomination to be the next Secretary of Transportation and urge the Senate to confirm him expeditiously when the next Congress convenes. We look forward to working with him to ensure the safe, affordable and efficient delivery of air services to consumers, shippers and government partners.

It’s vitally important for our carriers to have a cooperative and collaborative relationship with DOT on the many challenges facing the U.S. airline industry, as they form a critical element of our nation’s transportation infrastructure and make a strong contribution to our national security through supplemental airlift capabilities for our military. In particular, we look forward to working with President-elect Trump’s team to identify and, where appropriate, rescind and eliminate costly and burdensome regulations that have only increased the cost of flying without enhancing safety or the passenger experience.