NACA congratulates FAA Associate Administrator for Safety Ali Bahrami on his retirement

In light of the announcement that FAA Associate Administrator for Safety Ali Bahrami will be retiring June 30, 2021, NACA President and CEO George Novak issued the following statement:

“NACA congratulates FAA Associate Administrator for Safety Ali Bahrami on his retirement from the agency. Ali’s leadership, dedication, and collaborative work throughout his distinguished public and private sector career have helped to advance the safety of global civil aviation by validating new commercial aircraft systems and promoting international cooperation on aviation safety issues. More than half a billion passengers fly safely in the United States every year through the efforts of Ali and his team. As a result of the bold and dynamic initiatives he championed as the nation’s top aviation safety official, the United States will continue to set the gold standard for aviation safety across the globe. We are grateful for his public service and wish him all the best in his retirement.”