Today at @USDOT's Modern Skies Summit, A4A’s Chris Sununu highlighted the progress made to overhaul our nation’s air traffic control system. Thanks to @SecDuffy and @FAA_Bryan for their leadership.
Airline CEOs are in full support of upgrading America’s air traffic control system!
It’s time to pass @POTUS’ One Big Beautiful Bill so we can deliver a modernized air traffic control system for the American people.
NEW: The WH gave GOP Sens a look at new, detailed polling of the big, beautiful bill today
Most popular: Modernizing air traffic control (82%-10)
Least: Ending Medicaid benefits for unauthorized immigrants (52-39)
More from the slide obtained by Axios👇
https://t.co/35dBPqhyIy
Nick Calio of @AirlinesDotOrg says he’s been holding up paper strips and floppy disks for years to highlight aging ATC infrastructure.
“What we’re announcing here will put these out of business for good.”
PAPER STRIPS & FLOPPY DISKS used by air traffic controllers held up by the airline industry's top lobbyist during a House hearing on FAA infrastructure.
Nick Calio of @AirlinesDotOrg calls the current ATC system "woefully obsolescent and inefficient."
.@AirlinesDotOrg on @SeanDuffyWI nomination for @usdot: “We are thrilled that President-elect Trump has chosen Congressman Duffy to lead the Department of Transportation” https://t.co/a2qMcff5CP
It was a pleasure to work with @AirlinesDotOrg and numerous industry partners yesterday for Girls STEM Day.
100+ girls from Baltimore City learned about aviation careers.
Our Executive Director/CEO Ricky Smith enjoyed speaking with the group, welcoming them to the airport.
For the full summer, @AirlinesDotOrg forecasts 257 million travelers on US airlines from June 1 through August 31, a nearly 1% increase over the pre-pandemic peak. https://t.co/U808IbyTSU
"Carriers are doubling down on our efforts to improve our operational performance," said Sharon Pinkerton of Airlines for America. "But ensuring operational reliability is the most critical action airlines and government can take together for a better customer experience."