Contact: Dan Hubbard at (202) 783-9360 or dhubbard@nbaa.org
Washington, DC, February 17, 2005 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed the introduction of House and Senate legislative proposals requiring the Departments of Homeland Security and Transportation to re-open Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to general aviation aircraft operators. Representatives Tom Davis (R-11-VA) and Jim Moran (D-8-VA) introduced a proposal today, as did Sen. George Allen (R-VA).
“The introduction of the proposals by Congressmen Davis and Moran and Senator Allen shows that, while this is a new congress, it remains focused on an old issue: restoring access for general aviation to Washington National Airport,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “We look forward to working with these leaders and their colleagues on legislation that allows general aviation operators to return to National Airport in a secure and reasonable manner.”
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