Houston Daily

Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls and Ranking Member Steve Cohen have issued a statement regarding the initial session of the bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC)/National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization Working Group. The purpose of this group is to facilitate open discussions with various stakeholders in the aviation industry.

In their statement, Nehls and Cohen expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the first listening session. They stated, "We are proud to announce that the first listening session of the bipartisan ATC/NAS Modernization Working Group was a success. Today’s roundtable discussion included numerous stakeholders from the aviation industry." They further noted that these discussions provided valuable insights into critical issues facing America's aviation sector.

The leaders emphasized their commitment to hosting additional sessions, which will enable more stakeholders to express their views. This approach aims to help members of the working group gain a deeper understanding of industry concerns and perspectives. They affirmed, "The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation is committed to ensuring the issues that plague our nation’s air traffic control system and the U.S. national airspace are addressed quickly and efficiently."