STATEMENT
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2007 – The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the trade association for the leading U.S. airlines, today issued the following statement congratulating Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) on her appointment to the position of ranking member of the Aviation Operations, Safety and Security Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee:
“We heartily congratulate Sen. Hutchison on her appointment to this critically important position. She brings with her a wealth of aviation experience; a unique and deep appreciation for industry issues; a strong reputation as a savvy legislator; and the added clout of a continuing role in the Republican leadership of the Senate. We very much look forward to working with her as we tackle the many contentious issues that we face together.”
ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic. For additional information about the industry, visit www.airlines.org.
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