Sat, Oct 08, 2011
Obama Administration, Congress Must Fully Support
Modernization
Following testimony Wednesday before the U.S. House Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Aviation,
Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association,
Int’l (ALPA), issued a statement calling on Congress and the
Obama Administration to fully support the modernization of the air
traffic control system.
Capt. Moak Testifies
Wednesday
“Today’s national airspace system simply cannot meet
the demand for air transportation today much less what we expect to
see in the future. As airline pilots, every day we experience an
outmoded infrastructure and antiquated facilities and procedures,"
Moak said in his statement. "We grow increasingly frustrated that
we have technology in the cockpits of our aircraft that we cannot
use to its full advantage.
“NextGen technology is desperately needed because a truly
modern air transportation system will ensure that the United States
continues to set the world standard for safe and efficient air
transportation and will foster a robust airline industry that
strengthens our economy and provides jobs. Moreover, a modern air
transportation system is necessary to position the United States to
compete economically in the global air transportation arena.
“Our government needs to step up and assume leadership,
make the required decisions to provide direction to industry,
provide the resources necessary, and finally advocate globally on
behalf of our industry. The safety, efficiency, and viability of
our industry are just too important to our country.”
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