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The General Aviation
Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has welcomed
Secretary Elaine Chao’s statement at her
confirmation hearing for U.S. Secretary of
Transportation that she wants to address
“unnecessary bottlenecks” in regulations governing
manufacturing processes.
Appearing before the
U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Committee, Secretary Chao also said she looks
forward to working with the Committee on the U.S.
Federal Aviation Administration’s transition to
NextGen and facilitating the innovation and
creativity necessary for emerging technologies.
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“We were
very impressed with Secretary Chao’s
remarks today, which speak to her
extensive and notable public-service
record—including serving as Deputy
Transportation Secretary—that will give
her an immediate jumpstart on the
critical issues facing the U.S.
transportation sector,” GAMA President
and CEO
Pete
Bunce
said.
“In
responding to a wide variety of
questions during the hearing, it is
evident that she clearly understands the
importance and complexity of the issues
our industry is dealing with as
manufacturers seek to bring new,
safety-enhancing products and
technologies to market, including the
development of autonomous vehicles.” |
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Secretary
Elaine Chao |
Bunce continued,
“We encourage the U.S. Senate to move expeditiously
in confirming Secretary Chao as Transportation
Secretary, and we look forward to partnering with
her and her team to improve safety and grow the
general aviation sector.” |
