NBAA Urges Senate to Confirm Huerta as FAA Administrator

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) issued the following statement after the White House announced that President Obama has nominated Acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Michael Huerta to a full five-year term in the position. His nomination must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
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NBAA Not Buying White House Defense of User Fees

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen issued the following statement in response to a signal of renewed support from the Obama White House for per-flight user fees for general aviation. A White House staff person sent the message defending the Administration's position on user fees in response to a petition calling on the president to reconsider his support for user fees. The message was sent to all signatories to the petition.
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NBAA: User Fees, Aircraft Depreciation Changes Off the Table, But Continued Vigilance Needed

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As Congress and the White House finalized a package to raise the nation's debt ceiling, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen said industry mobilization was important for keeping the bill free of proposals targeting industry – and that sustained vigilance would be needed as debt-ceiling developments continue to unfold.
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