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Statement by AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey on the Confirmation of FAA Administrator Babbitt

May 22, 2009

We are delighted that the Senate has unanimously confirmed Randy Babbitt as FAA Administrator. With years of aviation experience as a pilot, labor negotiator and safety expert, he will make an excellent administrator. Mr. Babbitt has said that modernization of the air transportation system is a priority and we know that he will hit the ground running on this important issue. We are looking forward to working with him and offer our warmest congratulations.