Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today released the following statement as Congress considers bipartisan legislation to strengthen aviation safety and transparency across the National Airspace System:
“On behalf of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and hundreds of U.S. aerospace and defense companies, we commend Congress for their continued focus on enhancing U.S. aviation safety following the tragic mid-air collision over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last year.
“We continue to support the bipartisan Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act championed by Chairman Cruz and Ranking Member Cantwell.
“AIA also applauds the strong leadership of House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen for introducing the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026. AIA supports the bill’s objectives and its comprehensive approach to addressing the National Transportation Safety Board’s final report and recommendations on critical aviation safety issues. We also appreciate Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith of the House Armed Services Committee for their collaborative efforts to ensure enhanced safety in shared civil-military airspace.
“As the manufacturers and suppliers of many of the safety-enhancing technologies referenced in these bills, the U.S. aerospace industry will play an integral role in implementing many of the provisions in these bills. AIA remains committed to collaborating with Congress, the FAA, and industry partners to move reforms like these forward and deliver a safer airspace for all.”
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