ATA supports Ray LaHood as DOT secretary.

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In response to reports that Ray LaHood will be named DOT secretary by President-elect Barack Obama, ATA stated that it looks forward to working with Secretary LaHood on critical issues affecting airlines, customers, and nation. It especially plans to focus on revitalization of aviation infrastructure, prudent and equitable action on reauthorization of Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and how to best utilize airlines' potential to generate economic growth.



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Air Transport Association Statement on Reports that Ray LaHood will be Named Department of Transportation Secretary



WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2006 - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today issued the following statement regarding reports that Ray LaHood will be named as Department of Transportation (DOT) secretary by President-elect Barack Obama:

"Congressman Ray LaHood has a well-deserved reputation for his even-handed, thoughtful and deliberative approach to complex issues. Upon confirmation, ATA and our member airlines look forward to working closely with Secretary LaHood on critical issues affecting airlines, their customers and the nation, most importantly revitalization of the aviation infrastructure, prudent and equitable action on the reauthorization of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and how to best utilize the airlines' potential to generate the economic growth that the Obama administration is intent on developing."

ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic. For additional information about the industry, visit www.airlines.org.

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