AIA CEO makes statement on ADS-B rollout in Gulf of Mexico.
Press Release Summary:
According to Marion Blakey, AIA President and CEO, rollout of ADS-B air traffic control system in Gulf of Mexico is a major step forward for modernization of America's outdated aerospace infrastructure. Rollout in Philadelphia will be another milestone event as benefits of NextGen technology become apparent in one of nation's busiest airspace corridors. Estimated number of direct and indirect jobs generated by investment in NextGen equipment will be more than 150,000 through 2012.
Original Press Release:
Statement by AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey on ADS-B Rollout in Gulf of Mexico
Arlington, Va. - The successful rollout of the ADS-B air traffic control system in the Gulf of Mexico this week is a major step forward for the modernization of America's outdated aerospace infrastructure. The rollout in Philadelphia next month will be another milestone event as the benefits of NextGen technology become immediately apparent in one of the nation's busiest airspace corridors. FAA and AIA member companies have stepped up to the plate in managing such a complex program on time and under budget.
While we are greatly encouraged by the progress demonstrated so far, there is still much to be done. Congress has opportunities in the jobs bill and the FAA reauthorization to promote accelerated implementation of NextGen and incentivize further investment in our aerospace infrastructure. We estimate the total number of direct and indirect jobs generated by an approximate $6 billion investment in NextGen equipment at more than 150,000 through 2012, with 30,000 jobs generated the first year.
Founded in 1919, the Aerospace Industries Association represents the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial systems, space systems, aircraft engines, materiel, and related components, equipment services, and information technology.
Daniel N. Stohr
Coordinator, Communications & Planning
Aerospace Industries Association
1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1700
Arlington, Virginia 22209 USA
T: 703-358-1078 F: 703-358-1012
dan.stohr@aia-aerospace.org
CONTACT: Alexis Allen
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